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Tata Memorial Hospital,
R. D. Chowksi Auditorium, Golden Jubilee
Building,Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Bombay Science Librarians Association (BOSLA)
In India, TMH is one of the leading tertiary referral centres for cancer treatment, education, and research since 1941. All three modalities of treatment, viz., surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, are offered under one roof. Started as a philanthropist from the house of Tata’s since the 1960s, it is under the financial and administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). TMH is listed in the prestigious directory offering cancer treatments around the world by the UICC (Union for Intemational Cancer Control-WHO). TMH offers various, UG, PG and the super-specialty courses in oncology and allied discipline.
The visionary management of the institute has realized the importance of the library from its inception. TMH Digital Library has evolved over a period. It is spread over an area of about 5,500 square feet. The present print collection of books is more than 8,600 and bound volumes 22,000. We subscribed to more than 3000+ mostly International journals mainly in digital format dedicated to the oncology and allied disciplines. This brings uniqueness to the oncology collection to cater for the clinical and other information needs of the clientele. In addition, the library subscribes to five E-Databases.
The library has kept pace with modernization since the mid-eighties, when library automation started. Accordingly, the priority for library automation began with the indigenous bibliographic database of the Indian clinical cancer literature on the mainframe computers. Early nineties witness the introduction of CD- ROM technology in the LAN environment followed by the Internet facilities for the benefit of the bona fide users. Since the mid nineties, library automation towards serials control, circulation, and other similar activities has been in place. The Digital Library Initiative and DAE Consortium were the next logical steps just in time. Now TMH Digital Library has played a pivotal role in the ODOS (One DAE One Subscription) for two leading publishers. The library moved to the transformative agreements to benefit the institution’s authors and provide an opportunity for open access publishing. The library has followed a policy of control growth.
The Bombay Science Librarian’s Association (BOSLA) was established in October 1975 and officially registered on 9th March 1978 with Registration No. F4735 (BOM) at the Office of the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra State, Mumbai BOSLA is one of the oldest professional bodies dedicated to the welfare of the LIS profession since 1970. It is a non- -profit association that aims to promote cooperation among libraries and to serve as a focal point for raising professional standards. Over the years, membership has increased significantly, and currently, it boasts over 500 life members from research, academic, college, school, public, and corporate libraries. BOSLA provides its members with a platform for professional development by organizing conferences, workshops, capacity-building programs, and training in new, current, and ongoing concepts in the library and information science domain.
LIS professionals prefer to share their experience and knowledge at library conferences, which in turn help to raise the standard of library services. Tata Memorial Hospital, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India in collaboration with Bombay Science Librarian’s Association (BOSLA) is organizing a one day National Conference at the dawn of the New Year. The theme of the conference is about Reimaging Libraries (RelL): Balancing Tradition and Innovation in a Digital Era. We welcome submissions from professionals, research scholars, and academicians. The selected peer-review papers will be published as proceedings with an ISBN. The authors will be benefitted to present their findings and discuss them before the August gathering. The participants will get an opportunity to abreast about the current trends and future perspectives from some of the eminent scientists, academicians, and LIS professionals. A few selected demo or presentation from the leading companies will enable the participants to know the current scenario, such information is helpful for decision making while acquiring any product or offering services. The attendees will get an opportunity for professional growth, networking and insightful of various scientific sessions.
The Papers are invited on the following sub-themes. The sub-themes are not exhaustive and the
contributors are free to write on any topic related to the main theme
We look forward to your active participation in the upcoming event. Please do not forget to submit your papers before the last date on any of the topic pertaining to the theme
The language of the conference is English.
Original papers on the above subthemes or related themes from professionals are invited. Paper should not exceed normally 5000 words excluding tables, diagrams and references. The abstract should be about 150 words, highlighting the importance of the paper and key findings along with 5 to 10 keywords. APA referencing style to be used.
Original Posters on the above subthemes or related themes from professionals are invited. Posters in A3 format with legible content are desirable.
The selected papers & Posters will be published in a Conference Proceeding having an ISBN. Author/s will have to submit a copyright declaration and surrendering the copyright to TMH-BOSLA. At least one author has to register for RelL-2025 within a week of acceptance of the paper. The completed paper/poster should be sent electronically to reiltmh@gmail.com.
This award will be presented to the three best papers with a certificate and a gift. The award will be given based on the recommendation of the expert panel.
This award will be presented to the three best posters with a certificate and a gift. The award will be given based on the recommendation of the expert panel.
This award will be presented to the two participants with a gift. The award will be given based on the recommendation of the organizing committee.
Last date of Paper/Poster submission: December 20, 2024
December 24, 2024
December 31, 2024
On-the-spot registration will be based on availability.
Early Bird & Selected Paper Participation:
₹900/- (Last date December 10, 2024)
Payment can be done via NEFT/Gpay/PhonePe/Paytm
Note:– Before Payment Please save the following Account Details in your Phone Pay/GPay/Paytm Account
Tata Memorial Hospital, R. D. Chowksi Auditorium, Golden Jubilee Building, Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India
Outstation participants are requested to arrange their own accommodations at nearby hotels.
Mumbai is well connected to all major cities of the country. The nearest local railway station is Parel/Dadar on the central line, Prabhadevi/Dadar on the western line and Sewri on the Harbour line.
Organising Secretary RelL-2025 & Head, Dept. of Library Sciences.
Tata Memorial Hospital.
Department of Atomic Energy
Address: Dr E. Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai-400 012
Phone: 91-22-24177257
Direct: +91 9819687486 (M)
Email id: reiltmh@gmail.com
General Secretary, BOSLA & Librarian.
J Watumull Sadhubella Girls College,
Address: Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra 421001
Direct: +91 9403773528 (M)
Email id: reiltmh@gmail.com
Chairman, BOSLA & Director-Knowledge Resource Centre SNDT Women’s University,
Address: 1, N. Thackersey Road, Mumbai 400 020
Ph: 022-22085439/022-22072792
Direct: +91 9422711790 (M)
Email id: reiltmh@gmail.com
The Bombay Science Librarian’s Association (BOSLA),
Registered on 9th March 1978, emerged as a response to the pressing challenges faced by scientific libraries in the mid-1970s.
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