Special Libraries Association-Asian Chapter

Subject: International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2008) on Shaping the Future of Special  Libraries:  Beyond Boundaries from  November 26-28, 2008. The venue is at India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India   

Dear Professionals:

Tell me….. Who is not looking for a platform to speak or express or exchange his or her views to the civil society? An event of this stature can give you a chance:

- to express your views

- to revitalize or rejuvenate your personal networks, and contacts

- to exchange your ideas at a common dais

I am sure by joining this event; you can not only enhance your intellectual capital but also you too can gain a platform for your own individuality and create your own niche. So, we are offering you a global platform for the same. I am sure you are going to avail this opportunity at full swing.

SLA Asian Chapter is an important organ of Special Library Association, USA is organizing an International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2008). The theme of the conference is Shaping the Future of Special Libraries:  Beyond Boundaries.  This conference is supported by Raja Ram Mohan Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture and CSIR, DSIR, Govt of India and coordinated in association with Society for Library Professionals, Delhi and IASLIC, Kolkata. May I request you to attend this conference with full confidence, zeal and enthusiasm, if and only if, you are looking for an interactive sessions. We look forward to your wholehearted participation.     

The main objectives of the Conference are to bring together library professionals to a common platform:

·         to promote special libraries,

·         to facilitate the exchange  of ideas and help bridge the knowledge gap amongst the professionals  associated with special libraries and to further develop professional competency.

·         Looking forward to meet you at this global platform to explore your ideas and thought process.

Vital Information for you:

 A.  Registrations for this conference are open. For details please visit:

http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html

The registration process is still open for you, so just download the form and send it across to us with the remittances. You can register online also and can pay through credit card. Please click:

http://www.tbimice.com/icoasl2008/sla_regn_main.asp

B. Registration Fee:

	Full Conference	One day Conf.
Indian Delegates	Rs. 5000/-	Rs. 2000/-
Developing and Asian Countries Delegates	US $ 200	US $ 70
SAARC countries Delegates	US $ 130	US $ 50
Other countries Delegates	US $ 250	US $ 90

SLA  members, accompanied persons, Students, retired professionals and additional  participants from the same organization can avail of 15%  discount.

For any Information please contact:

P.K.Jain

Organizing Secretary

ICoASL  2008

C/o Institute of Economic  Growth

University of Delhi Enclave

DELHI-110007.  India

Ph. 91-11-27667463; 27666364;  27666367

Fax: 91-11-27667463;  91-11-27667410

Cell: 09899110787

Email: asiansla@...

Email: asianchaptersla@...

http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html

Eminent Thought Provoking Speakers are:

1.         Stephen Abram, President, Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA and        

            Vice  President, Innovation for SirsiDynix and Chief Strategist for the SirsiDynix

             Institute, Canada

2.         Janice Lachance, CEO,  Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA

3.         Gayle Gossen, Secretary, B&F Division, SLA, Business Information Specialist at Dow

             Jones  and Company. Worked as a librarian at the Toronto Star, Canada.

4.         Nevenka Zdravkovska,  Chair, International Relations Committee, S& T Division, SLA

            and worked as  the Head, Engineering & Physical Sciences Library at University of 

            Maryland.

5.         Linda Broussard, Chief  Community Officer, SLA

6.         Jay Bhatt, Information Services librarian W. W. Hagerty Library,  Drexel University.

7.         Jack W. Plunkett, CEO, Plunkett Research  Ltd.

8.         Rebecca B. Vargha, Past President SLA, University of North  Carolina,  USA.

9.          Jane Macoustra, Tai- Pan Research, U.K.

10.        Lesley Farmer (USA)

11.        Dr. S Majumdar,  Librarian, Universityof Delhi, Delhi.

12.        Dr. H.K.Kaul,  Director, DELNET, Delhi.

13.        Dr. Subhash Deshmukh,  Librarian, I P University, Delhi.

14.        Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi,  Librarian, IIPA, Delhi

15.        Dr. Krishan Lal, NPL,  Delhi.

16.        Mr. Sudhir Arora,  Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi.

17.        Mr. G K Manjunath,  Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai.

18.        Dr. Iswara Bhatt,  BITS, Pilani.

19.        Dr. Jagtar Singh, Head  and Dean, PunjabiUniversity, Patiala.

20.        Dr. R C Gaur,  Director, IGNCA, Delhi

and many more…………………………………

Lead Sponsor / Platinum                                       Gold Sponsor

Tata Consultancy Services                           Dow Jones

Silver sponsor and

Media Partner                          Silver Sponsor           Silver Sponsor (Lunch)                                                                    

ISI Emerging Markets             IEEE                    SAGE Publications Ltd                                                                      India Pvt Ltd

Regards

Parveen Babbar

Assistant Librarian

L&DD, IGNOU

New Delhi, India

parveenbabbar@...