Call for papers: IATLIS 2011Conference Theme: LIS Education, Research and training (LISERT): Vision 2020 Many issues and concerns have evolved in last few years in a rapidly changing scenario of LIS Education, Research and training (LISERT). Library Education is now more than100 years old in India, and it is time to take stock of the present situation to develop a vision for the near future. In order to discuss these issues and concerns, IATLIS has decided to organize the XVIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme ‘LIS Education, Research and Training: Vision 2020’ in 2011. Sub-themes: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only. 1 Critical analysis of 100 years of Library education in India to develop a sustainable vision for future. 2 Relevance of LIS education to job-market. 3 LIS Education – modes and methods 4 LIS Research and publication 5 Continuous Professional Education and Training 6. Impact of ICTs on LIS Education and Research 7. Restructuring of LIS Education 8. Partnership and collaboration 9. Faculty and infrastructural requirements with special reference to developing learning resources in Indian languages. 10. Accreditation and quality control in LIS Education Articles and research papers on the above sub-themes and other topics related to the theme are invited to reach the IATLIS headquarters in hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by 31 August 2011 at the following address: The General Secretary Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science C/o Department of Library & Information Science First Floor, Arts Block no. 1, Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. Email: IATLIS2011@GMAIL.COM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Harinder Pal Singh Kalra Reader Department of Library & Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. and Joint Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.