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 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. 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
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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:

Other countries Delegates

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………………………..