International Conference 2021
Transformation of the Library ecosystem: Terrains and Trajectories
24-25 February 2021
About
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The overall purpose of the conference is to survey the impact of the changing information landscape on library services and the role of libraries as an active player as well as a catalyst in information management in the new normal world. There is a firm hankering and demand from various sources to repurpose the services and rediscover the essence of libraries to meet the challenge posed by the changing information landscape. The focus of the conference would be to leverage libraries towards the transformation of the library ecosystem, identifying new terrains and trajectories. The explosive growth of the internet, widespread availability of e-resources, and unprecedented application of ICT have brought tremendous opportunities as well as challenges for librarians to transform the library ecosystem in order to cope up with the changing needs of the patrons. The conference will discuss various aspects of the transformations of the library ecosystem.
Speakers
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- Ms. Christine Mackenzie, IFLA President
- Mr. David Watson, Oxford University, UK
- Mr. Tony Stevenson, Sheffield University, UK
- Mr. Tom Derrick, Digital Curator, British Library, UK
- Dr. Nandanan Erathodiyil, Principal Research Scientist, A*STAR, Singapore
- Dr. J K Vijayakumar, Library Director, KAUSAT, Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Vijayakumar K. P., Former Head & Associate Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Kerala University.
- Mr. Ramazan Yener, Yalova University Turkey.
- Dr. M. G. Sreekumar, Chief Librarian and Adjunct Professor, IIM, Kozhikode
- Dr. Nabi Hasan, Librarian & Head, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
- Mr. Nikesh Narayanan, Assistant Professor, Zayed University, Dubai
- Dr. B. Shadrach, Advisor, Skill@Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
- Mr. P. Jayarajan, Former Head, British Council Libraries in India
- Dr. Gopakumar V. University Librarian, Goa University
- Dr. Dinesan Koovakkai, Assistant Librarian (Sr. Scale) Retd., University of Calicut
- Dr. Vasudevan T.M. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut
- Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K. Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut
- Dr. Abdul Majeed K. C, Associate Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kannur
- Dr. Muhammadali N, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Calicut.
- Dr. Vijayakumar A. Deputy Librarian Sr.Scale, Sree Sanakracharya University of Sanskrit, Kerala
Paper Submission
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Original research papers, research surveys, case studies on any of the sub-themes or covering topics relevant to the main theme of the conference may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The selected papers will be published, post-conference in a book form by a private publisher and shall be available to authors on a payment basis.
Author Guidelines
The papers must be submitted according to the following formats :
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The paper may be limited to 3000 to 5000 words
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All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word using Times New Roman Font with 12 pt. Size.
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Paper size should be A4, portrait (8.5” x 11”) using 1.5 line spacing with margins 1” (top, bottom, and right) and 1.5” (left).
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1. First level heading
1.1 Second level heading
1.1.1 Third level heading
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Figures, charts, photos, and tables within the paper should have proper numbers and descriptions.
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The main title should be followed by the name, affiliation, and address of the author(s) with email ID.
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The length of the abstract should not be more than 200 words in italics.
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At least 5 keywords must be given after the abstract with bold phase.
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All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph of author(s) together with a brief CV.
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References/bibliographies may be cited as per APA format prescribed by the American Psychological Association (https://apastyle.apa.org/)
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Sub Themes
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The conference will discuss the different aspects of the transformation of the library ecosystem. The main theme will be divided into several sub-themes as detailed below:
Transforming Libraries: Spaces and Services
• Designing of Library Spaces as “Learning Commons”
• Library Spaces and New Services
• Libraries as Social & Cultural Hubs
• Transforming Libraries into Happening Places
• Virtual libraries, Libraries beyond walls
• Trends in library services
• Application of AI, Expert systems, and Virtual reality in the library fieldHR Management in Digital Age
• Skill Development and Competency Management
• Modern Librarianship and Ethics
• Role of Librarian and Libraries in Institutional Rankings
• Challenges in Managing Modern Libraries,
• Performance Measurement and Competitiveness, Ownership, and Collaborations of Libraries in the digital environmentDigital Governance & Libraries
• Technology Disaster and Recovery Planning/Management
• Mobile, Web and Semantic Technology Application in Libraries
• Search Strategies, Techniques in Intelligent Information Retrieval
• Library Security Tools, Technologies, and implementations
• Cloud computing applications in librariesLibrarianship and Social Networking
• Validating Information
• Social Media Analytics
• Social Media Marketing
• Misinformation and Disinformation: Counter StrategiesCollection Management to Content Management
• Electronic Resource Management
• Delivery and Resource sharing
• Consortia Practices and Models
• Remote Access and Models
• Major Issues in resource distributionOpen Repositories and Open Access Policy
• Open Source software and libraries
• Open Access Movement
• Open Access Resource Management
• Open Education Resources
• Open Access Policies and strategy
• Open Repositories
• Open Access Publishing
• Research Data Management
• Information SecurityDigital Libraries
• Digital Information Literacy
• Digital Paradigm: Access, Ownership, and Control
• Digital Resources: Preservation, Management, and Cultivation
• Digital Collections: Redefining Policies, Negotiation Skills, Best Practices in License Agreement
• Discovery and Remote access Tools & Services in LibrariesChanging Paradigms of Research
• Qualitative vs Quantitative
• Research Forums
• Research Ethics
• Research for Impact
• Technology Applications in Research
• Digital Tools for Research (Mobile Apps, Software etc.,).
• Plagiarism tools, IPR and Copyright & Copy left in the Digital Age Conference Schedule
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Conference Format
The Conference will be held in an online format by using a suitable platform. Link for the Conference will be sent upon registration. Digital Conference certificates will be sent by mail at the conclusion of the conference.
Last Date for Submission of Full Papers 20th January 2021
Notification of acceptance 25th January 2021
Last Date for Registration 31st January 2021
Registration Link Click herePlease contact Sreelatha K. Program Coordinator (+91 9495765760) for any clarification regarding the schedule or any other assistance regarding the conference.
Conference Committee
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Chief Patron
Dr. M.K.Jayaraj, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut
Patrons
Dr. M. Nassar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut
Dr. C. L. Joshy, Registrar, University of Callicut.
Convenor
Dr. Abdul Azeez T. A., University Librarian,
C.H. Mohammed Koya Library
University of Calicut.
Phone : +91 494 2470290
9447332612
8281304927
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Registration
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- No Registration fee
- Registration Link Click here