Dear LIS Teachers and Professionals, We are pleased to announce that the annualIATLIS conference is to be held at Department of Library &Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The theme of theconference is “Changing Face of LISEducation: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies”.The conference is scheduled to be held during November 27-29, 2008. Theme ofthe Conference: ChangingFace of LIS Education: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies Sub-Themes: * Emerging Paradigms: Causes and Consequences * Learner, Knowledge and Assessment Centered Environments * LIS Education and Job-market expectations * Emerging Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies * Collaborative Learning and Teaching * Best Practices in Teaching, Learning in Assessment and Evaluation * Open and Distance Learning (ODL) * Continuing Professional Development * New Curricula and New methods of Teaching * Research agenda and literature support symbiosis of classroom, computers, library and the web * Future of LIS Education: Convergence and Divergence Call forPapers: Papers onthe above facets of the basic theme “Changing Face of LISEducation: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies” for theXXV-IATLIS National Conference should reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, GeneralSecretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library Information Science,Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, on or before Oct 31st, 2008. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please sendyour paper in print and electronic form on a 3�″ floppy or CD inWord and a soft copy through email to bdkumbar@yahoo.com.Registration:IndianDelegates:           Sponsored                       :        Rs.2500/-             Non-Sponsored               :        Rs. 2000/-           RetdProfessionals           :        Rs.1500/-           LocalParticipants            :        Rs.1500/- ForeignDelegates:            SARRCCountries:      $ 100            OtherCountries:        $ 150 Theregistration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of theconference, accommodation, boarding and local transport. Accompanyingperson shall not be entitled for conference kit. Delegatesare requested to include registration fees for accompanying personwhile forwarding their registration forms since it would not bepossible to entertain last minute requests in view of shortage ofaccommodation. Delegates are also requested to intimate their travelplan in advance to avoid inconvenience.The DemandDraft along with duly filled Registration Form should be sent on orbefore November 15, 2008 to:Prof.Ranjana VohraChairperson & Organising Secretary XXV IATLIS National Conference Deptt. of Library andInformation ScienceArts Block IVPanjab University, Chandigarh160014Email:ranjanashiv@yahoo.comPhone no.(0172)2541866, 2534769/ 71Mobile: 09915338208 ImportantDates:             Receiptof full papers: 31st October, 2008             Lastdate for Registration: 15 November, 2008             SeminarDates: 27-29 November, 2008 Weextend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librariansfor participation in XXV IATLIS National Conference 2008. * Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: karisiddappa@gmail.com. Cell - 09880329880 * Dr. B.D.Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept. of Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: bdkumbar@yahoo.com. Cell – 099454 08212 * Prof. Ranjana Vohra, Organizing Secretary, Chairperson, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Arts Block IV, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, Email: ranjanashiv@yahoo.com, Phone no. (office) (0172) 2541866, 2534769, 2534771 * Prof. Preeti Mahajan, Joint Organizing Secretary, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Arts Block IV, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, Email: ipreeti2001@yahoo.com, Phone no. (office) (0172) 2534773, 2541866 For more information please visit: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Regards and Best Wishes. Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone #  (0172) 2700459(R)         (0172) 2534775(O)               9217133380(M)           Email: rupak2811@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.