READIT 2001 Tutorial

The Organizers of the READIT 2001 realized the importance of creating digital library in India. It has been observed that various institutions are interested to create Digital Libraries in their respective organizations to provide complete and comprehensive access to digital resources maintained globally. READIT 2001 has made an attempt to provide practical exposure for creating Digital Library. Experts with practical exposure in digital library creation conducted the tutorials. Relevant study materials and hands on exercises was arranged to the participants. The response was extremely very good.

*Timings*	*Programme*
08.00 A.M. to 08.55 A.M.	Registration (@ the Central Library)
09.00 A.M. to 09.30 A.M	Inaugural Programme (@Hall-III of IC & SR) Welcome & Introduction of Chief Guest Dr.Harish Chandra Organising Secretary READIT 2001 About Tutorial Dr.S. Venkadesan Director, READIT 2001 Inaugural Address Shri A.M. Raman, I.A.S., Vice Chairman Science City, Chennai
09.30 A.M. to 10.30 A.M	Web and Electronic Publishing Mr. H.R. Mohan Chief Systems Manager The Hindu, Chennai
10.30 A.M. to 11.30 A.M	Building Digital Library: Vision and Tasks Dr.Harish Chandra Organising Secretary,READIT 2001
11.30 A.M. to 11.45 A.M	Tea (@ Dining Hall of IC & SR)
11.45 A.M. to 12.45 P.M.	Hands on Session @ Digital Class Room of Computer Centre
12.45 P.M. to 01.30 P.M	Lunch (@ Dining Hall of IC & SR)
01.30 P.M. to 02.30 P.M	A Practical Guide to Building Digital Library Dr.S. Venkadesan Head, Library & Information Services, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
02.30 P.M. to 03.30 P.M.	Web OPAC: Design & Development Dr.B. Ramesh Babu Reader, Department of Library and Information Science University of Madras
03.45 P.M. to 04.15 P.M	Digitization and Online Submission of Theses Mrs.Subba Rao Library Incharge, Central Library IIT Bombay
04.15 P.M. to 05.30 P.M	Concluding Session with Open Discussion and Feedback Prof.S.S.Gokhale, Dean Students, IIT Madras presided over