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Society for Promotion of
Library Professionals
(SPLP)
SPLP was established in March 24, 2012
under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
SPLP mission is to create a single integrated voice for library and information
science professionals where they can
share their views and experiences with
each others in the new digital era. SPLP is
committed for the overall development
and promotion of Library and Information
Professionals. For this society is regularly
organizing training programs. SPLP is
also providing the consultancy service for
automation and digitization to the libraries
and information centers in universities,
colleges and schools. It promotes library
movement and improvement in library
services in all its aspects in Uttarakhand.
How to reach Nainital
Nainital, also known as the lake city and lake district of Uttarakhand. Kathgodam railway station,
about 39 km away from Nainital, is the nearest
railhead. Pre-paid taxi services are available from
Kathgodam to Nainital. Regular train services are
available from Delhi, Lucknow, and other cities of
India to Kathgodam.
SPLP PRESENTS
National Workshop on
Library Automation
(KOHA)
Academic Staff College,
Kumaun University, Nainital
SPLP was established in March 24, 2012
under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
SPLP mission is to create a single integrated voice for library and information
science professionals where they can
share their views and experiences with
each others in the new digital era. SPLP is
committed for the overall development
and promotion of Library and Information
Professionals. For this society is regularly
organizing training programs. SPLP is
also providing the consultancy service for
automation and digitization to the libraries
and information centers in universities,
colleges and schools. It promotes library
movement and improvement in library
services in all its aspects in Uttarakhand.
Society for Promotion of Library Professionals
Corresponding Address
Suchetan Kumar
Organizing Secretary
DSB Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital,
Uttarakhand
+91-7409119170 (M)
suchetan.sah@gmail.com
March 29-30, 2014
Academic Staff College
Kumaun University, Nainital
Uttrarkhand
National Workshop on Library Automation (KOHA)
Organizing Committee
About Workshop
Chief Patron
Prof. H. S. Dhami, Vice-Chancellor
Kumaun University, Nainital
Patron
Dr. Anand Srivasta, Librarian
Administrative Training Institute, Nainital
Chairman
Dr. M. P. Singh
BBAU, Lucknow, UP
Convener
Dr. S. K. Pandey, University Librarian
Kumaun University, Nainital
Co-convener
Mr. Yugal Joshi, Information Scientist
Kumaun University, Nainital
Organizing Secretary
Mr. Suchetan Kumar, Assistant Librarian
Kumaun University, Nainital,
Treasurer
Mr. Charu Tiwari, Librarian
Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal
This workshop is to provide hands-ontraining to library professionals by providing
adequate practical knowledge which will
enable to automate the libraries on their own
by using Koha. Training provides all the
technical know-how to the participants from
the installation, customization, backup / restore, upgrade as well as running various
modules of the software. Hands on exposure
to Koha software and each module including
installation of the CD. Bootable CD and a
user manual will be provided to participants
to install Koha.
Members
• Mr. D. S. Deopa, Librarian
Govt. Medical College, Haldwani
• Dr. B. D. Yadav, Librarian
Bareilly College, Bareilly
• Mrs. Shakuntala Singh, Dpt Librarian
Bareilly College, Bareilly
• Mr. Manoj Pant
UJALA Academy, Nainital
• Mr. K. K. Pandey, HOD-CS
Pal College, Haldwani
• Mr. Prakash Pandey, Librarian
Pal College, Haldwani
• Mr. Ravinder Goswami, Librarian
Amrapali Institute, Haldwani
• Mrs. Karnika Nigam
BBAU Lucknow, UP
• Mr. Suresh Pandey
Kumaun University, Nainital
About Koha
Koha is the first free software library automation package. In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community
of users collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s feature set continues to
evolve and expand to meet the needs of its
user base.
Workshop Contents
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Introduction and Installation to KOHA ILS
Koha Introduction & Features Overview
Koha System Set-up
Hands on training on Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serial Control &
OPAC
MARC 21 Introduction
Koha Multilingual Support
Data Import and Export
Koha Backup/ Restore
Koha Upgrade
OPAC Customization
Koha System Administration
Invited Speakers
Eminent experts in the field will be invited to
deliver the keynote address and plenary sessions.
Target Audiences
Workshop is intended for library & information science professionals, research scholars
and LIS students. Registration is limited to
thirty (30) participants on first come first
serve basis.
Registration & Fee Particulars
Application in the prescribed format and the
registration fee in the form of a DD, drawn in
favor of ‘Society for Promotion of Library
professionals’ payable at Nainital or you can
also deposit fee in cash. Registration fee includes workshop kit, tea and lunch.
Students/Research Scholars
Professionals
Rs. 500
Rs. 600
Accommodation
All participants are required to meet the lodging and other expenses on their own. However, local guest house (on payment) will be
arranged on request.
Important Dates
Last date of registration
Workshop
: March 26, 2014
: March 29, 2014
March 30, 2014
National Workshop By
Society for Promotion of Library Professionals (SPLP), Uttarakhand
In Association with
Academic Staff College, Kumaun University,
Nainital
National Workshop on Library Automation (KOHA)
Organized By
Society for Promotion of Library Professionals &
Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital
SPLP was established in March 24,
2012 under the Societies Registration
Act 1860. SPLP
mission is to create
a single integrated
voice for library
and
information
science professionals where they can
share their views
and
experiences
with each others in
the new digital era.
SPLP is also providing the consultancy service for
automation
and
digitization to the
libraries and information centers.
DATE
March 29-30, 2014
Registration Form
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Academic Staff College
Kumaun University, Nainital
Uttrarkhand
Please send this duly filled form below mentioned address with registration fee for Students/Research Scholars Rs. 500 and for Professionals
Rs. 600, DD, drawn in favor of ‘Society for Promotion of Library professionals’ payable at Nainital, Uttarakhand.
REGISTRATION FEE
Students
Rs. 500
Research Scholars Rs. 500
Professionals
Rs. 600
Suchetan Kumar, (Organizing Secretary)
Assistant Librarian, DSB Campus
Kumaun University, Nainital (Uttarakhand)
suchetan.sah@gmail.com