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National Conference on
OPEN SOURCE INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM
8 - 9 JUNE, 2012
Organized by
Central Library
B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
&
Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science
Last date for submission
of Papers : 30.04.2012
Last date for Registration
: 30.05.2012
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE
CALL FOR PAPERS -
THEMES & SUB THEMES
WHO SHOULD
PARTICIPATE?
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
GUIDELINES FOR
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
BEST PAPER AWARD
REGISTRATION FEE
CONFERENCE
TIMELINE
PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORT
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
SALIS
ABOUT POLLACHI
CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
( Site
will be updated shortly)
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVE
The Conference aims at providing a national platform to all stakeholders
to address,
discuss and debate issues related to
innovative and onsite library services in digital era.
CALL FOR PAPERS THEMES & SUB THEMES
Papers are invited for presentation in the following
themes. Original case studies using the OSS, research work, etc only
will be considered for publication. The given themes are only indicative and not exhaustive.
MAIN THEMES
1. Open Access
2.Open Access Initiatives
3.Open Source Journals
4. Open Source Repositories
5.FOSS
6.Open Source Library Software
7.Open Source Digital Library Software
8. Content Management Software
9. E-Leaning Tools
10.
Bibliographical/Reference Tools
11. Benefits/Uses of
OSS
12. Promotion of OSS
13.
Other Open Source tools for LIST
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Library and Information Science Professionals
Professionals from IT and Knowledge sectors
Policy makers and Knowledge seekers
Educationists and Academicians
Researchers, Students and distance learners
E-publishers/Vendors
Content Managers /Technology Managers/ Knowledge Managers
Government Officials/Planners
INVITED PAPERS
Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address by subject experts from various reputed institutions across the country.
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Working papers based on research work, case studies and implementation of
new
and novel ideas, methods and services are invited. The papers will be
reviewed by the
editorial committee.
Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and also
published in
SALIS journals. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the
acceptance of
the paper for presentation will be final. The editorial committee has
right to accept or
reject a paper based on the recommendation of the editorial committee.
Authors are requested to submit two hard copies of full papers and a soft copy on CD as per the specifications: format: MS-WORD, font: Times New Roman, size: 12, space: 1.5 Line, paper size: A4, column: single, reference style: APA style, keyword: 2-5 words, abstract: 100 - 200 words, full paper length: 3 to 8 pages in camera-ready form along with the Registration Fee. Charts, graphs, photographs if absolutely essential only any be inserted at the proper place in the paper. Maximum of three authors only can contribute a paper. An author can send maximum two papers only. Papers will be accepted only if it is prepared as per the conference specifications and with registration fee.
A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. The decision of the editorial committee regarding the acceptance of the paper for presentation will be final.
BEST PAPER AWARD
SALIS Best Paper Award for LIS Professionals - for the best paper
presented in SALIS Annual Conference (based on content, quality,
innovative idea, research work, case studies, etc)
SALIS Best Paper Award for LIS Students - for the best paper presented
in SALIS Annual Conference (based on content, quality, innovative idea,
research work, case studies, etc)
The above two awards carry cash price and a citation/letter and will be
given every year during the valedictory function of SALIS National
Conference
REGISTRATION FEE*
Programme
Deputed Individual
Students
Conference
1000
800
700
* Non-SALIS member has
to pay extra Rs.100/
CONFERENCE TIMELINE
Last date
for submission of Papers : 30.04.2012
Last date for Registration
: 30.05.2012
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The conference programme consists of inaugural
session,technical sessions, invited lectures, contributed papers, product
presentation cum exhibitions from reputed vendors and knowledge dissemination institutions
which will create more awareness among the participants on the conference themes.
ACCOMMODATION
The delegates can contact the Organizing Secretary for accommodation.
Accommodation will be arranged against advance payment in hostels/nearby hotels.
TRANSPORT
Transport will be arranged to pick up and drop the delegates from Tambaram
bus/railway station
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
CENTRAL LIBRARY
SALIS
SALIS is a registered professional body which actively involves in the
development of all
spheres of LIS by organizing various programs including conferences,
seminars,
lectures and workshops in emerging areas of LIS jointly with reputed
institutions. It
has many chapters across the country to provide services in the respective
regions.
SALIS publishes two journals to disseminate research work and exchange
ideas and
knowledge among professionals. SALIS instituted many awards to encourage,
motivate and recognize professionals those who are doing good service to
the
profession and the society. The main objective of SALIS is to 'Reach the
Unreached'
and also to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and
techniques
more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality services to
the users.
CONFERENCE RESOURCE PERSONS
Experts and eminent personalities from various leading academic, research
institutions and also from knowledge institutions and industries.
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE WEBSITE
All announcements of the conference will be made available in the
conference web site:
http://autolib-india.net/salis/salis_nationalprog.asp
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
- CONTACT ADDRESS
Dr. P. Panneerselvam
Organizing Secretary / Librarian
Dr. Abdur Rahman University
G.S.T.
Road, Vandalur - 600 048
Chennai E-mail:
p_panneer@yahoo.com Tel:
+91+044-22751347/48/50 Dr.
S.Surianarayanan President,
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