Call for Papers for XXVIII National Conference of IATLIS, 26-28 November 2011 at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Theme: LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT): Vision 2020 Many issues and concerns have evolved during last few years in a rapidly changing scenario of LIS Education, Research and training (LISERT). Library Education is now more than100 years old in India, and it is time to take stock of the present situation to develop a vision for the near future. In order to discuss these issues and concerns, IATLIS has decided to organize the XVIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme ‘LIS Education, Research and Training: Vision 2020’. In the centenary year of the LIS education in India, this conference would be organized jointly by the Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) from 26-28 November 2011. Sub-themes: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only. Critical analysis of 100 years of Library education in India to develop a sustainable vision for future. New dimensions of LIS Education in the next decade(s), proliferation of new departments/courses versus strengthening of existing ones. LIS education and job-market: relevance and consistency:  with a focus on UGC norms, Curriculum, teaching methods, evaluation and examination systems Role and status of LIS departments in Universities and Institutions of Higher Education and Research Faculty and infrastructural requirements with special reference to learning resources in Indian languages. Student-centered learning, space and support infrastructure (learning resources) Restructuring of LIS programmes with special emphasis on choice-based credit system Accreditation and quality assurance in LIS courses with special emphasis on Open and Distance Learning. LIS Research and publication: expanding horizons. Continuous Professional Education and Training Impact of ICTs on LIS Education and Research, and integration of Information Literacy and other upcoming subjects Partnership and collaboration in LIS education, research and training, Multidisciplinary and specialty courses for the corporate information environment. Alumni networking and support Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above sub-themes and other topics related to the main theme are invited to reach the IATLIS headquarters as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by 17 October 2011 at the address given below this message. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual. Abstracts only won’t be considered until the full paper is received. Authors should also send a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in the name of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), payable at Patiala along with the full paper. The papers received would be peer-reviewed for inclusion in the conference volume. The amount of Rs 500/- would be adjusted towards the author’s conference registration fee for papers to be included in the conference volume. The General Secretary Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) C/o Department of Library & Information Science First Floor, Arts Block no. 1, Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. Email: IATLIS2011@GMAIL.COM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu@gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.