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International Conference on Knowledge Networking in ICT Era January 22 – 24, 2009 Country: India State: Chennai City: G. S T Road, Vandalur Email: p_panneer@yahoo.com
Jointly Organized by Central Library B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College & Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The revolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across the globe made tremendous changes in all sections of the society. It also made a significant impact on the global knowledge economy, which reduced the gab between the information rich and poor and digital divide.
Social Networking is one of the emerging web technologies for collaborative social network services. Second-generation web technologies such as WEB 2.0, wikis, weblogs, podcosts, RSS feeds, LIB 2.0, social software provide opportunities for the researchers and technologists to create new community, partnerships between industries, academics and other institutions for knowledge creation and sharing.
Libraries/Information and Knowledge Management Centres exploit the new technologies for information processing, storage and retrieval, knowledge storage and dissemination, creating collaborative tools, designing user-friendly interfaces to provide customized services to the end users. These new tools facilitate for global partnership, networking of institutions for knowledge creation, preservation and sharing. Libraries and Knowledge centres are at the forefront of experimenting and implementing the new technologies for providing information to the people. Professionals need constant updating skills to manage knowledge resources in the changing environments. Information professionals need to enhance their capabilities and demonstrate their skills to manage the emerging technologies to provide information services to the end users.
The B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, India in association with SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science) organising this International conference to bring the IT sector, Academics and LIS professionals together for collaborative networks for knowledge creation and sharing for mutual benefits.
Objectives
The objectives of the conference are:
§ To discuss, understand, develop and implement emerging ICT tools and techniques for information management, bridging the digital divide for social empowerment.
§ To discuss, adapt and develop interactive applications using next generation web technologies for social networking and knowledge creation and sharing.
§ To discuss and understand, plan, initiate and implement Knowledge Management practices and strategies in different types of organization for knowledge sharing.
§ To design, develop and implement interactive user interfaces and applications using new web tools and services for collaborative information services.
§ To promote ICT, Information Literacy, HR skills and to empower students, professionals and communities to meet the challenges in the changing environment in the ICT era.
§ To bring the technologists, academics, intermediates and the end users together to discuss and implement innovative technologies for collaborative global partnership and networking among institutions.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Articles/papers are invited for presentation in the following themes (but not limited to) in conformance with the main theme. Original case studies, research, new ideas, innovations and reports on good practices will be given preference for presentation and publication.
Main Themes and Sub-Themes
1. ICT Next Generation Knowledge Networks, ICT – New tools, Internet Technology and Applications, Mobile Networks & Services, Taking ICT to rural place, Future ICT technologies, Access, Security and Network Technology, etc.
2. Emerging Web Technologies Wikis-WEB 2.0-LIB 2.0, RSS Feed, Web Blog, Podcasting, Ajax -CSS-Mashup, Interactive web applications using WEB 2.0 for information activities, etc.
3. Information Systems and Next generation Search engines Information system: Processing, Management and Applications, Next generation search engines, Text mining- Data Mining, etc.
4. Content Creation and Management Standards – tools & techniques, e-Publishing, Site management, etc.
5. Technology Enhanced E-learning - Virtual Learning Environment Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)), Components - Tools and Techniques for e-learning, Module- features – applications, Designing and Implementation of Web based Online Courses, etc.
6. Knowledge Management (KM) KM: initiatives – Practices – Strategies – Vision, Cultural change in an Organisaiton. Business Process Reengineering, Implementation of KM in Software and corporate offices, etc.
7. Digital Library (DL) of the future Design- Methodology-Standards- innovations -Requirements- Implementation, Open Access Initiatives (OAI)-Protocols and Standards, Institutional Repositories / Archives, e-Resources, Semantic Web- Ontology, etc.
8. Next generation Library Interfaces New Web tools and techniques for information services, Global resource sharing, Redefining Library services, Creating LIB 2.0 applications using WEB 2.0, Electronic Document Delivery services, etc.
9. Security Systems and Implementation RFID- Antenna- Reader- Standards, Smart card-Biometrics, Wireless networks-Mobile applications, Implementation – problems and solutions, etc.
10. ICT/Information Literacy Standards and Models, IL Skill and assessment, early literacy and life long learning, Outreach programmes for capacity building, etc.
11. IPR and copyrights in the networked environment IPR and copyrights, Information ethics, ICT ethics, privacy, Security, etc.
12. Capacity Building Initiatives and Strategies Human Resources Development and Management, ICT Skill Development for the new environment, Leadership Skill-Soft Skills, Customer Service Management, Managing Information/Knowledge centers in changing environment, etc.
Pre - Conference Tutorial Topic: e-Learning: Creating online virtual courses using Module Date: 22.1.2009 (11.00 a.m.to 5.00 p.m) (theory & practical sessions)
Who Should Attend?
§ IT Professionals § Knowledge Workers § Information Specialist § Practicing Librarians § Technology Firms § Knowledge Managers § Content Manager § e-Publishing House § Students and Faculty members from Engineering and other institutions
Resource Persons
Each session will focus on a specific emerging topic with special keynote address from an expert. Experts from multinational software companies, corporate houses, academic institutions from various parts of the globe have been invited to present papers in each session, which will also be included in the conference proceedings.
Submission of Papers
Authors are requested to submit abstract(s) on the main and sub themes of the conference. The abstract should be 250-300 words with minimum of 5 keywords. Accepted abstracts will be intimated to the author by e-mail. Authors are requested to submit two copies of full paper in IEEE format (double column - per sheet) on A4 size paper (Times Roman 12 points) in camera-ready form and also a softcopy on CD in MS-Word along with the Registration fee. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted at the proper place in the paper. The full paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size paper.
Papers without registration fee will not be accepted.
A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented/published elsewhere. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the corresponding author by e-mail. The decision of the Review Committee regarding the acceptance of the paper will be final.
Last date for submission of paper: 30.10.2008 Last date for Registration: 15.01.2009
Exhibition
Stalls are available for exhibiting information technology products and services
Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration(On or before 31.12.2008) Amount Registration(Between 01.01.09 and 15.01.09) Amount Sponsored Candidates Rs.2000.00 Sponsored Candidates Rs.2500.00 Individuals Rs.1000.00 Individuals Rs.1500.00 Students (Regular) Rs.750.00 Students (Regular) Rs.1000.00 SARRC Countries Rs.2000.00 SARRC Countries Rs.2500.00 Other Countries US$100.00 Other Countries US$150.00
Tutorials : Rs.500/ in addition to the registration fee.
The registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of the “Organising Secretary, KNICT 09†payable at Chennai, India.
Accommodation
Chennai is a Metro city. Number of hotels (including Star category) are available near the conference venue ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.30000. Accommodation will be arranged only on request. Accommodation is also available in the college hostel (limited numbers) on twin basis for reasonable price. It will be done by first come first serve basis, on request.
Transport
B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College is on the Grant Southern Trunk (GST) road, Chennai, which is well connected by Air, Train and Bus. The college is about 15 km away from the Chennai Airport and 30 K.M from Chennai Central Railway Station. Sub-urban trains are available from Central Railway & Egmore railway stations to Tambaram station. The Call taxi, Auto, Bus facilities are available, frequently. The college is situated near Vandalur Zoological Park.
Transport will be arranged to pick-up the delegates, on request.
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College is one of the leading self-financing Engineering Colleges in India, started in the year 1984. Currently it offers 8 Undergraduate programmes, 8 Postgraduate programmes and seven of its departments are recognized as Research departments by the premier Anna University, Chennai for the award of M.S (by research) and Ph.D degree. This college has excellent infrastructure facility coupled with well-qualified and experienced faculty. Year after year, the motivated students of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College secure most of the top ten University ranks. All the programmes are accredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE. This institute is an ISO 9001:2000 certified, quality conscious premier institute in the Southern India.
The 2008-2009 academic year of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College is being celebrated as Silver Jubilee year. As a part of the celebrations, the Central Library is organizing this International Conference.
SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science)
SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science by organizing various professional programmes including seminars, lectures, and workshops on emerging areas. It has various chapters located at different places to provide services in the respective regions. One of the objectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals to handle the latest IT tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality-based services.
About CHENNAI
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu state and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal with an estimated population of 6.98 million (2006). The 368-year-old city is the 34th largest metropolitan area in the world.
Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. It is also a hub for south Indian classical music and dance performances.
Chennai is considered the automobile capital of India,’ with a major percentage of the automobile industry having a base here and a major portion of the nation's vehicles being produced here. This has led to Chennai being referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. Many multinational software companies are located in Chennai. It has also become a major centre for outsourced jobs from the West. The 12-kilometre long Marina Beach forms the city's east coast. Chennai is also one of the rare cities to accommodate a Zoological Park, the Guindy National Park, within its city limits.
Nearest Tourist Places
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Puducherry (erstwhile Pondicherry), Arabindo Ashram, Thirupathi, Thiruthani, Marina Beach, Crocodile park, Vandalur Zoo and Theme parks are some of the near by places to visit.
Temples: Many temples are located in and around Chennai. Site seeing: A site seeing will be arranged on payment and prior request
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chief Patrons
Alhaj. Dr. B.S. Abdur Rahman, Chairman Alhaj Abdul Qadir A. Rahman Buhari, Correspondent Alhaj M K Mohmed Hassan, Treasurer
Patrons
Dr. V.M. Periasamy, Principal, BSACEC Alhaj VNA Jalal, General Manager, AIIF Dr. V. Sankaranarayanan, Director, BSACEC
Co-Patrons
Dr. T.R. Rangaswamy, Dean (Academic) Dr. R. Ganesan, Dean (Research) Dr. Mohamed Bilal, Dean (Planning & Development)
Convener
Dr. R. Raja Prabu, Professor in-charge/Library & Professor & Head/EEE, BSACEC
Conference Directors
Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT - Madras Dr. Manorama Srinath, Head (Rtd), DIS, University of Madras Mr. A. Hariharan, SERC, Chennai
Organising Secretary
Mr. P. Panneerselvam, Librarian, BSACEC
International Advisory Committee
Dr. Ajit K. Pyati, University of Western Ontario, Canada Dr. Alan C Webb, C. University of Ulster, UK Prof. Allireza Noruzi, University of Tehran, Iran Dr. Diljit Singh, University of Malaya Prof. Edward Proctor, Missouri State University, USA Dr. Gorman G.E,Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Dr. Hari Srihari, K. Binghamton University, USA Prof. Jay Bhatt, Drexel University, U.S.A. Prof. Pradeepa Wijetunge, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Dr. Rajwant S. Chilana, University of Illinois, USA Prof. Reuben G P, Ministry Of Health, Sultanate Of Oman Prof. Robert Davison, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
National Advisory Committee
Dr. Alli Sornam, Head/DLIS, Bishop Heber College, Trichy Dr. Amudhavalli, Head/DIS, University of Madras Dr. Anilkumar H, Librarian/IIM, Ahamadabad Mr. Avudiappan, Director, Cannemara Public Library, Chennai Dr. Goswami P R., Director/NASSDOC, ICSSR, New Delhi Dr. Jagdar Singh, Professor/DLIS, Punjabi University Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director/INFLIBNET, Ahamedabad Dr. Karisidappa, Chairman/DLIS, Karnataka University Dr. Lakshmana Rao, Head/DLIS, Osmania University Prof. Malhan I V, Professor/DLIS, University of Jammu Dr. Moorthy A L., Director/DESIDOC, New Delhi Dr. Muralidhar S, Scientist ‘E’, CVRDE, Chennai Dr. Nagarajan S, Head/DLIS, Annamalai University Dr. Nithyanandam K, Special Officer/Anna University, Chennai Dr. Prasad ARD., DRDO, Bangalore Dr. Rajiyalakshmi D, Head/DLIS, Nagpur University Dr. Suriya, Librarian, Annamalai University
Organsing Committee
Dr. Chinnasamy, Head/DLIS, Alagappa University, Karaikudi Dr. Ganesan A, Head/DLIS, Poondi Pushpam College, Tanjore Mr. Jesudos Manalan, Librarian/BHC, Trichy Dr. Krishnamoorthy G, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Dr. Kumaravel S, Madurai Kamaraj University Mr. Kumaresan S C, Librarian/BITS Pilani, Dubai Ms. Lata Suresh, Librarian, IIHM, Jaipur Mr. Parisutharaj L, Librarian, NIT- Trichy Ms. Sakthi Regha V, Librarian/MSSW, Chennai. Dr. Sanjay Kataria, JIIT University, NOIDA, Delhi Dr. Srinivasa Raghavan, Librarian/Bharathidhasan University, Trichy Dr. Suriyanarayanan S, Librarian/SPC, Thirunelveli Dr. Vinayakamoorthy P, Librarian/Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
Working Committee
Ms. Chithrakala S.P, Chennai Dr. Dominic J, Librarian/Karunya University, Coimbatore Ms. Kamatchi S, Librarian/NKTCE, Chennai Mr. Karunairaghavan K, Librarian/SPEC, Chennai Mr. Pattabhi Raman T, Asst.Librarian/BSACEC, Chennai Mr. Sankaran A, Deputy Librarian/The Hindu, Chennai Mr. Selvantony A, Asst.Librarian/BSACEC, Chennai Mr. Sivakumar G.G, Librarian/RMKEC, Chennai Mr. Sivakumaren K.S, Asst.Librarian/MIT, Chennai Mr. Srinivasan M.P, Asst.Librarian/BSACEC, Chennai Mr. Swaminathan S, Librarian/SRCE, Coimbatore Dr. Tamilchelvan M, Librarian/SKCET, Coimbatore Ms. Vinitha P, Librarian/NEC, Kovilpatti Dr. Yesudoss, P Asst.Librarian/SRM, Chennai
Address for communication (Paper(s) submission, Registration, Accommodation, Sponsorship, etc.)
Mr. P. Panneerselvam Organizing Secretary – KNICT 09 B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College G.S.T. Road, Vandalur Chennai - 600 048, India (Near Anna Zoological Park) Tel : +91-44-22751347/348/350/375 Fax : +91-44-22750520 Mobile: (0) 9841103912 Email : knict_crescentlib@crescentcollege.org, knict_crescentlib@yahoo.com p_panneer@yahoo.com, pspanneerselvam@gmail.com
OTHER INFO Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration(On or before 31.12.2008) Amount Registration(Between 01.01.09 and 15.01.09) Amount Sponsored Candidates Rs.2000.00 Sponsored Candidates Rs.2500.00 Individuals Rs.1000.00 Individuals Rs.1500.00 Students (Regular) Rs.750.00 Students (Regular) Rs.1000.00 SARRC Countries Rs.2000.00 SARRC Countries Rs.2500.00 Other Countries US$100.00 Other Countries US$150.00
Tutorials : Rs.500/ in addition to the registration fee.
The registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of the “Organising Secretary, KNICT 09†payable at Chennai, India.
Accommodation
Chennai is a Metro city. Number of hotels (including Star category) are available near the conference venue ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.30000. Accommodation will be arranged only on request. Accommodation is also available in the college hostel (limited numbers) on twin basis for reasonable price. It will be done by first come first serve basis, on request.
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