International Symposiumon
Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services
December 18-20, 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS
It gives me great pleasure in informing you that Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, Noida (UP) and Central Library, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi are jointly organizing an International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS) in technical collaboration with the Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS), Delhi-NCR-Chapter which is going to be held at JIIT University from 18-20 December, 2008
Aims and Objects of Symposium
The aim of the International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS-2008) is to bring researchers, academicians, business community and research scholars on a common platform to share their experiences, innovative ideas and research findings about various aspects of emerging trends and technologies in the field of knowledge resource centres and information services. It also proposes to discuss the practical challenges encountered by them and the solutions found.
The major objectives of the symposium are:
· To create awareness amongst the LIS professionals on the latest developments in the library and information services;
· To find out the emerging technologies for delivering quality and value added services;
· To offer an opportunity to put forth innovative ideas, debate some of the innovative ideas and promote closer cooperation and development amongst the information professionals;
· To promote libraries and LIS professionals;
· To strengthen the academic collaborations and strategic alliances for the development of library and information centres, and
· To facilitate interaction with experts in order to bridge the knowledge gap between developing and developed countries.
Theme of the Symposium
The theme of the International Symposium is "Emerging Trends and Technologies for Libraries and Information Services" (ETTLIS-2008) . It encompasses the following sub-themes:
Best Practices in the Global Scenario
International Standards and Library Systems
E-Learning
Information Literacy
Digital Content Management System
Emerging Technologies: Issues and Challenges
RFID and Smart Card
Storage Devices
Digital Preservation/ Archives
Digital Libraries and Future
E-Resources
Perceptions in Librarianship
Role of Librarians in the e-governance era
Professional Behavior and the changing Attitudes
Delivery and Exchange of Services
Ethics and Values
Customer Relation Management
Strategic Partnership
Government-Private Partnerships
Corporate-cum- Professional Partnerships
Library Consortium's
Library Networks
Open Access and Open Source
Open Source Software & Library Applications
Open Access for Scholarly Contents
SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Working papers based on practical experience, research findings and case studies are invited from the library and information specialists. The papers will be reviewed by an International Review Committee. The shortlisted papers will be published as a part of the symposium proceeding. The details regarding standards, guidelines and format of papers are given below:
The abstracts of the paper proposed to be presented should be divided into sub-headings such as purpose, design/methodology/ approach, findings, originality/ value/conclusion and keywords in about 500 words. Full papers having abstract, keywords and references on A4 size paper with margin 1.5 cm on all sides in MS Word format in 10 points New Times Roman type single line spacing. The size of the paper may run up to 6 – pages and should not exceed beyond that. It must be enclosed with the details of the author i.e. name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating Institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address. The contributors will be communicated about the acceptance of the paper by Program Committee to enable them to present their papers. It may be ensured that the proposed paper on theme/sub-themes should not have already been published elsewhere. The editors will have the right to edit the papers before acceptance is communicated.
The working papers may be sent direct to Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Organizing Secretary, ETTLIS-2008, at the address given below.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for abstract submission July 15, 2008Notification of acceptance August15, 2008Camera Ready Paper September 30, 2008Deadline for early registration October 31, 2008Last date for registration November 15, 2008
Symposium December 18-20, 2008
SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEE
10% discount on early bird registration by October 31, 2008
Working Professional (Indian): Rs. 3500/-
Retired persons and Students: Rs. 2000/-
SAARC Countries: US$ 125
Others : US$ 200
Symposium registration fee will include Bag, Resource Material, Software's CDs, Select invited papers, Hands on Practice, High Tea, Lunch, Cultural Evening, Participation Certificate and a Group Photograph.
Payment Details: The payment should be sent through local cheque/demand draft to be made in favour of "JIIT NOIDA" payable at Noida (UP). The registration form alongwith registration fee should be reached to Symposium Secretariat.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Sanjay Kataria
Organizing Secretary, ETTLIS 2008 &Head, Learning Resource CentreJaypee Institute of Information Technology University A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) IndiaPh. +91 120-2590851, (M) +91 9810503341Email:
skataria.jiitu@ gmail.com ,
sanjay.kataria@ jiit.ac.in website:
www.ettlis2008. com or
Mr. R. K. Shukla
Co-organizing Secretary, ETTLIS 2008 &Librarian, Central LibraryDelhi College of EngineeringBawana Raod, Shahpur Jat, DelhiPh. +91 9312359521Email:
ramakant.shukla@ gmail.com website:
www.ettlis2008. com