Library, Documentation & Information Sc. Division of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Dept. of Library & Information Sc., Mizoram University, Aizwal are going to organize a joint collaborative programme for a Three day National Seminar on “Quality Development in Library & Information Services” during February 24-26, 2010 at the campus of Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal.   Details of the seminar :   Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal.   Target Participants: This National Seminar is being organized with its focus towards LIS Professionals from the Northeast region only. Apart from LIS professionals, teachers, and researchers can also participate and share their experiences and suggestions on the seminar topic.   Call for Papers: Organizing Committee encourages Paper presentation for participation during this National Seminar. Contributed Authors are requested to send their papers within 31st of January 2010 to: Mrs Bhomra Chatterji Indian Statistical Institute Library 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India. bhomrac@gmail.com   Different facets of the main topic:   1.     Library and Information Services-Best Practices, Value Added Services, Case Studies 2.     Library Evaluation-Assessment and Effectiveness, Measurement of Customer Satisfaction 3.     Capacity Building- Developing Professional Competency 4.     Continual Improvement- Staff Development, Training to the Trainers 5.     Management of LICs- Tools and Techniques 6.     Change Management- Acceptability, Adoptability and Accountability 7.     Quality Assurance- Certification and Accreditation   Pedagogy of the Seminar: The Seminar will cover the Lectures and Panel discussions on the selected sub- Themes. Hospitality: Registered Participants from North-East Region of India only will be provided with Seminar kit, Local hospitality and their traveling cost towards venue and back through road only against the original receipt of  their  fare.   Accommodation: Accommodation for outstation participants may be arranged if request is sent at least fifteen days before the Seminar with free of charges.   Seminar Faculty: Invited Guest Lecturers, experts in different facets of the Topic have kindly consented to deliver lectures on their valuable knowledge & experiences in the themes.   All Communications should Address: Mrs. Bhomra Chatterji Seminar Convener (ISI) 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India Ph. (033) 2575-2114 Mob:09831241921 E-mail: bhomrac@gmail.com Or Prof. Pravakar Rath Seminar Director (MZU) Dept. of Library and Information Science Mizoram University, Aizwal, India Ph. (0389) 2331607 Mob: 09436154563 E-mail: pravakarrath@gmail.com   -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.