LIS WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND REFRESHER COURSES IN KERALA

Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” in KAU, on 06th June 2018 at the College of Agriculture (CoA), Padannakad, Kasargode

2018-05-28T12:31:00.002+05:30

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is organizing a One Day National Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” on 06^th June 2018 at the College of Agriculture (CoA), Padannakad, Kasargode District. University and college teachers, researchers and post graduate and research students can participate.

Interested participants can do practice in subsequent days of the workshop in any College Libraries or University Central Library of KAU. Those attending the workshop will be permitted freely to check similarity of their theses or papers within three months by using the databases and software available here.

There is no registration fee for KAU participants. Rs. 300/- is the registration fee for Non KAU participants. This may be remitted by cash on the day of workshop or by online / DD payable to the Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University at State Bank of India, KAU Campus Branch A/c: 57006550740. IFSC CODE: SBIN0070670.

Interested persons should register in advance by sending the details: Name, Designation/Course, Institution, Address and Phone Number to e-mail: library@kau.in.

Selection will be based on first come first served basis.

For registration and more details, contact:

1. Dr. V.P. Ajithakumari, Librarian, CoA, Padannakad, Kasargode; 9446280221

2. Dr. K.M. Sreekumar, Professor, CoA, Padannakad, Kasargode: 9447691821

3. Associate Dean, CoA, Padannakad, Kasargode: 0467- 2282699

4. University Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur: 0487 - 2438551

KAU One Week Course on Library Automation, Digital Library Management & Web Tools for Documentation & Information Services during 3-9 August (Thursday –Wednesday) 2017

2017-07-10T15:13:00.000+05:30

Kerala Agricultural University

Main Campus, Vellanikara, KAU PO, Thrissur - 680 656, India

Phone: 0487-2438550-60; 2372219 (o); 9496839409, Fax: 2372720

E-mail: librarian@kau.in; www.kau.in; www.kaucentrallibrary.org

One Week Course on

Library Automation, Digital Library Management &

Web Tools for Documentation & Information Services

during 3-9 August (Thursday –Wednesday) 2017

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is organizing a One Week Course on Library Automation, Digital Library Management and Web Tools for Documentation & Information Services during 3-9 August (Thursday – Wednesday) 2017. The course is organizing at KAU Central Library, Vellanikakra, Thrissur in collaboration with the Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala College Librarians’ Association (KCLA).

Topics included in the course:-

Library Automation
Digital Library Management
Web Tools for Library Services
Library Web Designing, Hosting and Data Security
Web Content Management using “Drupal”
E-Learning Management System: “Moodle”
Research Management, Academic Documentation and Publishing

Target Participants:- Librarians working in Colleges and Universities in India. Sessions and modules are hands on and hence seats are limited. Participants will be selected on First cum-First Serve Basis.

Course Fee:-

Non-KAU Participants should pay a Registration Fee of Rs. 300/- by DD, payable to The Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University at SBI, KAU Campus Branch, Thrissur.

The expense towards food and accommodation about Rs. 350/- per day should also to be borne by the participants. Shared accommodation will be provided in University Guest House/Hostels, subject to the availability. For details visit: www.kau.ca.in; www.kaucentrallibrary.org

How to apply:-

Interested librarians should apply with the following details:

1. Name; 2. Designation; 3. Office Address; 4. Telephone No.; 5. E-mail-id.; 6. Accommodation Needed (Yes/No); 7. Details of Registration Fee Remitted: DD No. , Date, Amount, Bank Branch; and 8. Signature & Date.

Note:- In order to ensure speedy process of application, scanned copy of Application and Demand Draft may be send by e-mail to: librarian@kau.in or Nisha.nb@kau.in

One Day Seminar on "Digital Profiling of Library Services" on 25-03-2017, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissu

2017-03-18T09:54:00.001+05:30

Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala is organising a One Day Seminar on "Digital Profiling of Library Services" on 25-03-2017, Saturday, 9am-5pm.

The Seminar is being organised in collaboration with the Academic Library Association

No registration Fee. Tea and working lunch will be provided here.

Interested library professionals should register by e-mail, sms or phone; on or before 20-03-2017, only if they are sure to participate.

Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
Kerala Agricultural UniversityThrissur - 680 656, India,
91-9496839409
francisaloor@yahoo.com

FIVE DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON "DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARY USING DSpace at College of Engineering Trikkaripur.

2017-02-28T11:53:00.004+05:30

FIVE DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON "DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL LIBRARY USING DSpace"

BY INFLIBNET Center/UGC, GANDHINAGAR,GUJARAT

Organised by CENTRAL LIBRARY ,COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIKARIPUR,CHEEMENI.P.O,KASARAGOD,KERALA-671313

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

SINU.K.V

LIBRARIAN

CENTRAL LIBRARY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TRIKARIPUR

CHEEMENI.P.O

KASARAGOD

KERALA-671313

MOB: 8281347397,9747793860

E-MAIL: sinuviswanath@gmail.com, librariancetcape@gmail.com

more details: www.cetkr.ac.in

Free NET Coaching in Library & Information Science in Thrissur

2017-02-08T10:31:00.000+05:30

Free NET Coaching in Library & Information Science for the June 2017 Examination is organised jointly by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and Academic Library Association (ALA).

Classes will be held in KAU Central Library, Thrissur during Sundays and holidays.

The classes start on 11^th February 2017.

This is the 8^th Coaching Programme conducted in Thrissur, the 1^st and 5-7^th were held in KAU and the 2-4^th were held in St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur. A good number of professionals have already cleared the NET & JRF through this coaching.

For more details and registration contact:
Dr. A.T. Francis,
University Librarian,
KAU & Course Director.
Mob: 9496839409; francislaoor@yahoo.com

or

Shri. Sanjo Jose,
Librarian,
St. Thomas’ College,
Thrissur
And General Secretary, ALA: 8156884113

or

Dr. V.S. Swapna, Treasurer, ALA: 9446434149.

Two Day National Workshop on Research Report Writing - Rajagir iCollege of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kerala 17 th -18 th February 2017

2017-01-25T09:39:00.001+05:30

School of Library and Information Science, RCSS in association with Kerala
Library Association Ernakulam Region is organizing Two-day National Workshop on Research Report Writing, during 17 th -18 th February 2017 at Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous), Hill Campus, Kalamassery, Kochi-683104.

Workshop covers the following topics:

 Steps in Thesis Writing

 Preparation of Scholarly Papers

 Effective Literature Search

 Data Analysis Software

 Reference Management Software-Zotero

 Editing Tool La TeX

For more details visit

http://wp.me/p26wSV-Ez

www.rajagiri.edu

www.http//keralalibraryassociation.org

Mob-9496276307,9496280652,0484- 4111347

Programme Schedule
Day 1:17.01.2017,Friday
8.30 a.m. –9.00 a.m.	Registration
9.00 a.m. –10.30 a.m.	Inaugural Ceremony
10.30 a.m.—10.45 a.m.	Tea Break
Session I 10.45 a.m. –1.00 p.m.	An overview Steps in Thesis Writing	By Dr, K. Mohankumar, Former Prof. & Head Department of Atmospheric Science, and Director of Advance Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research, CUSAT
1.00 p.m. – 1.45 p.m.	Lunch break
Session II 1.45 p.m. – 3.45 p.m.	Preparation of Scholarly Papers	By Dr. K P Vijayakumar President of KLA, Former Prof & Head, Department Library and Information Science, University of Kerala , TVM.
Session III 4.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.	Effective Literature Search	Mr. Ravishankar, B Informatics India, Bangalore.
Day 2 (18/2/1016)
Session IV 09.30 a.m. –11.30 a.m.	Editing tool La TeX	Dr. Santhosh Kumar G Director CIRM & Asst. Professor. Department of Computer Science, CUSAT.
Session V 11.45 a.m. --1.00 p.m.	Reference Management Software:Zotero	Mr. Sriram, V Librarian, CDS, Thiruvananthapuram
1.00 p.m. –1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
Session VI 1.45 p.m. –3.45 p.m.	Research and Publication Strategies for Academic Career	Dr.Sreejesh S Asst. Professor, School of Management Studies, CUSAT
3.45 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.	Tea Break
4.00 p.m. -- 4.30 p.m.	Valedictory function

Workshop on Research Methodology, SPSS, and Reference Management-MENDELEY

2016-09-29T10:22:00.000+05:30

Central Library of College of Engineering Thalassery, Kannur , Kerala is
organizing 5 Day Workshop on Research Methodology, Data Analysis using
SPSS and Reference Management using MENDELEY.

Date: 18-22 October 2016

Venue: College of Engineering Thalassery

Resource persons:

Dr. K.P. Vijayakumar, Kerala University

Dr. Dineshan Koovakai, University of Calicut

Mr. Jabir , Research Consultant

Fees:

Rs.500/- for Non TEQIP Institutions

Rs. 2000/- for TEQIP Institutions

for more details:

please visit our Library Website library.cethalassery.in

Participation: priority given to participants from kerala.

National Seminar on Academic inclusion of Librarians in Digital Era 4-5 November 2016 (2nd Call for Papers)

2016-09-29T10:08:00.005+05:30

Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur is organizing a National Seminar on Academic Inclusion of Librarians in Digital Era during 4-5 November 2016, Friday & Saturday. The seminar is organised jointly by KAU’s College of Horticulture (CoH), and University Central Library (KAUCL) in collaboration with the Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA). Library Professionals, Library Education Teachers, Library Scientists and students in Library and Information Science can participate.

Registration:

Registration to the Seminar is free. Expenses towards travel and accommodation should be borne by the participants. Free Accommodation will be provided to out of Kerala participants, subject to the availability on first come first serve basis.

Submission of Papers:

Original and unpublished papers are invited on the conference themes. Papers will be accepted only after strict peer review by the editorial committee.

Conference Themes:-

1. Academic, Research and Extension roles of Librarians

2. Academic Inclusion of Librarians

3. Academic Status and Career Development of Librarians

4. Library Services and Quality in Education, Research and Publishing

5. Libraries and Academic Impact

6. Motivation and Morale of Librarians

7. Library Management in Digital Era

8. Personnel Management in Libraries

9. Change Management in Libraries

10. Hardware and Software Management

11. Library Automation Softwares

12. Open Source Software for Libraries

13. Library Networking, Resource Sharing and Library Consortia

14. Network Security and Data Security

15. Use of Social Networking Sites in Libraries

16. Application of Web/Web 3.0

17. Digitization and Preservation of Knowledge Resources

18. Library Portals/Websites

19. Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories

20. Information Literacy, Library Education, User Orientation

21. Re-engineering Library and Information Systems

22. Re-structuring Library Services and LIS Education in Digital Era

23. Other topics related to effective Library & Information Science

Author Guidelines:

Full paper in word file with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and 3-5 keywords should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to francisaloor@yahoo.com

Important Dates:-

Submission of Abstracts: 10^th October 2016; Intimation of Acceptance : 25^th October 2016

Submission of Full Paper: 31st October 2016; Last date of Registration : 31st October 2016

Seminar Dates: 04-05 November 2016 (Friday & Saturday)

For Further details contact:-

Dr. A.T. Francis, Organizing Secretary; Phone(o): 0487-2438551; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor@yahoo.com
Dr. V.S. Swapna, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438313; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapnabenn@gmail.com
Smt. N.B. Nisha, KAU Central Library; Phone(o): 0487-2438553; (m) 9495037603; e-mail: nishanaren97@gmail.com

Websites:-
www.kau.edu

www.kaucentrallibrary.org

http://www.alaindia.org/

National Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” in KAU

2016-01-14T09:21:00.004+05:30

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is organizing a National Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” for teachers, scientists and librarians in colleges, universities and research institutes.

The workshop will be held in the University Central Library, Vellanikkara, Thrissur on 29th January 2016.

The workshop includes hands on sessions also. Those attending the workshop will be permitted to check their theses or research papers for duplication within one year by using the databases and software available here.

Rs. 200/- is the fees for those from outside KAU to be remitted in KAU Account. Subsidized accommodation will be provided subject to the availability.

As seats are limited, interested persons should register in advance with a copy of the consent letter of the institution in which they are working.

For registration and more details, contact:

The University Librarian,

Kerala Agricultural University,

KAU Post, Thrissur - 680 656,

Phone: 0487 – 2438550-60, 9446280221, 9496839409.

e-mail: library@kau.in

websites: www.kau.in www.kaucentrallibrary.org

National Seminar on “Teaching Role of Librarians” and Technology Exhibition in Kerala Agricultural University during 21-22 August 2015

2015-07-31T11:18:00.001+05:30

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur, in association with the Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KAL), is organizing a National Seminar on “Teaching Role of Librarians” and Technology Exhibition during 21-22 August 2015. Collaboration of the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is also expecting in this seminar and exhibition.

Qualified librarians, library education teachers and library science students can participate. Interested professionals can register upto 10^th August. Registration is free and working lunch will be provided.

Expenses towards accommodation and travel should be met by participants. Participants from outside Kerala will provide rent free accommodation on first come first serve basis, subject to the availability.

Towards this, the participants should submit by e-mail at the time of registration a copy of an undertaking from the head of the institution stating that the staff/student will be deputed/permitted to attend the seminar. Unemployed participants may produce this certificate signed by themselves.

For further details and author guidelines:-

www.kau.in; or www.kaucentrallibrary.org

Dr. A.T. FrancisUniversity Librarian i/c & Organising Secretary

Kerala Agricultural University

Thrissur – 680 656

Phone (o): 0487-2438311; 2438550; (m) 9496839409

E-mail: francisaloor@yahoo.com

Smt. V.S. Swapna

Joint Organising Secretary

swapnabenn@gmail.com; 9446434149

Free NET Coaching in Library & Information Science and One Day NET Guidance Workshop on 11th July 2015 in Thrissur

2015-07-01T12:38:00.002+05:30

The Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA) are jointly organizing Free NET Coaching in Library & Information Science for the December 2015 Examination. Classes will be held in Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) Central Library, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, during Sundays and holidays.

The classes will start on 11^th July 2015, 2^nd Saturday.

One Day NET Guidance Workshop is also organised on 11^th July 2015, 2^nd Saturday at 10.30 am-4.30 pm for students in all subjects at KAU

This is the 5^th Coaching Programme conducted in Thrissur, the 1^st one was held in KAU and the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th in St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

A good number of students have already cleared NET through this coaching. The following nine students have qualified in the examination held during December 2014 itself:

Akhil Bose, Ernakulam; Haseena, Ernakulam; Indu Sunil, Palakkad; Jini Mathew, Thrissur; Neenu, Ernakulam; Rakesh, Ernakulam; Seetha MN, Thrissur; Shemeera, Malappuram; Sudhesh, Thrissur

Fore more details and registration contact: Dr. A.T. Francis, University Librarian, KAU, President, ALA, President, KLA Thrissur Region & Course Director: 9496839409; francislaoor@yahoo.com
or
Shri. K. Rajendran, Chief Librarian, Kerala Sahitya Akademy & Secretary, KLA Thrissur Region: 9446637555
or
Sri. P.A. Pradeep, Librarian, College of Dairy Science & Technology & General Secretary, ALA: 9995087645
or
Smt. V.S. Swapna, Treasurer, ALA: 9446434149.

One day seminar on scholarly communication and best practices in research

2015-04-03T22:00:00.000+05:30

Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region and St. Berchmans College, Changanassery is going to 
organise a seminar on scholarly communication and best practices in research on 9 April 2015.

 The seminar is designed to enhance your academic communication skills, 
give awareness about plagiarism and share strategies to tackle plagiarism
threat.

SCOPE

The following topics will cover in the seminar:

How to write effective theses
Paraphrasing techniques  
How to avoid plagiarism
Plagiarism checking software
Reference Management tools
Research Evaluation Indicators

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Faculty Members, Research scholars, M.Phil, PG students in all disciplines
and Library professionals.

VENUE: Archbishop Mar Kavukattu Hall,St. Berchmans College, Changanassery

DATE AND TIME:  9 April 2015; 9.30 am to 4.00 pm

REGISTRATION: Registration fee is Rs.200 for Research Scholars &  Students, 
Rs.300 for Faculty members & Library Professionals.

All participants have to register online at http://tinyurl.com/klaktym-seminar before 6 April 2015.

Registration fee can be paid in cash at registration counter of the seminar on 9 April 2015.

CONTACT DETAILS
Secretary
Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region
www.keralalibraryassociation.orgMobile: 8289896323

National Workshop on D-Space at KAU, Thrissur 27-28 March 2015

2015-03-12T10:34:00.001+05:30

The Kerala Agricultural University, in collaboration with Academic Library Association is organising a Two Day National Workshop on Digital Library Management using D-Space in its Central Library at Main Campus, Thrissur during 27-28 March 2015. Only 40 professionals will be admitted.

No Registration fee

Expenses for food (Maximum Rs. 400/-), accommodation and travel should be borne by the participants. ?Subsidized accommodation can be provided at University Guest House.

Apply immediately by e-mail, if interested to librarian@kau.in.Selected persons will be intimated.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING THALASSERY CENTRAL LIBRARY 3 Days National Level Workshop on Research ethics, Academic writing and data analysis, March 06 – 08, 2015

2015-02-27T10:10:00.005+05:30

Workshop content During the three days of the workshop, the participants will be given knowledge in research ethics, and

the tools used in Academic writing. Hands on training sessions will be given on the use of various literature

search tools. Final two days will be meant for SPSS training. SPSS is statistical software suitable for data analysis.

Resource person/s

1.Dr. R. Ravanan

(Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Statistics, Presidency College Chennai

General Secretary, Tamil Nadu

Statistical Association (TNSA).

Treasure, Indian Society for Probability and Statistics -ISPS)

2.Dr. V. Gopakumar

(University Librarian, Goa University, Goa)

Eligibility

Target participants of the Workshop are Faculty members, Library and Information Professionals,

Project coordinators and research scholars (Part-time) form Academic, R & D institutions/ industries. Seats

are limited.

How to apply

The application form is available in the College website www.cethalassery.ac.in Filled Applications

forwarded by the concerned authorities, along with DD of Rs. 1200/-

(in favor The Principal, College ofEngineering Thalassery, Payable at SBT Thalassery) should reach the

Workshop Coordinator,

Central Library,

College of Engineering Thalassery, Eranholi PO, Kannur, Kerala-670107

on or before 21-02-2015.

Applicant will be registered on first come first served basis as the number of seats limited to 30 for outside

candidates.

Registration fee

Registration fee Rs. 1200/-(includes course kit, Software DVD, Lunch and Tea)

Accommodation

Accommodation may be arranged for Candidates at their own cost.

TA/DA

No TA/DA will be provided

Important Dates

Last date of Receipt of Application:21/02/2015

Intimation of Selection:25/02/2015 (by Phone/e-mail)

Confirmation by participants:(by Phone/ e-mail-coethalassery@gmail.com)

Address for Communication

Silpa. K

MLISc., NET-Librarian (in charge)

Workshop Coordinator,
Phone: +91 9447074987

Usman koya P T
MA, MLISc., NET, PGDJ
Convenor, Workshop
Phone: +91 9846974035

For more Details: http://www.cethalassery.ac.in

Workshop on KOHA

2014-10-20T11:32:00.002+05:30

Kerala Library Association Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, the Open Source Library Management Software, on November 8 and 9, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time: November 8 & 9, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Person: Shri Vimal Kumar (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala)

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration: Click here

Last date for registration: 5/11/2014

For more details please visit http://wp.me/p26wSV-qn

National Seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries, 16-17 December 2014, Kochi

2014-10-17T10:20:00.000+05:30

Kerala Library Association in association with Rajagiri College of Social Sciences will be organising a National level seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries on 16-17 December 2014 at the Rajagiri Campus, Kalamassery, Kochi.

About the seminar

The digital revolution coupled with the new paradigms of users’ interaction with information, has vastly transformed the very design and the nature of contents and services offered by present day libraries. In order to cope with multiple challenges posed by new technologies, tech-savvy users, emerging formats and new media, libraries are compelled to reengineer their approaches to information handling and knowledge management with diligence. The information providers and aggregators have already responded positively to this scenario by imbibing the technological shifts and diverse media proliferation. Being managers of information, librarians need to master different ways of managing new information products, information packaging, new media etc.
This seminar is an attempt in this direction to equip library professionals with necessary skills and knowledge to serve their clients more efficiently.

About Kerala Library Association (KLA)

Kerala Library Association, a pioneer professional body in Kerala, represents the interest of qualified librarians. It has been setting the standards for the profession, providing leadership in developing a vibrant library system in the state, and imparting continuing education programs for professionals for the last several decades. Besides, the KLA supports the government in creating necessary public opinion in policy matters related to libraries the state. As part of its mission of continuing education of librarians, the KLA has so far conducted various seminars, workshops etc. at national, state and regional levels as well.

About Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Rajagiri) was established as a result of the indefatigable industry and foresight of the CMI The school of social work was one of the pioneering institutions in South India, establishing programmes and setting the standards in the field. The school of Library and Information Sciences maintains the axiomatic sprit of Rajagiri. Rajagiri has successfully established and maintained the apt ambience for learning and the highest level of academic performance by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in these institutions.

Who should participate?

The seminar is primarily intended for Library and Information Science professionals, Researchers and LIS students.

Registration

Registration fees : Rs 1500/-
Rs 2500/- (For sponsored candidates)
Rs 500 (For students – BLIS/BLISc only)
Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association Ernakulam Region payable at Ernakulam. Accommodation charges will be extra. Accommodation will be arranged for few participants on request at the Ragagiri campus. The participants will be provided with working lunch, refreshments and softcopies of papers to be presented at the Workshop.
Last date for registration is 1st December 2014.

Click here for Online registration

For more details contact:

Convener

Mr. Kunjumohammed V. S., President, Kerala Library Association, Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9388478597
Mr. Joe Joseph, Secretary, Kerala Library Association Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9447260241
email: klaern@gmail.com

Paper submission

We invite authors to submit papers reflecting original research work and practical experience in the areas of topics covered in the seminar. Kindly contribute papers on the recommended sub themes for the seminar which include, but are not limited to, the following.

Subthemes:

Management of new generation libraries

Client relationship management
Human resources management in libraries
Library finance and its related issues
New management techniques applicable to libraries

ICT application in libraries

Applications Use of social networks
Cloud computing
Computer Networks
Digital libraries: policies, issues, metadata, architecture
Information Aggregators
Institutional repositories
Integration of web and mobile technologies
Managing e-books & other e-resources, etc
Open computing
Semantic web
Web 2.0 or 3.0 tools

Collection development

Collection development in digital Era
Data duration
Evolving and Strengthening partnerships
Licensing: issues
Resource sharing, consortia

Library tools

FRBR
Knowledge Organization Systems
Librarianship in transition: Opportunities for graduates in other fields
New generation cataloguing tools
Scientometric and bibliometric indicators
RDA: New approach to cataloguing
Reference management software’s
Subject gateways

General Topics

Green libraries
Information commons
Information Literacy aspects: Experiences, innovations, new standards
Social responsibilities
Some topics related to databases
Plagiarism tools (Plagiarism: Prevention mechanisms, tools, areas of research)
Content management systems
Open access initiatives in Libraries
The conference volume may include invited papers of Academicians/Library & Information Science Professionals and Scholars in the field. The seminar proceedings will be provided on cost sharing basis.

GUIDELINES:

Authors are requested to submit Papers composed in MS Word with references in APA Style. The paper with an abstract of not more than 200 words and at least five key words should not exceed 4000 words. It should be formatted in Times New Roman, with 12 font size in A4 size page, 1.5 line spacing, and 1” margin on all sides. The Title should be 14 point bold Capital. Except the name of author/s, all other elements such as designation, affiliation, email, & contact No. etc. should be in 10 point Italic.

The papers may be sent by e-mail to klaernseminar@gmail.com so as to reach us by 15^th November 2014. A declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/have not been sent elsewhere for publication.
We are also planning to bring out the seminar proceedings as a book and for that purpose we would like to have the copyright of the submitted article(s).
The decision of the Editorial team will be final and will be intimated to the first author in due course of time.

IMPORTANT DATES

15^th November, 2014 : Last Date of Paper Submission.
25^th November, 2014 : Notification of Acceptance

NOTE:

Only original articles selected by the editorial team will be accepted for the seminar, and at least one author should register for the seminar.

Coordinator

Dr. M D Baby,
Head, School of Library and Information Science, (& Former University Librarian, CUSAT), Rajagiri college of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Cochin – 683104

Mobile No. 9995406159

Professor K. A. ISAAC Commemoration Lecture - 2014 on 17 October 2014 at 3.00pm in Thiruvananthaputam

2014-10-15T09:52:00.006+05:30

9th Professor K. A. ISAAC Commemoration Lecture (2014), organized by Kerala Library Association (KLA) on 17th October 2014 at 3.00 pm at the Lecture Hall,
Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, University Library Buildings, Thiruvananthapuram.

PROGRAMME

Invocation

Welcome : Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association

Presidential Address : Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, Kerala Library Association

Commemoration Lecture & Release of the Book: “New Information
Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres” : Prof.
Ramesha, DLIS, Bangalore University

Reminiscence on Prof. K. A. Isaac : Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Former
State Librarian, Kerala

Receipt and Introduction of the Bookn: Dr. T. M. Vasudevan, Head,
DLIS, University of Calicut

Felicitations : Dr. K. P. Vijayakumar, Head, DLIS, University of Kerala

Vote of thanks: Shri G. S. Harikumar, Vice President, Kerala Library Association

For details kindly visit:
http://klaweblog.wordpress.com or www.keralalibraryassociation.org

National workshop on Dspace at Cochin College, Kochi

2014-10-08T09:52:00.002+05:30

The Cochin College in association witu Kerala Library Association Ernakulam
region organise workshop on Dspace.

Date: 24-25 October.

You can find program brochure here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3FZ9iUzgfcmczdvMjdLbUpiNE0/view?usp=sharing

Two Day Training on E-PRINTS on October 11 &12, 2014

2014-09-18T15:27:00.001+05:30

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a two day training programme on E-PRINTS, an Open Source Digital Repository Software, on October 11 and 12, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.
Date & Time: October 11 & 12, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on E-PRINTS

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.
Online Registration: Click here

Last date for registration: 03/10/2014

Registration fee must be paid as a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
The DD must be send to Mr. V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA), DBRA-80, Cliff House Road, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003
Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee.
All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

For more details:
Mr V. Sriram (Mob:09447251892)/ S. L. Faisal (Mob: 09447699724)
OR
Shri N. Parameswaran / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

Workshop on ‘Influential Communication’ for LIS Students and Young Professionals on 29th August 2014 at the DLIS Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.

2014-08-25T10:40:00.003+05:30

Kerala Library Association, in collaboration with the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS), University of Kerala, is organizing a Workshop on ‘Influential Communication’ for LIS Students and Young Professionals on 29th August 2014 at the DLIS Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
There is a constant need to check one’s current practices in communication, be it on formal or informal grounds. Behavioral and functional training interventions to a large extent help a team to acquire a set of best practices that enables them to re-assure self worth, mutual value, trust and respect in an organization.
Objective: To enable students and young Professionals to present themselves in public with confidence.
Modules
Interpersonal Relations: Building and maintaining rapport by applying emotional intelligence at all occasions

Effective ‘speaking skills’: Role of body language and posture, voice and tone in making or breaking your public speaking skills Social and Personal etiquette: Acceptable code of conduct.

Personal grooming: Carry yourself well on all occasions and power dressing.
Who can participate: LIS Students, Scholars and Working Library Professionals
Venue: DLIS Lecture Hall, Department of Library & Information Science,
University of Kerala, University Library Buildings, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram

Date & Time: August 29, 2014; 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Resource Person: Ms Sreekala Narendranath, Nascent Technologies.
Course Fee: Rs 100/- only
Number of seats: 40 only
Registration: On first come first served mode.
Online Registration: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/kla-dlisuok-workshop-on-influential-communication-online-registration/
Last date for registration: 27/08/2014
For more details:
Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA: Mob: 09446428163, E-mail: agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in

Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA, Mob: 09495122282, E-mail: maashu1@gmail.com
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One day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing at KLA – Centre for Professional Development on 13 July 2014

2014-06-24T10:19:00.004+05:30

Kerala Library Association Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) is organizing a one day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing.

About the workshop

This workshop will empower the researcher to systemically identify, capture, organize, and use the scholarly literature. The researchers also will be able to learn how to manage the numerous PDF files they already have in a proper way and how to add notes and annotations to them. Further it will also provide insights about how to use its bibliographical information to generate the references / citations and to insert them in MSWord / Open Office during the paper / theses writing process in the required citation style.

Workshop Components:

- Installation and customization of reference software Zotero.

- Capturing and organizing references/citations and full text.

- Managing literature including notes and annotations

- Referencing / citation – styles

- Integration with Word Processor for citing and generating bibliography

- Data backup and restore

Resource persons:

The resource persons include academicians and eminent information professionals who have made a mark in the field of information search
and handling reference management softwares.

Who should attend?

Research scholars of all disciplines, students pursuing MPhil / post Master’s programmes, Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals in Academic and R&D Institutions.

Date and Venue

The workshop would be conducted at the KLA – Centre for Professional
Development, No. 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana,
Thiruvananthapuram. The date and time is 13 July 2014 from 09.00am to
12.30pm. & 1.30 pm to 5.00pm. (Two batches)

Registration

Registration fee is Rs. 250/- per participant. This entitles the
participant for the workshop kit [including software CD-ROM], and
refreshments.

How to apply?

Candidates interested to participate should apply online.

Visit, http://klaweblog.wordpress.com to apply online.

Demand draft for Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of Kerala Library
Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the
address: V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA, DBRA-80, Cliff House Road,
Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003 so as to reach us on or
before 5 July 2014.

For details visit: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com

Two Day Workshop on KOHA, during June 14 and 15, 2014 - KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Thiruvananthapuram.

2014-05-13T11:41:00.002+05:30

The Centre for Professional Development of Kerala Library Association (KLA-CPD) announces its third training programme, a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, an Open Source Integrated Library Management Software, during June 14 and 15, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and
Researchers in LIS.

Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time: June 14 & 15, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on KOHA

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working
lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration: http://wp.me/p26wSV-mL

Last date for registration: 05/06/2014

Registration fee must be paid as a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee by DD or by Cash. For details visit http://wp.me/p26wSV-mL

All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

For more details:
Shri N. Parameswaran & Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD.
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

OR

Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 (agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in)
Dr M. Lalitha, General Secretay, KLA, Mob: 09495122282 (maashu1@gmail.com)

More details:
KLA Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org
KLA Blog: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Trivandrum, offers 2 Day Training on WordPress on May 10 &11, 2014

2014-04-21T11:04:00.000+05:30

KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a two day training programme on WordPress , a free and open source blogging tool and a Content Management System (CMS), on May 10 and 11, 2014. The programme will be held at the newly inaugurated training facility of Kerala Library Association, the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram.

Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS.

Venue: 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002.

Date & Time: May 10 & 11, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Resource Persons: Experts on WordPress

Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions

Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit, working lunch, tea and snacks)

Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only. (Registration will be closed immediately after the confirmation of required number of participants).

Registration: On first come first served mode.

Online Registration: Click here

Last date for registration: 02/05/2014

Registration fee must be paid as Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram and send to the following address.

Sriram V.
Treasurer, KLA & Chief Librarian
K. N. Raj Library
Centre for Development Studies
PrasanthNagar, Ulloor
Trivandrum- 695 011 Mob: 09447251892 Email: vsrirams@gmail.com

Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee.

All communications will be primarily through e-mail.

Guidance for accommodation is given on demand.

For more details:

Shri N. Parameswaran / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair,

Coordinators, KLA-CPD
Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com)

Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 (agopikuttan@yahoo.co.in)

Dr M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA, Mob: 09495122282 (maashu1@gmail.com)

E-Resources Management: tools, techniques and best practices” on 25th to 27th April 2014

2014-04-01T16:04:00.001+05:30

Central Library of College of Engineering Vadakara (Under CAPE, Estd by Govt of Kerala) is conducting a National Level Workshop under TEQIP Phase II project titled “E-Resources Management: tools, techniques and best practices” on 25^th to 27^th April 2014 (3 days). The objective of the workshop is to familiarize for managing e-resources with latest techniques and tools to Librarians, Faculties / Researchers of all disciplines, Library and Information Science Professionals / Students, and Programmers and Technicians. You can register for participation by ONLINE only and the registration fee will be remitted at the registration counter on the opening day of the program. You are cordially invited to attend the program. The brochure of the program is attached herewith.

Other Details:

Venue: Seminar Hall, College of Engineering Vadakara

Registration Fee: Rs.500/- (Includes tea/snacks, lunch, and course kit)

Important dates:

Registration starts : 01 April 2014

Registration ends : 21 April 2014

The Event : 25-27 April 2014

Thanking You

For more details please contact:

Saji K Vettathu

+91 9895069770

Librarian

College of Engineering Vadakara

Kozhikode, Kerala - 670105

3 Days National Workshop on Design and Development of Automated Libraries using Koha.

2014-02-06T15:28:00.000+05:30

SH College Library, Thevara, Ernakulam in association with Mahatma Gandhi
University organize three days workshop on Koha Open SourceLibrary
Management system.

Main features of the programme are:

Intensive hands on training
one PC for each participant
hands on training using Customized Koha Live DVD.

Date: 24-26 February 2014.

Venue: SH College, Thevara, Ernakulam

Registration Fee:
Rs. 1500 for working professionals and

Rs. 1000 for students and research scholars.

Accommodation:
Limited number of rooms are available inside college guest house and college will also help participants to find accommodation outside of the campus.

Resource Persons:
Vimal Kumar V. and Prajeesh Bhaskaran, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Download workshop brochure and registration form from here,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uYVMydTBVblFwbk0

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uZGItUVo5S0ctS00

For more details contact

Mr. Biju V.V,

Librarian,

SH College.
Mobile: 91 944614371

Email: bijuvv at shcollege.ac.in