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International Conference of Asian Special Libraries** *(ICoASL 2011)* *on * *Building User Trust:* *The Key to Special Libraries Renaissance in Digital Era* *10 – 12 February 2011* Tokyo, Japan Venue *United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan* Organized by Special Libraries Association – Asian Chapter in association with Japan Special Libraries Association (JSLA) After the overwhelming success of ICoASL 2008 (International Conference of Asian Special Libraries) in New Delhi, the SLA Asian Chapter is now organizing the second ICoASL 2011 in Tokyo, Japan from 10 – 12 February 2011. The principal objective of ICoASL is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and skills relevant to Information Professionals in Asia with a global perspective. This Conference is expected to attract more than 500 participants from Japan, India, China, Taiwan, Asia, U.S. and the globe. You are invited to attend the same. For details please visit: * http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/Committee-ICoASL-2011.htm* *Thematic Areas * The conference aims to place special focus on user-oriented services that must be developed, strengthened, and re-engineered. It also aims at building user trust and reinforces the value and importance of special libraries as primary resources for reference and research in the digital era. The conference will discuss all aspects of special libraries in relation to the end user and the parent organization. The conference theme will be divided into following sub themes: l New dimensions in special libraries services l Services meeting strategic directions of parent organizations l Branding & Marketing of special library services l User survey, Satisfaction index & user confidence building measures l Library management - strategic direction, best practices, competency, education etc. l Performance Indicators for comparative evaluation Paper Submission Guidelines Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above themes and other related aspects. Papers should be sent to Conference Secretariat ([log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask]) until October 10, 2010 Best Paper Award and Discount - Best Paper Awards for two excellent papers / presentations: First Prize (USD600) and Second Prize (USD500). - 50% discount on registration fee for contributed paper presenters. *Dates to Remember * * * Last Date for Submission of Abstract/ Proposal** *10 October 2010*** Last Date for Submission of Final Papers** *22 November 2010*** Early Bird Registration ** 10 December 2010** Last Date for Registration ** 30 January 2011** * * Registration Please check the conference website for more details: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASl-2011.htm Registration Day 1 Only/Reception/Full Days/ Early Bird Registration till Dec. 10, 2010 December 11, 2010 onwards Japan Delegates Day 1 Only (except Reception) SLA/JSLA Member Yen 5,000 Yen 7,000 Non-SLA/Non-JSLA Yen 7,000 Yen 9,000 Student Yen 3,000 Yen 4,000 Reception Yen 5,000 Yen 5,000 Full Days & Reception SLA/JSLA Member Student Yen 13,000 Yen 15,000 Non-SLA/Non-JSLA Yen 15,000 Yen 17,000 Other Asian Country Delegates Full Days & Reception SLA Member Student US$150 US$170 Non-SLA Member US$175 US$200 Other Countries Delegates Full Days & Reception SLA Member Student US$190 US$210 Non-SLA Member US$225 US$250 *Deadline of Early Registration:* December 10, 2010 *Deadline of Registration:* January 30, 2011 SLA members, accompanied persons, Students, retired professionals and additional participants from the same organization can avail 15% discount. There will be 50% discount on registration fee for the authors who will present the paper in the conference. Conference Secretariats Kyoko Sato President Asian Chapter, SLA Kokos Consulting Ohkura 4-2-20-501 Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-0074 Japan E-mai: [log in to unmask] Email : [log in to unmask] P. K. Jain Membership Chair & Past President Asian Chapter, SLA Librarian, Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: [log in to unmask] E-mail: [log in to unmask] Sent by: Dr Debal C Kar, Chair, International Program Committee, ICoASL 2010, Tokyo, Japan *Sponsors:* <http://www.rrbconference.com/home.aspx?id=49> <http://www.rrbconference.com/home.aspx?id=49>