Kerala Library Association (KLA) in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC), New Delhi is organizing a Three Day National Workshop on “E-Granthalaya”, an Integrated Library Management Software for Automation and Networking, during 11-13 September 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Objectives of the Workshop:
i. To give awareness to the participants on the need and importance of Library Automation and Networking in the Digital era.
ii. To give an intensive and comprehensive hands-on training to the participants on one of the best and freely available Library Management Software in the country, E-Granthalaya and to make them self sufficient in its use.
Areas to be covered:
- Introduction to Library Automation and Networking
- Introduction to E-Granthalaya
- MS-SQL Server set-up
- E-Granthalaya Modules
- Web OPAC Modules
(Detailed Programme Schedule of the Workshop will be published shortly)
Faculty: Shri Ram Kumar Matoria, Technical Director, Library and Information Services Division, NIC, New Delhi and his Team will conduct the entire technical sessions.
Targeted Group: Working Library and Information Science Professionals and Students in LIS.
Maximum intake: 40 participants (on first come first serve basis)
Date: 11-13 September 2012
Venue: LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695 012 (website)
How to reach ? : Google Map , Location
Course Fee: Rs 1750/- (includes Course materials, refreshment and lunch) and Rs 1500/- for the members of Kerala Library Association. The amount shall be drawn as DD, in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
Travel and Accommodation: The participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. However, the Association will help them to find accommodation, if requested in advance.
Registration: The Application form may be downloaded from the KLA website or from here.
Address for Communication: The applications for Registration should reach the following address on or before 15 August 2012.
The General Secretary, Kerala Library Association, 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana, Thirvananthapuram-695 002.
E-mail: kla.org@gmail.com
For Details contact:
Dr A. Gopikuttan, President (I/C), KLA, Mob: Tel: 0471-2478034(O)/2368163 (R) Mob: 09446428163
S.L.Faisal, general Secretary, KLA ,Mob: 09447699724
Know more about KLA: http://keralalibraryassociation.org
Know more about E-Granthalaya: http://egranthalaya.nic.in
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