Conference Date: 26-27 August, 2017
Call for Papers
Original papers on the theme and
sub-themes given below or any other issue(s) related to the theme of the
Conference, based on practice/theory/research in the field, may be submitted
for presentation and/or publication. User and case studies relating to the
Conference theme will also be accepted.
Theme: Open Source Integrated Library
Management Software Koha
Sub-Themes:
1.
Open Source vs. Proprietary Library
Management Software
2.
Prospects and Problems of Implementation of Open
Sources Integrated Library Management Software in Indian Subcontinent
3.
Overview and Implementation of Koha
(Configuration, Features, Different Modules, Advantages, Limitations, Problems,
Alternatives, Upgrading and Management Issues & Problems)
4.
Managing Different Types of Libraries with
Koha
5.
Managing Multiple Libraries in Same
Administration through Koha
6.
Experience in Using Koha – Meeting User’s
Needs
7.
Koha Back-up with Local and Remote Locations
as well as Back-up Restoration
8.
MARC 21, RDA & Koha – Creating Different
ISBD Frameworks for Different Kinds of Items
9.
Customization of Koha (Staff Client, OPAC,
Intranet, Content Management System)
10.
Self-Checkout System
11.
Use of Indic Script in Koha, Transliteration
in Koha
12.
Koha Mobile Application
13.
SMS and Email Services through Koha
14.
Migration from other Software to Koha
15.
Koha as CMS
16.
Koha Plug-ins, EDS Integration
17.
Creating Your Own Consortium with Koha
18.
Koha with DSpace, Joomla, etc.; Creating
Digital Libraries through Koha
19.
Elastic Search and Koha
20.
RFID and Biometric Integration through Koha
21.
Discovery Tool and Koha
22.
Koha Enhancement
23.
Introduction to CSS, XSLT
24.
Koha Web Hosting and Cloud Computing
25.
Koha Crowd Funding
26.
Koha Community
27.
Indigenous Support Services for Koha, Service
Satisfaction by Koha.
Last Date for Paper Submission: 15th June, 2017
Registration Fee (Without Accommodation)
Category
|
Fee
in Rs.
|
1.
LISStudent (Without paper)
|
600.00
|
2.
LISStudent (With paper)
|
1000.00
|
3.
Retired Professional / BLA Koha Trainee /
Passed-out Student (Without paper)
|
800.00
|
4.
Retired Professional / BLA Koha Trainee /
Passed-out Student (With paper)
|
1000.00
|
5.
Working Professional, Software Developer,
and others (Without paper)
|
1000.00
|
6.
Working Professional, Software Developer,
and others (With paper)
|
1200.00
|
7.
Deputed Professional (With/Without paper)
|
2000.00
|
8.
Foreign Delegate (With/Without paper)
|
2500.00/$50
|
Payment should be made:
1) through Demand Draft from any
Nationalised Bank in favour of Bengal Library Association, payable at
Kolkata, or,
2) through Multi-city cheque in
favour of Bengal Library Association, or,
3) through NEFT/RTGS Mode in favor of Bengal
Library Association, payable at Allahabad Bank, Branch: Kolkata Entally
(331), Branch Address: P22, C.I.T. Road, Entally, Kolkata-700014, IFSC Code:
ALLA0210331, Account No. 20488295691, MICR Code: 700010024, or,
4) through Cash deposited at BLA
Office between 3-7 p.m. (from 2nd May, 2017, except Sundays and
holidays).