International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010), New Delhi.

Seminar / Conference Dates: 23-26 February 2010.
Web: http://www.teriin.org
For More detail please Contact: Debal C. Kar, Organising Secretary, ICDL 2010TERI, Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Place, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, IndiaTel. (+91 11) 2468 2100 / 2468 2111. Extn 2724Fax (+91 11) 2468 2144 / 2468.

6th Conferences on Library and Information Services in Astronomy (LISA VI), Pune, India

Seminar / Conference Dates: 14-17 February 2010.
Hosted by: The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, Maharashtra.
Theme of the conference: "21st Century Astronomy Librarianship: from new ideas to action"
If any one interested in this conference then he/she can contact
Mrs. Nirupama Bawdekar,Scientific Officer "D",Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA),Post Bag No.4,Ganeshkhind,PUNE - 411 007, India.mailto:nub@iucaa.ernet.in before 30th April 2008.

XXVII IASLIC Conference 2009 on the theme of "Library/ Information Users in Digital Era” at the KIIT/KISS, Bhubaneswar.

Dates: December 26-29, 2009.
For further detail: http://www.iaslic1955.org

15th International Conference on Management of Data (COMAD 2009) at Infosys Technologies campus, Mysore.

Dates: December 9-11, 2009.
Organized by: The International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore.
More: http://www.isim.ac.in/comad2009

XXVI IATLIS National Conference, 2009 on Envisioning Employable LIS Courses in Developing Countries for the Emerging Knowledge Society.

Dates: 25-27 November 2009
Organised by: Department of Library and Information Science, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan – 713104. West Bengal
More: http://www.buruniv.ac.in

International Conference on Academic Libraries 2009 (ICAL 2009), Conference Centre, University of Delhi, India

Dates: 5-8 October 2009
Organized by: University of Delhi
For more details please click on the following
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RxfeNR4Gg
Or
http://library.du.ac.in/ocs
or
http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/
or
http://library.du.ac.in/ocs/index.php/ical/index

12th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN 2009) at Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Dates: September 22-25, 2009.
Organised by: DELNET jointly with Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Theme: "Managing Knowledge, Technology and Change in Libraries".
For more details: http://www.naclin.org

One Day Workshop On Intellectual Property Rights for the 21st Century Librarian, Bangalore Management Academy (BMA).

Date: 16th September 2009.
More: http://www.bmaindia.com/downloads/Workshop-on-IPRs.pdf
Information Compiled by: Anjaneya Nayak, Asst. Librarian, Bangalore Managament Academy, #17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanakundi Cross, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 37.

NCSI-IDRC Workshop on Library Automation Packages and Digital Library Software, Bangalore.

Dates: July 27th to 31st and August 3rd to 7th, 2009.
Location: National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
For details: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop

One day Workshop on Building World Class Academic Libraries, VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu.

Date: 31st July 2009.
More: http://www.vit.ac.in/events2009/general/final.pdf
Information Compiled by: L. Amarsanth, Assistant Librarian, VIT University, Vellore. Tamilnadu.

A workshop on modernisation of college libraries, University of Kashmir.

Dates: 27th July to 29th July 2009.
Organized by: The Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir in collaboration with DELNET Delhi.
Professionals and teachers of colleges/academic Institutes preferably with basic knowledge of computers can apply.
Total intake capacity=60 (only few seats available on first come basis)
The registration fee of Rs 15, 00.00 will cover Workshop kit,software CDs, Refreshment and working Lunch.
Last date for registration is 20th July 2009. (Subject to availability of Vacancy)
Note: No accomodation is available in the University Guest House. However arrangements can be made in nearest hotels on economical basis. Accommodation required must be mentioned in the form.

FORM
Name of the Participant
Name of the Collage /Institute
Address of the Collage /Institute
Contact Details:
Cell Landline
Email: ( Optional)
Registration fee Rs.1500.00 Vide Cheque No/Draft No:
Dated:
Recommendation :
Recommended and forwarded to Head, Department of L&IS, KU for favour of necessary Action.

Signature and seal of Principal/ Director.

For any further queries please feel free to contact
Prof S M Shafi, Prof & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kashmir, email. smshafi at kashmiruniversity.ac.in or shafi_sm at rediffmail.com. cell 09419008599
or
Nadim Khan, Assistant Professor, DLIS University of Kashmir, email nadim at kashmiruniversity.ac.in. cell 09419900303

Staff Development Programme on Library Automation, Networking and Digitization, Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology (MIMIT).

Dates: 20 July to 1 August 2009.
Sponsored by: All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.
For more: Dr. Iqbal Singh, Co-ordinator, Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology, Green Field Enclave, Malout -152107.
Phone: (01637) 645709 (O), 645740 (R)
Mobile: 09417093230 and 9878682480
Fax: (01637) 264511
E-mail: librarianmimit at yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.mimitmalout.org
and http://www.mimitlibrary.org

Three Day workshop on KOHA at NCRA Pune

Workshop Date : 13/07/2009-15/07/2009
NCRA Pune is organising a workshop on KOHA an open source library management software from 13th July to 15th July 2009.
Registration Fee: Rs. 3000/-
Accomodation: Can be provided at NCRA guest house for the outstation candidates at an additional charges.
Participants: The workshop can be attended by the librarians, information specialists who are working in different types of libraries and wish to automate their library collections.
More Details can be had from: http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/library/kohaworkshop/index.html

Refresher Course on the theme of “Modernization and Networking of Academic Libraries”.

Dates: 7th – 30th July, 2009.
Organized By: The UGC Academic Staff College in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science (University of Kashmir).
The participants will be accommodated on first come first serve basis and will be paid TA/DA as per UGC norms. The interested and eligible participants are requested to contact: Prof. S M Shafi or Director Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir Academic Staff College. Email: smshafi@kashmiruniversity.net. University of Kashmir, Srinagar. Cell: 9419008599
The form and further details can be downloaded from the University website http://www.kashmiruniversity.net/events/35.pdf or can be obtained from Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

A ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON SOFT SKILLS FOR THE 21st CENTURY LIBRARIAN, BANGALORE MANAGEMENT ACADEMY.

Date: 4th July 2009.
More: http://www.bmaindia.com/downloads/Soft_skills.pdf
Information Compiled by: Anjaneya Nayak.

One Day Workshop on "Content Management" at Bangalore

Workshop Date: 27th June 2009
Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and NCSI-Net (Alumni of NCSiStudents and Staff) is organizing a One Day Workshop on "ContentManagement" in Bangalore
Registration Fees: For Delegates : Rs.300/- per person
For Students, Research Scholars and Retired Persons : Rs. 150/- per person
For members of NCSI-Net and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA): Rs. 200/- Per person
Date and Place: Saturday, June 27, at Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Organizers: Karnataka State Library Association and NCSI-Net (Alumni of NCSi Students and Staff)
How to Register: Send Crossed Demand Draft or Cheque in the name of "Karnataka State Library Association" (payable at Bangalore) with your name and complete address on the verso of the cheque/DD and mail to the following address.
Karnataka State Library Association (Attn: Francis Jayakanth and Ananda Byrappa),
702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross,
Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560011
Email: franc@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Ananda.byrappa@ge.com

National conference on Information Access Initiatives and Rural India, Conference Hall, Guru Nanak Dev Univresity, Amritsar.

Dates: June 25-26.
Organizers: ICSSR and Bhai Gurdas Library, Guru Nanak Dev University
Registration Fees:
For Delegates: Rs. 200/- per person
*For Student and Retired Persons: Rs. 100/- per person
*For Research Scholars: Rs. 100/- per person
Fee for registration may please be sent at the earliest (but not later than June 15, 2009) by duly crossed Demand Draft in the name of the Head, Bhai Gurdas Libray, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (payable at Amritsar). Accommodation can be arranged for the delegates who send their consent.
Contact Address: Dr. H.S. Chopra, Head and Organizing Secretary, Bhai Gurdas Library, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143001. Phone: (O)+91-0183-2258850. Fax: +91-183-2258819,2258820. Mob: 09815766979. Email: gndu_librarian@yahoo.com, chopra_gndu@yahoo.com
URL of the Seminar Site: Click on this link

International Workshop on Information Literacy (IWIL) – 2009, Independent University, Bangladesh, Baridhara, Dhaka

Date: 22-26 June 2009
Organized by: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Sponsored by: The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
Venue: Independent University, Bangladesh, Baridhara, Dhaka
For more information please contact: M. Hossam Haider Chowdhury, University Librarian, Independent University, Bangladesh. Phone: 880-2-9884498, 880-2-9881917, 880-2-9881681. Fax: 880-2-8823959, 880-2-9896575. E-mail: mhhc@iub.edu.bd

Applications of ICTs in Libraries: One Week Training Programme for Library Professionals/ Research Scholars in Universities/Colleges in Kerala

Training Program Dates: June 15-20, 2009
Program Title: Applications of ICTs in Libraries
Venue: CIRM Lab, CUSAT, Cochin
Number of Participants : 20
Registration Fee : Nil
Organized By: The Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE)Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
Accommodation: shall be provided at Adhithi Bhavan, CUSAT
More Details: http://www.cusat.ac.in/notify/ict_mgmnt_library.pdf

A three week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science, UGC-ASC of University of Delhi

Starting Date: 8th June 2009.
The Centre for Professional Development in Higher Education (UGC-ASC) of University of Delhi is conducting a three week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science.
Those who are interested may apply in prescribed proforma The applications have to be sent through proper channel to the following address:
The Director, Centre for Professional Development, In Higher Education (UGC-ASC), 2nd floor of ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTRE Building, Opposite SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi -110007.
Information compiled by: Pradeep Dixit ( Assistant Librarian), I B S ( ICFAI Business School), Narsi Chambers, H-Block, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon-122017. M-09818858382

Fourth Summer School on Philosophy for the Social Sciences and Humanities at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.

Dates: Monday, June 8, 2009 -Friday, June 26, 2009.
Sponsored by: ICSSR Western Regional Centre, Mumbai
Organized by: Centre for Philosophy, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Duration: A three-week summer school for MPhil and PhD students from all over the country.
Who can apply: MPhil and early PhD students working in the broad areas of social sciences and humanities.
How to apply: Send a CV (with marks, email, phone and contact address details) along with an essay/working paper that you have written. The last date for receiving the complete application is March 15, 2009.
Accommodation and travel: Selected students will be reimbursed for their outstation travel by Non- AC, sleeper class train or bus fare (to and fro) and will also be provided accommodation free of cost at NIAS during the course period.
Contact: Send your application as an email attachment to Centre for Philosophy, NIAS, email: cfpnias[at]gmail.com or mail a hard copy to the address below:
Centre for Philosophy, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore -560 012. Telephone: +91-80-22185000
More information: http://www.nias.res.in/researchgroups-cfp-programmes.php

A One-Day Workshop cum Orientation Programme for Libraries in West Bengal and Other adjoining States.

Date: Friday, June 5, 2009 at Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan.
Organized by: DELNET in collaboration with Central Library, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal.

The participation fee is Rs.250/- per participant for DELNET Member-Institutions and Rs.350/- for Non-Members. No TA/DA will be provided by DELNET for this purpose. The participation fee can be paid either in cash (on-the-spot) or through a demand draft, which should be drawn in favour of DELNET & payable at New Delhi. The host institution will be glad to arrange accommodation in their University for delegates on first cum first served basis against payment by the participants.

Participants are required to report at 9:00 A.M. on June 5, 2009 at the venue. Programme will be over by 4:30 p.m. on the same day. Please confirm your participation in the programme by sending an email to Ms Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET at sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in or at Mobile:09810329992 as early as possible and you may also kindly contact the Local Coordinator- Dr. Subodh Gopal Nandi, Librarian, Central Library, Visva-Bharati,
Santiniketan – 731235. Tel: 03463 – 262783 (Telefax), 09434064278 (M),
Email: librarian@visva-bharati.ac.in, sgnandi2@yahoo.co.in

You may download the brouchure and registration form from the DELNET website under the Latest programme interface or by clicking on the link
http://delnet.nic.in/wborient.doc

A One day National Conference on " Financial Management of Library & Information Centres in E-environment".

Dates: 31 May, 2009.
Organized by: Delhi Library Association in collaboration with Indian Agrcultural Reasearch Institute (IARI).
All professional are cordially invited to submit their papers & presentations to Prof. C P Vashishth or mail at cpv_36@yahoo.co.in by 15 May, 2009.
For more visit the DLA website http://dlaindia.org/news.htm

Workshop on Production of Quality Mixed Courseware for ODL in Maldives and India.

Organised by: CEMCA in support of UNESCO.
For details contact: Monica Sharma, Administrative Assistant, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia, 8/4, Sarv Priya Vihar, New Delhi-110016. INDIA. TEL: 91-11-26537146/26537148. FAX: 91-11-26537147. Email: msharma at col dot org or msharma at cemca dot org

A three days National Workshop on Floss based Library Automation Software KOHA. DLISc, Jiwaji University, Gwalior.

Dates: 22-24 May 2009.
Organized by: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) (Under Knowledge Building Programme: Series 3), Greater Noida in collaboration with Jiwaji University, Gwalior.
For Further details, please contact:
Dr. Rishi Tiwari, Librarian, BIMTECH, Mobile: 09810583623, E-mail: rishi_70 at rediffmail dot com
or
Dr. Anil Singh, DLDI, NCERT, New Delhi, Mobile: 09868167052, E-mail: dr_anilsingh at rediffmail dot com

A two-day workshop on KOHA, an Open Source Integrated Library Management System for Library professionals, U. C. College.

Dates: 22-23 May 2009.
Organized by: The U. C. College, Aluva, Kerala in cooperation with NRC FOSS/ Anna University.
For details please refer: This Website.
Information compiled by: Cherian K. George, LibrarianU. C. College, Aluva

The Regional Workshop on Koha at Amrita Engineering College, Bangalore.

Dates: May 18-20, 2009.
The Registration Fee for the particiants of North Eastern Region is Rs.1500/- only.
Organized by: DELNET, New Delhi.
You are therefore requested to get yourself deputed or deput your professional collegues for the said workshop. Seats are limited. For details you may contact :
Ms Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNEt , New Delhi at Email
sangs at delnet dot ren dot nic dot in, or sangskaul2003 at yahoo dot co dot in

Refresher Course in LIS, The Academic staff college of University of Kerala

Dates: 8.5.2009 to 28.5.2009.
Those who wish to participate may contact the Director, Academic Staff College, University of Kerala or visit the web: http://www.ugcasc.keralauniversity.edu. Or do Email at ascunike@yahoo.com

National Seminar on Role of Quality in Management and Library System: Issues and Challenges, IBS-Noida

Dates: 27th April, 2009.
Organised by: IBS-NOIDA.
For more details please click Here.
Information Compiled by: Pradeep Dixit ( Assistant Librarian), I B S ( ICFAI Business School), Narsi Chambers, H-Block, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon-122017. M-09818858382.

National IP Seminar on "IPR and Innovation: A Way Forward for SME's", New Delhi.

Date: April 27, 2009 (on the occasion of World IP Day).
Organize by: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in association with Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)
You may register with us at ipr[at]ficci dot com. Kindly mention your Name, Designation, Organization, mobile no. telephone no (with city code), fax no.
Kindly Note: There is no Delegation Fee.
Download Programme: http://www.ficci.com/events/events-ahead/apr09/april27.doc
More Details: http://www.ficci.com/events/events-ahead/apr09/apr27.htm
For any further queries contact
Sheena Piplani, FICCI IPR Division, EMail: ipr[at]ficci.com, Direct Line: +911123766930. Board Line: +911123738760 – 70 Ext: 477. Fax: +911123765333

Workshop on DSpace, University of Kerala, KeralaWorkshop

Dates: 23 - 25 April 2009
Time : From : 10 am to 5 pm
The Department of Library and Information science , University of Kerala and Kerala state council for science and technology (KSCSTE) jointly organising a three day workshop on DSpace from 23rd to 25th April 2009.
Organised by: Kerala State Council for Science Technology and nvironment (KSCSTE) and Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 34.
Venue of the workshop: Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram- 34
Contact: Dr. A. Gopikuttan, Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of KeralaThiruvananthapuram- 695 034
Tel: 0471 2478034
Mob: +919446428163
Mail: agopikuttan@ yahoo.co. in
More Details: http://www.dliskerala.org/

A 5 day National workshop on DSpace, University of Cochin

Dates: 20th to 24th April 2009.
Organized by: Cochin University of Science & Technology in Collaboration with UGC INFLIBNET and HP India.
For further details please visit http://www.dspaceworkshop.com

Workshop on Koha, Nucsoft Ltd, Mumbai

Dates: April 17-18, 2009.
Organizers: OSS Labs.
Registration Fees: Rs.900/- (without accommodation) payable in the form of cash during the workshop or DD favouring 'OSS Software Solutions Labs Pvt. Ltd' payable at Mumbai.
Last date for Registration is: March 31, 2009.
Seats are limited to: 20.
Contact Person: Mr. Savitra Sirohi. E-mail: savitra.sirohi@osslabs.biz. Mobile: 097400 22664

National Workshop on Designing Dynamic Web Sites, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi-110002

Dates: 15-18 April, 2009
Organized by: Librarians Cultural Forum & Indian Institute of Public Administration.
For further details please contact
Workshop Coordinator: Prof J L Sardana Tel:011-23072138. libforum@yahoo.co.in;jlsardana02@yahoo.com
Workshop Director: Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi : umunshi@gmail.com
Programme Manager: Dr Narender Kumar narenderkumar59@yahoo.com M:09868288216
Joint Programme Managers:
Mrs. Sunita Gulati ; Sunitapramod@hotmail.com M:09313713934
Mr. HC Yadav hcyadav@gmail.com M:09868534480

WORKSHOP ON KOHA Version 3.0, at Mysore University

Dates: THURSDAY , 9TH & FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL 2009
VENUE: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, MANASAGANGOTHRI, UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE, MYSORE -570 006.
Organized by: UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE & NUCSOFT OSS Labs
LOCAL HOST: DR.KHAISER NIKAM, Chairperson, khaiser.nikam@gmail.com. (M) 098453 28672
OSS Labs CONTACT: MR. SAVITRA SIROHI. savitra.sirohi@osslabs.biz. (M) 097400 22664
COURSE FEE: RS.900/- (without accommodation) Payment by Cash (collected during workshop) or DD DD Drawn in Favor of "OSS Software Solutions Labs Pvt. Ltd."
Please note registration is on first cum first serve basis and a maximum of 30 seats are available in the computer lab.
Last date for registration: 31st March 2009
COURSE CONTENT: Koha Introduction, Koha Features Review, Participating in Koha Community Development, Open Source Versus Commercial Packages, Koha System Architecture, Hardware Requirements, Linux Installation, Koha Installation, System Administration, Using Koha Modules, Data Migration, Zebra Search Configuration, Multi-lingual Catalog, RFID Integration, Customizing Koha, Troubleshooting & Support
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Software DVDs will be provided, Electronic training material will be provided, Hands on Installation & Configuration Training, Instructors with Experience in Several Live Koha implementations including: Delhi Public Library, Delhi. DC Everest School District, USA. Tailor Bird Commercial Library, Bangalore and more..

Two Days National Level Symposium On "Lirarianship in 21st Century: Challenges & Prospectus", Thakur College of Engineering & Technology

Dates: April 8th -9th , 2009
For more information please contact: Coordinator & Contact person : Mr. Devidas G. Kalwale, Librarian, Thakur College of Engg & Technology, Thakur Village, Kandivali (E), Mumbai 400 101. Ph: 67308131/ Mob: 9869717226. Email: devidas.kalwale@thakureducation.org

National Seminar On Manuscripts And Books Conservation And Management, Sangeetha Mahal, Palace Complex, Thanjavur

Date: 4th-6th April 2009.
Organised by: The Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Sarasvati Mahal Library and Research Centre,Thanjavur
For other details contact
Thiru sami. Sivagnanam, The Administrative Officer, T.M.S.S.M library and Research Centre, Thanjavur 613 009. Ph: (04362) 233568 , 234107. Email : tmssmlib@sancharnet dot in. Dr. Perumal, 9442401129. Dr.S.Sudharsan 9442347147.

Role of Public Libraries in the Emerging Knowledge Society in India, National Conference on Public Libraries

Dates: 1-3 April 2009.
Venue: India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
Organized by: Librarians Cultural Forum & India International Centre
For further details please contact: Organizing Secretary: Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University Library System, Central Library, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 Email: narenderkumar59@yahoo.com. Phone: 27667185; Mob: 9868288216

Two day seminar on “Putting Knowledge to work: Best Practice in Librarianship”, Bombay Science Library Association (BOSLA), Kharagpur

Dates: May 1-2, 2009 at C-DAC Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
Final submission of papers can be made upto 20 April, 2009.
For more details contact: DR. MUTTAYYA KOGANURAMATH, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
Sir Dorabji Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 INDIA. Tel: 91-22-25513350 (Direct). 91-22-25563290, Ext.281(O). Mobile: 91-9967570481. Fax: 91-22-2556 2912. Email: muttayya at tiss dot edu, koganuramath at rediffmail dot com

Workshop On Interview Skills: an e-Learning Initiative, IIITM-K, NILA, Technopark Campus, Kerala

Date: 28-29 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)
Organized by: Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only[Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch]
Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th March 2009
Venue: IIITM-K, NILA, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala
Participants: Students (any subject including Arts, Science, Engineering etc.), Professionals, job seekers in all discipline or anybody interested can attend this workshop.
No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary at gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator.
For Registration and further details: Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian, IIITM-K, NILA, Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581. Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786. E-Mail: iiitmklibrary@gmail.com http://www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm

NWNG2009: National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source- Integrated Library System (OS-ILS), University of Mysore.

Dates: 26 – 29 March 2009
Organized by: The Department of Library and Information Science in association with
UGC-SAP.
Last date for registration: 15 March 2009.
For further details: http://nwng2009.synthasite.com/
For any other specific information that you may wish to know, please
post your email to: khaiser.nikam@gmail.com khaiser.nikam@gmail.com

UGC-National Seminar on "Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era", Annamalai University

Dates: 26th -27th, March 2009 Thursday & Friday.
Website: http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/index1.php
Contact for Registration / Enquires: Dr. M. Nagarajan, Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608 002, Mobile: 9443497604,
e-mail: au_nagarajan@yahoo.co.in or sanpno@gmail.com

Regional Workshops on Koha-An Open-Source Integrated Library System (ILS): An Ideal Opportunity for Libraries

Dates: March 25-27, 2009.
Location: DELNET, New Delhi.
Member Institutions of DELNET: Rs 3000 per delegate. (25% discount on participation fee of more than one delegate from the same organisation)
Non-Member Institutions of DELNET: Rs 3500 per delegate (25% discount on participation fee of more than one delegate from the same organisation)
Participants from North-East Institutions: Rs 1500 per delegate
Accommodation charges extra.
Detailed Brochure available at http://www.delnet.nic.in

National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS), University Of Mysore.

Dates: 24–26 March 2009.
Organised By: Department of Library and Information Science, The University of Mysore.
For more details consult: http://nwng2009.synthasite.com.kindly

Conference on Open Access to Science Publications: Policy perspective, Opportunities and Challenges at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Date: 24th March 2009
Organized by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Registration form is available at: http://www.csir.res.in/External/Heads/aboutcsir/announcements/OA.pdf
For details Contact: Dr. Naresh Kumar, Head, R&D Planning Division, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001. Fax: 011-23710340, 23713011. Phone: 011-23710453, 23713011. Email: headrdpd[at]csir.res.in

National Conference on Quality Assurance: Mission and challenges facing open and distance learning in dual mode universities and foundation day celebr

Dates: March 23-24, 2009.
For more information please visit: http://www.mu.ac.in/ideconf.html

A Two-Day National Workshop on Integrated Library Automation Package Koha, the INFONET Centre, University of Calicut.

Dates: 20-21 March 2009.
Organize By: Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in association with C H M K Library, University of Calicut.
For more information please contact: Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K, Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, E-mail: hanee4u@gmail.com, Phone: 9895622811

National Conference on Decision Making And New Investments In Knowledge Resource Centres, Bishop Heber College, Trichirappalli- 17 Tamilnadu

Date : 19-21 March, 2009
Organized by: Library and Information Science Association (LISA), Alumni Association of Library and Information Science (AALIS), PG and Research Department of Library and Information Science.

Seminar on spatial information retrieval, analysis, reasoning and modeling

Dates: March 18-20, 2009.
Venue: DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore-560059, India
Website: http://www.isibang.ac.in/~sirarm

National Convention on Knowledge Resources in India with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir. Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir

The National Convention shall be held from 17-19 March, 2009.
For more information please click on the following link
Seminar Brochure
Information Compiled by: Reyaz Rufai, Organizing Secretary, Convention on Knowledge, Resources in India, & University Librarian, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Alternate e-mail:- rufai@kashmiruniversity.net, rufai@mail.com, Phone: +91-9419000360. Tel/Fax +91-0194-2427448