ICoASL 2013: *3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries, **April 10-12, 2013, **Manila, Philippines* *by SLA Asian Chapter* Main theme is “Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment”. Full Papers should be sent to Conference Secretariats ( icoasl.three@gmail.com) For more details: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/Paper-ICoASL-2013.htm Best papers get: $200, $400 and $600 Philippine International Convention Center Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, PasayCity, Metro Manila, Philippines Call for Papers Everyone is invited to contribute papers for presentation on the below theme and sub-themes, and other related topics. Papers should be submitted to the organizer on or before November 30, 2012. Theme Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment Subthemes • Special Libraries at the forefront of digital infrastructure • Institutional repositories and digital curation • Future of special libraries: Innovative designs towards a greener library • Achieving competencies beyond the profession through empowering librarians and other library personnel • Collaboration, cooperation and partnership among colleagues, institutions and business entities • The future of the profession: Dynamic roles of library associations and academic institutions • Going beyond the box: The role of public relations and marketing strategies to help promote the library • Corporate social responsibilities and customer care: Addressing clients’ changing needs and demands to be able to provide more responsive client services • Virtual networking as a tool for bridging the gap of communication and learning • New trends, techniques, and innovations in preservation and conservation • Open access vs. copyright and intellectual property: Ethics and fair use • Ethics and professionalism in library and information services: Preparing, developing and strategizing leadership to bring about a culture of values and sense of accountability in the future leaders of LIS Important Dates Start of Online Registration- August 1, 2012 Early Bird Registration Deadline- December 30, 2012 Last Day for Registration February- 28, 2013 Last Day for Full Paper Submission- November 30, 2012 Announcement of Selected Papers- December 30, 2012 Submission of Final Papers and Presentations- January 30, 2013 Best Paper Award Announcement- April 11, 2013 $600 – 1st $400 – 2nd $200 – 3rd For more details please visit the website: Website: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASl-2013.htm SLA Asian Chapter site: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/index.html ASLP Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASLP.librarians Email: icoasl.three@gmail.com Shirley Ingles-Cruz: singlescruz@gmail.com -- Regards -- Debal C Kar, PhD University Librarian Ambedkar University, Delhi Library Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 debal@aud.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.