National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES

OBJECTIVES The rapid developments in the range and scope of CM Systems call for a systematic mapping and review, so as to optimize choice of more productive options. Within this framework, the major objectives of the Seminar have been formulated as:  To assess the status and examine the new trends in the information transfer processes in libraries with a view to ensure better deliverables through effective Content Management.  To help develop novel strategies for the efficient management of information in all its ramifications– traditional or digital, ensuring best practices to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver. FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training In addition, the Seminar will also have a Vendor Session focusing on Tools & Techniques and Products & Services. A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Public Libraries, e-Media Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the Content Management arena. PROGRAMME SCHEDULE Date : 14-16 July 2011 Venue : Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government, Trivandrum – 695 033 SESSIONS Sessions : Inaugural Session Business Sessions Valedictory Function Features : Keynote Address Invited Lectures / Lead Papers for every Session Poster Presentations Product Presentations Best Paper Awards (Excluding Invited Lectures) Release of Souvenir