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Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centres in North East India

January 9-10, 2009
Venue: DLIS, Gauhati University, Guwahati


Digitization and Networking of Library and Information • Application of ICT in LICs of NE India: present and future • Digitization of library resources: planning • Role of LIS schools • NE India Library Network (NEILIBNET) Objectives Establishing a reliable technological infrastructure in the face of rapid and ongoing changes is a core challenge, especially for the North East India. The Seminar will highlight the impact, perspective and issues of Digitization and Networking of LICs in NE India for their preservation and global accessibility. Submission of papers The Organizing Committee request Professionals and other Academicians for contributing papers covering any one of the sub-themes. Both invited and contributed papers will be considered. Full paper with abstract in both printed form (A4 size paper with 12 font size in Times Roman) and in CD (MS-Word) versions are to be submitted. Paper may also be sent to any of the following email addresses: dlisgu@gmail.com, nlahkar@gmail.com Last date of submission of paper Abstract November 15, 2008 Full Paper December 10, 2008 Participation LIS Professionals, Academicians, and LIS Students can participate Registration Filled in registration form should reach the Department on or before January 2, 2009. Registration fee of Rs 100/ will be charged from the LIS students and Rs 200/- for others. Student participants are not entitled for Seminar Kits. Those who need accommodation will be required to pay an advance of Rs 500/-. The organizing committee will provide accommodation to the participants who make advance payment only. Date & Venue The seminar will be held during 9-10 January, 2009 at the, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam Transport The Gauhati University is well connected through Air, Rail and Roadways. The Guwahati Railway Station and Airport are about 12 KM and 11 KM away from GU Campus respectively. Auto rickshaws, taxis and City Bus services are available. Climate Participants are advised to bring sufficient woolen clothes as during January the weather will be cold (The temperature will be around 100 C)