National Seminar on Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges March 15-16, 2016

                                                                                                                          

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.

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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 16^th February 2016 will not be published in proceeding.                 

Registration Fee:

                       

S.No.	Category	Particulars	Fee (up to 25.02.2016)	Fee (After 25.02.2016)
1	Teachers / Professionals/ Part time Research Scholar	without accommodation with accommodation	Rs. 2500/- Rs. 3500/-	Rs. 3000/- Rs. 4000/-
2.	Research Scholar/ Students*	without accommodation with accommodation	Rs. 1000/- Rs. 1500/-	Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2000/-
3.	Accompanying person		Rs. 2,000/-	Rs. 2,500/-

*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)

Please intimate Online NET Banking payment of registration to dlisjammu@gmail.com.

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 14^th March 2016 from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm and also on 15^th 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:

1. Prof Poonam Dhawan, Dean Academic Affairs
2. Prof Archana Kesar, Dean Research Studies
3. Prof Rajender Gupta, Dean Social Sciences
4. Prof Pankaj Srivastava, Dean Students Welfare
5. Dr. Meghna Dhar (Assistant Professor)
6. Mr. Pramod Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor)

     

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                Future of Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges

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