Dear Moderators: Please circulate this valuable information as given below alongwith the attachment. Regards ======================================================================================================== 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 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 ofSpecial Library Association, USA is organizing an International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2008). The theme of the conference isShaping 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 Indiaand 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. The registration process is still open for you so just download the form and send it across to us with the remittances http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html. With warm regards Shantanu Ganguly Member, ICoSL-2008 Associate Professor and Head Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School of Business (IWSB) 48/4, Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh ============================== (Direct): 95120-3120657 (Mob.): 9811330235 Vital Information for you: A. Registrations for this conference are open.For details please us visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL2008.html 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. 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 works 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) and many more……………………….. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.