Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following message on your mailing list. Thank you. Rupesh Kumar A Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science Tumkur University, Tumkur 572103, KARNATAKA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUMKUR UNIVERSITY Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Library & Information Science CALL FOR PAPERS The Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Library & Information Science and Centre for Rural and Social Documentation, Tumkur University, Tumkur is organizing Two-Day National Conference on “Information Literacy Competencies For Higher Learning & Research” during 21st - 22nd of October 2011.  Tumkur University Tumkur University was started in 2004 to address the needs of students in higher education in Tumkur district. With an ardent faith in the adage “Knowledge is Eternal”, the University is surging ahead with its researchgeared mission.  Aiming to achieve human potential development through committed and dedicated efforts, the University is ensuring an effective application of integrated and interdisciplinary approaches in its dissemination of knowledge. Dept. of Post Graduate Studies & Research in Library & Information Science Department of Library & Information Science was established in 2005 with the objective of imparting high and  sustainable quality education in Library & Information Science with Potential for Excellence in Knowledge Society. Centre for Rural Social Documentation The Centre for Rural Social Documentation supports teaching, learning, scholarship, and integrated education in the Indian tradition by providing access to, and facilitating the use of, a broad array of information resources. It is  committed to excellent service and open inquiry in an environment of academic freedom. About the Conference The Conference will provide an arena for Library & Information professionals to discuss the core concepts, key  competencies, models and policies of Information Literacy. It offers an opportunity for sharing their experiences and best practices in Information Literacy. Eminent experts will deliver lectures and conduct technical sessions on the theme. Who can participate? Library and information science professionals, teachers, research scholars, students and librarians from Academic,  special and public libraries and other enthusiasts. Conference Theme: “Information Literacy Competencies for Higher Learning and Research”. Sub-themes: · Information literacy framework · Information literacy standards · Information literacy and Information skills · Information literacy and Technology literacy · Information literacy and Research literacy · Information literacy and Curriculum · Information literacy and Lifelong learning · Information literacy models and Inquiry Learning Models · Information literacy and Academic partnership · Information literacy in web 2.0 and social networking Submission Guidelines: · Original papers on the above themes and sub-themes are invited. · The papers should be electronically submitted to tudlisconference@gmail.com and for more details please log on to www.tumkuruniversity.in · The paper should consist of Title of the paper, name (s) of the author/s and their address with e-mail ID · Abstract should be of 150-200 words followed by at least 5 Keywords. · Full Text and References. · All the Papers should be MS word single spaced, 12 points font size, Times New Roman not exceeding 3000-5000 words. Last date for submission of Abstracts – September 10, 2011 Last date for submission of full paper – September 20, 2011 (Note: Only registered delegates can present paper) ______________________________________________________________________________ Address for Communication: Ms.Hemavathi B N, Organizing Secretary, NCILCHR,2011, Department of Library & Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur – 572 103. Ph: +919945517725/ +9199455 20520. Email address: tudlisconference@gmail.com & bn.hemavathi@gmail.com Website: www.tumkuruniversity.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.