Dear Sir/ Madam, I am very glad to inform that an International Conference is being organized on the theme `Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues and Challenges’ in the Hyderabad Karnataka Region at Ambedkar Bhavan, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka on January 30-31, 2015 by Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals Association, Bangalore in collaboration with RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, United Arab Emirates. The success of this conference depends on your active participation and sharing your expertise on any one of sub-themes in the form of conference paper and support us in our noble endeavour. The sub-themes of the conference are - LIS Education and Training - Innovations and Best practices - Information literacy and lifelong learning skills - Digital libraries & Library 3.0/ Web 3.0 - E-Resources Management - IPR and Copyright in technology environment - Doctoral Studies-Current Research in LIS - Public Librarianship - Social responsibilities and libraries - School and Special Librarianship - E-learning / virtual learning - Leadership and Human Resource Management - Knowledge management - Future Libraries and User Expectations The last date for submission of Conference Paper is 5th December 2014 and be sent to etfl2015@gmail.com A special session on Ph.D Symposium is also organised during the conference. Research Scholars (PhD) are invited to submit a short paper of 4-6 pages (2,000-3,000) words describing their research proposal, or ongoing or completed researches projects and send to etfl2015@gmail.com before 5th December 2014. *Registration before 31st Dec. 2014* Rs. 2500/- with accommodation Rs. 2000/- without accommodation *Students/Research Scholars:* Rs. 2000/- with accommodation Rs. 1500/- without accommodation Registration for Foreign delegates: US Dollar 300/- with accommodation US Dollar 250/- without accommodation We look forward for your active participation and. For further details, please visit www.scstlib.net and Conference brochure is attached for your kind information. -- Suresh Jange Ph.D University Deputy Librarian IFLA & Commonwealth Professional Fellow Council Member, ILA & Vice President- KASULA Virtual Learning Resource Centre & Digital Library Gulbarga University, Gulbarga - 585 106 Karnataka, India Mobile - +91-9902570129 URL: www.guglibrary.net Home: https://sj71.wordpress.com With Regards G JP Dixit Central Library Central University of Karnataka Kadaganchi Campus Aland Road Kalaburagi 585311 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.