Dear All, Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us. *XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006* * * The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future. IATLIS Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes. Punjabi University, Patiala Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India, was established on the 30th April, 1962under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org DLIS, Punjabi University Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India. DLIS, Punjabi Universityis a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org/pages/dlis/dlis.htm The Conference The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi Universityis pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 –25 November 2006 at Patiala. *THEME*: Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues - Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building. *Director of the Conference*: Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K). *Call for Papers* This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006. Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to bdkumbar@yahoo.com *Registration Fee* *Library Professionals from India* Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential) * * *Delegates from abroad* From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150 Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules. Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL: *http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html* How to Reach Patiala Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu. All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate. Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance. *Climate and Clothing* Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets. Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS, Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh, Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest. We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006. Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: karisiddappa@gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: bdkumbar@yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: jagtar.kindu@gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: trishanjit.kaur@gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Dear All,   Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us.   XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006   The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future.   IATLIS   Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes.   Punjabi University , Patiala   Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India , was established on the 30th April, 1962 under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org       DLIS, Punjabi University   Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India . DLIS, Punjabi University is a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org /pages/dlis/dlis.htm     The Conference   The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University is pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 – 25 November 2006 at Patiala .   THEME : Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century   Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals   - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues -          Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building.   Director of the Conference : Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu , Jammu (J&K).   Call for Papers   This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006 . Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar@yahoo.com   Registration Fee   Library Professionals from India Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential)   Delegates from abroad From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150   Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules.   Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL:   http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html   How to Reach Patiala   Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu . All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate.   Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance.   Climate and Clothing Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets.   Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS , Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh , Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest.   We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006.   Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad 580003. Email:   mailto:karisiddappa@gmail.com karisiddappa@gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar@yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India.   Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:jagtar.kindu@gmail.com jagtar.kindu@gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University , Patiala 147002 ( Punjab ) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:trishanjit.kaur@gmail.com trishanjit.kaur@gmail.com         Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India)