Dear Professional Collegues, Greetings from Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University. The Department is organizing a one-day National Conference on Libraries and Transformation: Issues and Challenges on 30th December 2017. The Conference brochure is available at http://bit.ly/libtrans. The objective of the Conference is to provide a platform to discuss and deliberate on the transformation issues in Libraries and Information Centres. It aims to equip the information professionals with knowledge, skills and strategies essential for managing the transformation in libraries. CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited on the main theme or any of the sub-themes of the conference. The last date for submission of paper is 15th DECEMBER 2017. MAIN THEME "Libraries and Transformation" SUB-THEMES User-centric information services Employment vs. Employability of LIS Graduates Modern-day Library Management Library Leadership Marketing library services Library User and Transformation Digital Content Management Digital Literacy Community Relationship Library Branding Papers may also be contributed on any topic related to the main theme. GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Papers may be sent to librarytransformation@gmail.com on or before the last date. The main/corresponding author will be communicated regarding the status of the paper submitted. All papers will go through plagiarism detection for the originality of the content. Follow APA style for citation and referencing. The layout and formatting shall be as per the accepted standards. Papers of registered delegates only will be considered for inclusion in the Proceedings. REGISTRATION FEE Working Professionals Rs. 500 Research Scholars Rs.300 Students Rs.200 DD should be drawn in favour of "The Finance Officer, Tumkur University, Tumakuru" payable at Tumakuru. IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of paper 15 December 2017 Communication of acceptance of paper 18 December 2017 Conference Date 30 December 2017 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Dr. Rajendra Babu H Organizing Secretary Assistant Professor Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka - 572 103 Phone: +91 9880297932 email: librarytransformation@gmail.com Looking forward for your contribution and active participation in the Conference. Thank you. -- With regards, Rupesh Kumar A Assistant Professor Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science Tumkur University, Tumakuru 572 103 INDIA Web: www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in email: rupesh@tumkuruniversity.ac.in ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0001-8787-6416 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.