IMPORTANT DATES Last Date for Abstract Submission: May 31, 2017 Last Date for Abstract Acceptance Communication: June 3, 2017 Date for Full Paper Submission: June 15, 2017 Date for Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: June 20, 2017 Last Date for Registration: June 25, 2017 Conference Dates: June 29-30, 2017 Registration Details Registration Fee Delegates Rs.1, 200/Students & Rs. 800/Research Scholars Online Payment Details: Name of the Bank: State Bank Of India, Visakhapatnam Name of the Branch: AU SBI Branch Name of the Account: Department of Library and Information Science, AU Account Number: 10428605474 IFSC No: SBIN0000772 Chief Patron Prof.G. Nageswara Rao Vice-Chancellor, Andhra University Patron Prof.V.Umamaheswara Rao Registrar, Andhra University Seminar Director Prof.G.Valasayya Head, Dept. of Lib.& Inf'. Science, Andhra University Organizing Secretary Dr. V. Dhana Raju Asst.Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf'. Science, Andhra University ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof.C.Sasikala,Chairperson, BOS,DLIS,AU Prof.K.Somasekhar Rao, DLIS, AU Prof. R S R Varalakshmi (Retd),DLIS, AU Prof. J Vijaya Kumari(Retd),DLIS, AU Dr. N David Livingstone, (Retd), Associate Prof. , DLIS, AU Dr. D B Ramesh, Chief Librarian, SOA University, Bhubaneswar. Dr. R K Mahapatra, Tripura University. Dr.V.Vijayasudha, Scientist-E, NSTL, VSKP Dr. R Sarada, Secretary, APLA Dr.G.Nagaratnamani, Librarian, GITAM University Mrs S Padmasree, Manager, Library, IMU, VSKP Mr. D Rajasekhara Reddy, Librarian,Dr. L Bullayya Jr. College Mrs. L Rajani Kumari, Librarian, Vignan University
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Mr Koneru Sai Krishna Krishna, Commissionerate of Intermediate Education, AP Mr S Arun Kumar Kumar, Librarian Mr K. Srinivasa Rao Rao, Asst. Professor. Dr.. T Murali Murali, Asst. Professor. Dr. N Govinda Raju Raju, Asst. Professor Dr. B. Manikya Rao Rao, Librarian Dr. P Renuka, Librarian. Mrs s K. Indu Vadana, Librarian Mr L. Narasimha Rao Rao, Librarian Mr P . Ramanjaneya Reddy, Librarian Mr V. Appala Swamy Naidu Naidu, Librarian Mr.G.Nageswara r.G.Nageswara Rao Rao,Dr.V.S.K.Library, AU Mr.M.Madhava Rao Rao, Dr.V.S.K.Library, AU Mr.Sk.Bismillah Mr.Sk.Bismillah, Dr.V.S.K.Library, AU Mr.Prabhakar Mr.Prabhakar, Dr.V.S.K.Library, AU Mr.M.Srinivasa Rao Rao, Dr.V.S.K.Library, AU Dr. P Srinivasulu, Librarian Dr. C Chinna Balu, Librarian Mrr Md. Shafi Shafi, Librarian Mr M Anil Kumar Kumar, Librarian Mr V. Bheemeswara Rao Rao, Librarian Mr. A Ravi, Librarian Mr K Simhachalam Simhachalam, Librarian Mr Sk. Moulali Moulali, Librarian Mrs R. Anuradha Anuradha, Librarian, Mr. M . Srinivasa Rao Rao, Librarian Dr. Siba Prasad Panda Panda, Librarian . Dr. K . Kumara Swamy Reddy Reddy, Librarian. Mr S V R Prabhakar Prabhakar, Librarian, Mr. E. Narendra Babu Babu, Library Asst. Drr M. Pandu Madavath Madavath, Asst. Librarian. Mr A Mahesh Mahesh, Librarian Mr U Mahesh Mahesh, Librarian Mr. V V K S Narayana Murthy, Librarian Mr. K. Ramakrishna Ramakrishna, Librarian Mrs. Bhavani Bhavani, Librarian. Mrs s P. Dhana Laxmi, Asst.Librarian. Mrs s R. Gowri Devi, Librarian Mr. G. Rajasekhar Rajasekhar, JRF, DLIS, AU LOGO VENUE HERE HOUSE, AU PLATINUM JUBILEE GUEST CONTACT PERSONS: Dr. V.Dhana Raju Raju, Organizing Secretary, Ph.: 9440316 9440316454 (M); E-Mail: Mail:
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANAGING THE LIBRARIES IN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT: EXPERIENCES AND SUCCESS STORIES OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS” JUNE 29-30, 2017
ORGANISED BY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY&INFORMATION SCIENCE In collaboration with DR.V.S. DR.V.S.KRISHNA LIBRARY ANDHRA UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM-530003
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM VISAKHAPATNAM-530003(A.P)
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY As one of the oldest Indian Universities, it is well known for imparting higher education in traditional and contemporary areas of science, engineering, arts, commerce, law and fine arts with international standards and recognition. Initiated by the founder Vice-chancellor Dr. C.R. Reddy in 1926, legendaries like Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great philosopher and a role model for the human race who later rose to the position of Vice-president of India, Dr. V.S. Krishna, a great visionary have continued the tradition of initiating innovative academic programs of national and international relevance and contributed to sustained development of this University. The exponential growth in the enrolment of foreign students is a testimony to its international commitment and quality education. Five constituent colleges and five P.G. Centers of the University provide quality training and research leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees in more than 160 courses. Apart from under graduate programmes in Engineering and Technology the University offers Under graduate degree programmes with a variety of combinations of subjects in B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com courses. Believing in more focused training in professional courses, the University recently started five year integrated programmes in fields like Geology, Information Technology and Software Engineering. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF LISC The Department of Library and Information Science, Andhra University had its origin in 1935 when the Senate sanctioned a summer school as well as a regular school of librarianship. Dr. M.O.Thomas, M.A., B.D., Ph.D., Dip. L.S. (London), F.L.A. organized these courses. The courses were revived in 1948, and C.L.Sc. and D.L.Sc. courses were conducted till 1958.In 1961 Prof. Koneru Ramakrishna Rao took charge as Chief Librarian and Head, Department of Library Science, He bought with him a rich and varied experience of Library Science Education and Library Services from Western Countries. In compliance with the U.G.C. recommendations, the C.L.Sc. course was discontinued in 1962. In the year 1968 the Department attained the status of a full-fledged Teaching Department. The Diploma course was redesigned as Bachelor of Library and Information Science (1979). In 1979-80, the Master of Library and Information Science programme was started in response to the felt need of the students of this department.
The Department has been providing facilities for the pursuit of Research Studies leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy since 1966 for part-time research, while fulltime research admissions took place from 198081.Since 1990,the Department started offering M.Phil. Course, both full time and part time. As per UGC guidelines in 2003, two year integrated M.L.I.Sc.course was introduced in the place of one year B.L.I.Sc. and one year M.L.I.Sc. Courses. So far the Department has produced 72 Ph.Ds. and 60 M.Phils. DR.V.S.KRISHNA LIBRARY The Andhra University Library was started in the year 1927, renamed as V.S.Krishna Memorial Library in 1968 as a mark of respect to the former Vice-Chancellor Dr. V.S.Krishna. The Library has two branch Libraries, one in Engineering College and other in Law College. The Library is housed in an imposing structure overlooking the sea. It has three floors and one cellar floor. The ground and first floors have mezzanine floors too. The plan view of the building is in T shape, having East, West and Northern wings. The total plinth area of the building is about 60,000 sqft. The main functionaries of the Library are the Circulation, Periodicals, Reference, Acquisition, Binding and Technical sections apart from the Administrative and Computers sections. Call for papers
Invites unpublished and original papers from LIS Professionals, students, Research Scholars, Content managers, Information Managers, Academicians and others. Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research / surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned are invited for conference presentations Based on the editorial advice, papers will be selected for the publication in conference Proceedings with ISBN. “Managing the Libraries in Electronic Environment: Experiences and Success stories of Library Professionals” Management approach, policies, and principles Library ethics and professional values Attitudes and behavior of Library professionals Collection development and management-print and electronic sources-policies and procedures Human Resource Management-recruitment, qualifications, roles and responsibilities and status Education and training for Library & Information Professionals
Library Users- importance, nature, needs and demands; Practices followed to understand and assess the information needs and seeking behavior of users User Orientation, Training, Education programmes organized; Developing Information Literacy skills among users-Initiatives taken. Management and delivery of Information servicesmanual, electronic, digital and online services-best practices, issues and challenges Application of state of art technology in Libraries and Information centers- advantages, problems, opportunities and threats Developing digital collections and librariesexperiences, success stories, issues and challenges
In addition to the above topics, seminar papers/presentations on any area reflecting new initiatives and practices in the management of Library and Information Centers will be considered for presentation. Paper submission guide lines Full paper not exceeding 3000 words with an abstract of 200 words • Line spacing: Single, Paper size:A4 • Font: Times New Roman –12 pt • Paper format: doc • APA reference style guide • Paper should have Title, Author(S), Name, Organization Address, E- mail Id should be sent along with the paper. • Full paper along with scanned copy of the copyright Declaration letter duly signed by the author(s) should be sent along with the paper • Paper will be accepted for presentation after a thorough plagiarism check • Registration is mandatory for authors and participants • Complete paper should be sent to
[email protected] Accommodation The Organizing Committee may help the participants in arranging accommodation on prior intimation. Those who are in need of accommodation will have to pay the accommodation charges directly to the hotels/guest houses. TOURIST ATTRACTION Visakhapatnam (or Vizag) is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The city and its region contain natural features such as beaches along the Bay of Bengal coast, scenic hills, valleys, and caves, as well as landmarks in the city itself. Eco-tourism is supported by the presence of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
