NASOFOL- 2016
National Seminar on Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and
Challenges
March 15-16, 2016
Organized by:
P.G. Department of
Library and Information Science, University of Jammu
Jammu (J&K),
180006 (India)
Sponsored by:
Indian Council of
Social Science Research
Introduction:
ICT has changed the scenario of libraries. Due
to emergence of ICT, the way of handling books and other reading material has
completely changed. The current seminar is aimed at showcasing unparallel
information on the latest trends and development affecting future of libraries
which in turn posing different issues and challenges to library professionals.
The emerging issues and challenges are needed to be handled successfully for
the future survival of libraries and library professionals. User’s perception,
demands and information seeking behavior have changed over the years; the
user’s wants to have more efficient, reliable and authentic information in
various forms and formats at reduced costs and time. This has created
challenges to libraries and library professionals to reshape the future of libraries
in terms of information products, services and staff. The user community is
moving from traditional ways of accessing and acquiring information towards
advance techniques of accessing and acquiring information of their interest.
The latest trends and developments are leaving everlasting affects on the
future of libraries. However, the issues and challenges libraries are facing
today will be the main concerns of the event. Furthermore, the seminar will
also try to highlight various strategies to handle the issues and challenges
libraries are facing and future prospects of libraries will also be discussed
in the present scenario. The seminar will be beneficial for the faculty
members, library and information professionals and scholars from all over
India.
Themes:
The
theme of the seminar is- “Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and
challenges”.
Subthemes:
(however, the papers are not limited to these ….)
Ø Recent Development in Libraries:
Services, Products and Research
Ø Cloud Computing
Ø Web 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 tools
Ø E- Content Management
Ø E- Archiving
Ø E- Learning Initiative in India
Ø Institutional Repositories
Ø Open Access Initiative
Ø
Utility
of Social Networking Sites in Dissemination Information
Ø Web- based services
Ø Plagiarism Issues
Ø Plagiarism Detecting Tools
Ø E- Copyright
Ø Knowledge Networking and Consortia
Ø
Virtual
Library Environment
About the Organizers:
ICSSR:
Indian Council
of Social Science Research was
established in the year of 1969 by the Government of India to promote research
in Social Sciences in the country. This Council is meant to advise the Government
of India on all matters pertaining to Social Sciences Research as may be
referred to it from time to time; and take such measures generally as may be
necessary from time to time to promote Social Science Research and its
utilization.
Host:
University of Jammu: University of Jammu,
accredited as 'A' Grade University
by National Assessment &
Accreditation Council of India came into existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities
Act 1969 following bifurcation of the erstwhile University of Jammu and
Kashmir. The University provides instructions in several branches of learning
as it deems fit and makes provision for research and the advancement and
dissemination of knowledge. The University stands for spiritual and material
elements in life thirst for knowledge and virtue under the backdrop of holy
peaks of Trikuta Hills.
The Department of Library and
Information Science
(earlier Department of Library Science) was established in 1971 in the Old
University Campus and a Certificate course in Library Science was started.
In1983-84, B.Lib.Sc program was introduced by the University, as Prof. J.S.
Sharma took charge as Chief Librarian and Head, Department of Library Science.
He brought with him a rich and varied experience of Library Science Education
and Library Services. From the session 1985-86, the Department also
started the M.Lib.Sc and PhD program in Library Science. In 1998, the department
was shifted to a separate wing allocated on the ground floor of the Central
Library of University of Jammu. The department has a separate library, lecture
halls, faculty rooms and IT laboratory. The Department is recognized as
Programme Study Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New
Delhi since 1995. In 2008, the nomenclature of the Department was changed from
Post Graduate Department of Library Science to Post Graduate Department of
Library and Information Science. The Department is well equipped with latest
I.T. facility. The departmental library has a rich collection of 3500 books
along with National/ International repute periodicals.
Thrust areas of research in the
Department are Human Resource Management, IT Application to Libraries,
Agriculture Information/ Knowledge System and Public Library System. Courses
being offered in the Department are- Bachelor of Library & Information
Science (1 year duration), Master of Library & Information Science (1 year
duration) and PhD in Library & Information Sciences.
About Jammu: Jammu the land of ancient
temple has spread in around 3097 sq. Km. area with about 15, 71,911 population.
Jammu is the winter capital of J&K state. The upland region of Kishtwar,
Rajouri, Doda, Poonch and Bhadarwah is geographically similar to Kashmir and is
known for walnuts, morels and saffron. While the lower hilly area, around Jammu
is famous for aromatic ‘Basmati’ rice and dried Pomegranate seeds.
Jammu region is dotted with many places of interests as well as
number of important shrines and is a veritable paradise of spiritualism. The
biggest attraction of Jammu region is the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, which
is visited by millions of devotees every year.
Climate: The weather is generally
pleasant and cool during March. The temperature ranges between 7 to 18 Degree Celsius
and require light woolen during night.
Attraction of
Jammu: Participants
can visit historical places, temples and hill stations, etc. in and around
Jammu.
Jammu Sight Seeing- Bahufort Temple, Garden and
Aquarium, Ranbireshwar Temple, Raghunath Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Aapshanbu
Temple, Gadadhar Ji Temple, Ranbir Canal and Garden, Peer Khoh, Ziarat Baba
Buddan Shah, Peer Mitha, Panch Peer, Amar Mahal – Museum – Palace and Library,
Wild Life Sanctuary, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Dogra Art Museum, Zorawar Museum in
Jammu University.
Excursions
- Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi ji Shrine, Katra; Patnitop; Sanasar; Sudh Mahadev; Gauri Kund; Mantalai; Mansar Lake; Surinsar
Lake; Shiv khori; Purmandal; Krimchi; Jajjar Kotli; Batote; Kud.
Market-
Raghunath
Bazar and Hari Market famous for Kashmiri Handicrafts i.e. Kashmiri embroidery
shawls, suits, sarees, floor coverings, papier-mache craft, wood carvings,
willow baskets, various dry fruits chiefly walnuts and almonds. Jammu is known
for the superlative quality of its Basmati Rice, Rajma (Red Beans), Anardana
(dry pomegranate seeds), sweets like Lachhedaar Patissa and Milk Cake.
Call for Papers:
Scholars
interested in presenting research papers in the Seminar are requested to submit
their papers on or before 16 February 2016, so that papers may be included in
seminar proceeding. The selected papers will be
published in Pre- Seminar proceeding bearing ISBN. Without seminar registration, paper will not be
considered for proceeding publication. Paper should be typed in A4 size
papers with 1.5 line spacing. APA Citation style must be followed for the
references. Paper
must not be longer than 10-12 pages (2500- 3000 words). Paper must be
attached with author declaration form on the prescribed Performa.
For more detail please visit- nasofol.blogspot.in,
www.jammuuniversity.in
Important Dates:
Seminar Date: March
15-16, 2016
*Last date for Full Paper
Submission: February
16, 2016
Notification of Accepted papers February
22, 2016
Full
text papers along with abstract should be mailed to: dlisjammu@gmail.com,
*Paper received after 16th February 2016 will not be
published in proceeding.
Registration
Fee:
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*Students/
Outstation full time Research Scholars will be accommodated in shared
dormitory.
*All payments are
non-refundable.
*Twin sharing accommodation
will be provided on first come first serve basis.
All payment are to
be made by Bank
Draft drawn in favor of “Prof. Sangita Gupta, Organizing Secretary, NASOFOL”
Jammu – 180006, payable at Jammu or online payment can also be made to J&K Bank, New
University Campus, Jammu.
A/C No. 0345040500000127 (IFSC Code-
JAKA0CANAAL)
Registration: The registration fee includes
the Seminar Kit, Proceeding, Break-fast, Lunch, Dinner and local hospitality.
Accompanying person will not be provided the Seminar Kit. Outstation delegates
are advised to get registered on or before March 01, 2016 to ensure
accommodation arrangements. Students /Full time research scholars must submit a
certificate issued by the Head of their Department / Institute to the effect
that they are bonafide students/full time scholars and willing to participate
in the NASOFOL- 2016.
Venue:
Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu
The
delegates can visit the department on 14th March 2016 from 2.30 pm to
5.00 pm and also on 15th March, 2016 from 8.30 am to 9.45 am for on
spot registration to get credential slips and seminar kits, etc.
Patron: Prof.
R.D. Sharma (Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu)
Seminar Organizing
Secretary: Prof. Sangita Gupta (Head, Dept. of Library & Information
Science)
Email id: sangitauniv@gmail.com,
Mobile- 9797597072
Assistant Coordinators:
Dr.
Meghna Dhar, Assistant Professor Mr.
P. K. Singh, Assistant Professor
Mob.- 9419701403 Mob.-
9419227136
Mr. Vinod Kr Singh, Lecturer Dr. Seema
Lalotra, Lecturer
Mob.- 8010703366 Mob.-
9419846413
Local Advisory
Committee:
- Prof
Poonam Dhawan, Dean Academic Affairs
- Prof
Archana Kesar, Dean Research Studies
- Prof
Rajender Gupta, Dean Social Sciences
- Prof
Pankaj Srivastava, Dean Students Welfare
- Dr.
Meghna Dhar (Assistant Professor)
- Mr.
Pramod Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor)
National Seminar
On
Future of Libraries: Trends,
Issues and Challenges
(NASOFOL)
- March 15-16, 2016
Organizer: Department of Library and Information
Science, University of Jammu
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Send
the Complete Registration Form to:
Head
Department
of Library & Information Science
University
of Jammu, Jammu (J&K) - 180006
Author’s
Declaration Form
(To
be submitted in duplicate along with the paper)
Name
(s) (in case of joint author) along with complete address and Contact Number
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I /we do hereby declare that the paper
is an original work and has not been submitted / or intended to be submitted
elsewhere for publication / presentation.
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