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
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]
Sent by: Dr Debal C Kar, Chair, International Program Committee, ICoASL 2010, Tokyo, Japan
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