Last date for abstract submission extended for 34th National Conference of IATLIS, 3-4 December 2018.

[Khushpreet Singh Brar]

On the request of some professionals and researchers the last date for

submission of abstracts XXXIV National Conference of IATLIS has been
extended as per the revised schedule given below:

Abstract submission (revised date)                  : 22 October 2018
Notification of acceptance (revised date)          :  29 October 2018
Full paper submission (revised date)                : 22 November 2018
Registration form submission                           : 27 November 2018
Conference Dates                                         : 03-04December 2018
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XXXIV NATIONAL CONFERENCE of IATLIS on theme "LIS Education, Research
and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable
Development Goals"

03-04 December 2018

Jointly organized by

The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science
(IATLIS), and The Department of Library and Information Science,
Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh

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Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (Haryana)

ABOUT THE IATLIS
The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science
(IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and
professionals in Library and Information Science in India.  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, teacher training, etc.
It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of
LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national
seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference
proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library
Education and Research”.  For more details about the association,
kindly go to www.iatlis.org

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The Central University of Haryana is among 15 newest Central
Universities established by the MHRD under the Central Universities
Act, 2009 of the Parliament. The university has been awarded ‘A’ Grade
by NAAC. It is a student-centered research institution located in
Mahendergarh, Haryana. Mahendergarh is now a part of the Extended
Capital Region (NCR) and is around 125 Kilometers away from Delhi and
well connected to Delhi through Railways.

Under the dynamic guidance of Vice-chancellor Prof. R C Kuhad, one of
the most respected and eminent scholars in India and backed by rich
and diverse faculty the university aims to develop enlightened
citizenship of a knowledge society for peace and prosperity of
individuals, nation and the world, through the promotion of
innovation, creative endeavours, and scholarly inquiry. A keen
profile, outstanding achievements in research and teaching, and a
modern administration are the focus of its actions. The pursuit of
knowledge and technological progress is guided by the principles of
excellence and quality. Currently the university has eleven schools
and more than thirty Departments offering UG, PG and doctoral degree
courses. Each department organizes teaching and research in a
different subject area.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Library and Information Science was started from the
academic session 2014-2015 under the School of Computer Science and
Informatics. The aim of the department is to impart quality education
to meet national and global challenges through providing training &
research facilities and promoting new technologies in teaching &
learning that are globally recognized, meet the needs of a changing
society and highly valued at different workplaces. The Department
currently offers PG Programme(Master of Library & Information Science)
with a regular study period of four semesters and welcomes students
from all backgrounds, who have an interest in entering and progressing
within, the LIS profession. The course provides comprehensive
education in view of multidisciplinary fields of study, incorporating
the fundamental and applied subjects in Library and Information
Science. Our teaching emphasizes both traditional and digital media,
engagement with digital Library Practices. The Students of the
department are placed in the various Libraries, Information Centers,
and academic Institutions

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2018 is: LIS Education,
Research and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable
Development Goals

Sub-themes include, but are not limited to:

·         UN Sustainable Development Goals and capacity building
·         Technology advances and demands for new skills and competencies.
·         Manpower development for mobile-based library services, big
data opportunities, knowledge consultancy, etc.
·         Media and information literacy skills
·         LIS research for advancing the role and services of libraries
·         LISERT collaborations across frontiers
·         Open and distance learning in LIS
·         Learning resources: MOOCs, e-PG Pathshala
·         Globalization and its impact on LISERT
·         Ethics and aesthetics of LIS education and practice
-      A Tutorial on "Media and information literacy-based evaluation
criteria for separating predatory publications from scholarly
journals” would also be conducted at the conference.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the
theme of the conference. Interested paper presenters are requested to
kindly send abstract (300 – 500 words) latest by 22 October 2018.
Abstracts will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main
topic of the conference. The abstracts should include full title
including sub-title (if any), names and contact details of all
authors, abstract proper, 3-5 keywords, and a brief bio (up to 200
words) of each author, latest by 22 October 2018 to the General
Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at
iatli...@gmail.com

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Indian Delegates:
Sponsored: Rs.  2000/-
Non-Sponsored: Rs.  1500/-
Retired Professionals: Rs.  1,000/-
Accompanying Person: Rs.  1,000/-
Students/Researchers: Rs.  300/-

Foreign Delegates:
SAARC Countries: $ 100
Other Countries: $ 200

The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the
conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea
for the conference days. The registration fee does not include
breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the
conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would
be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of
the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees
for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms
since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for
accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for
conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel
plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft/
Multicity cheque  for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS
payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in
Registration Form latest by 27 November 2018. Delegates can also
transfer the registration fee online in account no. 65048083922 of
State Bank of India, Punjabi University, Patiala branch (IFSC Code:
SBIN0050009). The account is in the name of Indian Association of
Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS). In case of
online transfer, the proof of transfer should be sent with the
registration form.

All the participants are requested to send their registration form
duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 27
November 2018 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library
and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab).
Phone: 0175-3046179, 80.

IMPORTANT DATES Revised:

Abstract submission (revised date)                  : 22 October 2018
Notification of acceptance (revised date)           :  29 October 2018
Full paper submission  (revised date)               : 22 November 2018
Registration form submission                         :  27 November 2018
Conference Dates                                          : 03-04December 2018

For further details contact:

Dr. I.V. Malhan
Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Central
University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
& President, IATLIS.
and
Dr. H.P.S. Kalra
Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi
University, Patiala
& General Secretary, IATLIS.
Tel: 0175-3046179, 6180. Email: iatlis....@gmail.com

HOW TO REACH UNIVERSITY
Central University of Haryana is located on Mahendergarh - Charkhi
Dadri road about 08 kms from Mahendergarh; 163 kms from Delhi and
Gurgaon. The nearest railway station is Mahendergarh (8 kms from
university) well connected with New Delhi and other places. In case of
any difficulty, participants may contact the Department of Library and
Information Science on tel. No. 9992084321, 8988167975, 8607693230

ACCOMODATION DETAILS
Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A
limited accommodation is available in the university hostel. Lodging
can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For
further details contact: Dr.Pawan Kumar Saini, Organizing Secretary
and Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science,
Central University of Haryana Mahendergarh (Haryana). Tel: 9992084321.
Email: pawan...@cuh.ac.in

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Registration Form

XXXIV IATLIS Conference

03-04 December 2018 at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh.

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Kindly send the completed registration form along with registration
fee to: The General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and
Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab)
latest by 27 November 2018.