Training Programme on Modern technologies
All India Institute of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Medical Library Association of India will organise to organise a `National Training Programme on Modern Technologies for Information Handling' at AIIMS from January 19_23, 1998. The training shall be imparted on library automation, online searching, CD-ROM databases, Cd-networking, virtual libraries, email, telecommuni-cation, library networking, electronic publishing, Internet, etc.
The training is designed to benefit librarians, Information specialists, documentalists, R&D scientists, health scientists, computer professionals and teachers in library science.
Extensive practical training shall be given. Those who are interested to attend may write to the coordinator for registration form, fee and other details at the following address :
Dr. R.P. Kumar
Chief Librarian
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi-110029
IASLIC XXI All India Conference
The XXI All India Conference of the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is being organised by the Tamilnadu Library Association at Coimbatore during December 1997. The main theme of the conference is "Information Superhighway: Its Impact on LIbrary and Information Services in India". The issues for consideration will be under `Information Superhighway' and `Internet.'
Special Interest Group Meetings under various disciplines are also being held during the conference. Both invited and contributed papers will be considered.
For more information contact :
Secretary
IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme
No. 6M, Kankurgachi,
Calcutta - 700054
Caliber-98
The fifth National Convention Caliber-98 will be jointly organised by Information & Library Network (Inflibnet), Ahmedabad and Utkal University, Bhubaneswar at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar during February 20-21, 1998.
Theme of the Conference
The theme of the Convention is Information Management in Academic and Research Libraries. The topics for discussion are as follows:
Information management in academic libraries
Tools and techniques for information management
Collection development in the context of library networks
Database and information services in regional laungage
Antomationand network services in college libraries : Problems and issues
Emergence of digital libraries and information society.
Registration
The delegate registration fee is Rs 300/-. Payment should be made by demand draft/cheque in favour of Organising Secretary, CALIBER-98 payable at Bhubaneswar. For outstation cheques, Rs 10 may be added as bank collection charges.
Accommodation
Limited accommodation may be made available in guest houses/hostels on request on first come first served basis. Also single and double room hotel accommodation will be arranged on request alongwith cheque/DD for Rs 200/-.
Workshops on Information Resources Available on the Internet
Course Contents
Introduction to the Internet : Internet service providers in India; Internet access : technical requirements; using the Internet tools; locating resources through the Internet; utilization of Internet resources; accessing the Web sites devoted to information on energy, environment, and sustainable development; and latest advances in Internet.
Duration and dates
Two days, 22-23 January, 1998
Fee
Rs 2500/- (non-residential)
Coordinator
Mr Satish Kumar, Centre for Information Technology
Tata Energy Research Institute,
Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place,
New Delhi-110003
e-mail: skumar@teri.ernet.in
Designing a Successful Web Site and Publishing
Course Contents
Introduction to Internet protocol and configuration; addressing on the Internet; hyper text markup language (HTML); Web presence: investment and returns; Web presence: setting up or hiring; choice of web server and operating system; designing a web site; graphics and multimedia, tools, image map, etc., and latest advances in Internet.
Duration and dates
Two days, 19-20 March, 1998
Fee
Rs 2500/-(non-residential)
Coordinator
Mr Satish Kumar
Centre for Information Technology
Tata Energy Research Institute,
Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place,
New Delhi-110003
e-mail: skumar@teri.ernet.in
Participants
Those who would like to create a web site for their organizations and get familar with the tools and technology required. Participants should be familiar with the Windows environment.
Editorial and Publishing Skills
Course Contents
Overview of the publishing process : from the concept to the book; editorial and proof-reading skills; economic of publishing; effective promotion and marketing; desk-top
publishing; electronic publishing; and visit to a printing press.
Duration and dates
Three days, 9-11 September, 1998
Fee
Rs 3000/- (non-residential)
Coordinator
Ms Meena Srikumar
Publications Unit
Tata Energy Research Institute,
Darbari Seth Block, Habitat Place,
New Delhi-110003
e-mail: meen.asrk@teri.ernet.in
Participants
Information professionals working in non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, the corporate sector, government departments, and publishers.
Workshop on exploitation and utilization of S&T Information Resources in Asian-Pacific Region
The 8th Workshop on Exploitation and Utilization of Information Resources in Asia-Pacific Region sponsored by the State Science and Technology Commission of China (SSTCC) and organized by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC), will be held in Beijing, China, from 6_20 May, 1998.
Activities
Lectures on technical information services by ISTIC specialists;
Exchange of experiences between the participants;
Interchange of information needs or projects to be transfered from respective countries;
Visit some information centers and consulting services, small and medium-sized enterprises in China.
Call for Papers or Cooperation Projects
All participants are expected to present a country report in the following categories:
National information policy;
Information organization and information services;
Information systems and networks;
Information resources management;
Participants should bring about 20 copies of their papers with them for the workshop. Participants are expected to bring some technical transfer or information needs from enterprises of their countries or at least an intention of the cooperation for their countries through the interchange of the projects.
Potential contributors should submit abstracts of their papers or the information needs as well as technical transfer before 1st April, 1998.
Seminar Session
The Programe also includes a Seminar Session with the main theme "Internet and Information Service: Opportunity and Challenge", where selected speakers are invited to present major papers on:
— Internet and information infrastructure in developing countries;
— Intermet and information service/policy;
— Internet and information education and training;
— The information centers as gateways to exploit internet.
Persons interested in this Seminar Session are invited to send the application with the full text of the paper (in English) by 15 February 1998.
Cost
Participants should bear their own expenses of international travel and accommodation in China. ISTIC can arrange a package service of 60 US Dollars for one person per day, which includes a room, meals, local transportation in the city during the workshop, exclusive of transportation between cities.
ISTIC can provide, upon request, financial assistance which covers accommodation and local transportation.
Working Language: English
The deadline for the Application Form will be 15 February, 1998. Application Form and any other information may be obtained from:
Mrs. Zhao Lin
P.O. Box 3827, 15 Fuxinglu, ISTIC
Beijing, 100038, P.R. China
Tel: (8610) 68515544 EXT. 2330, (8610) 68514008
Fax: (8610) 68514025
E-mail: yangr@edu.sti.ac.cn
ITO - 98
The National Institute of Oceanography is organizing an International Symposium of Information Technology in Oceanography (ITO-98) on 12-16 October, 1998 to commemorate International Year of the Oceans.
Focus
The use of Information Technology in Oceanography is the focus of the symposium.
Subjects Areas/Disciplines
Role of libraries, information centres, information systems & networks in oceanography.
Data acquisition & database management in oceanography
Mathematical modelling and advanced computer simulation in oceanography
Remote sensing, GIS, multimedia and CAD/CAM applications in oceanography
Expert systems, analytical & forceasting tools and virtual reality in oceanography
Internet and Intranet in oceanography
Underwater and maritime ocommunication
Ocean engineering & instrumentation (Robotics, ROVs, ROSS and submersibles)
Computer aided learning and management information system in oceanography
Human rsource development and infrastructure building in ITO
Abstacts of Papers
Abstracts of papers should be submitted to:
Shri Vishwas Chavan
Organizing Secretary ITO-98
National Institute of Oceanography
Dona Paula, Goa-403004, India.
Email: ito98@csnio.ren.nic.in
Fax: +91 832 223340/229102
Cultural Activities and Tours
Plenary lectures, exhibition/demos, sight seeing tours social and cultural events, etc. are also planned.
Dates to Remember
Second Announcement: 1 January 1998
Date for Submission of Abstract: 27 February 1998
Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: 31 March 1998
Submission of Full-length Paper: 1 May 1998
Early Bird Registration before: 1 July 1998
Submission of Reviewed (Camera Ready) paper: 1 August 1998
ITO 98: 12-16 October 1998