Action for Development through Libraries Programme Core Activity (ALP)
Scholarships Asia and Oceania
IFLA/ALP Workshop : School of Information Management, New Zealand
The applications should be received at the latest, by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date. Download Applications
More information about Asia and Oceania Section: Project/Publications/Annual Report of IFLA Asia and Oceania Section
The main objectives of the Section are to initiate, promote and facilitate the development of library and information services and the library profession within the five sub-regions of Asia and Oceania: West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania. The Section works in cooperation with the other Regional Sections and all of IFLA's Sections and Core Activities, especially the Action for Development through Libraries Programme.
11/11/07
IFLA Science & Technology Libraries Section
IFLA Science & Technology Libraries Section - Call for PapersThe World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference
and Council will be held in Qu้bec,/ /Canada,/ /10-15 August 2008. The
theme for the Conference is: "Libraries without borders: Navigating
towards global understanding". http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm .
The Science and Technology Libraries Section is planning a two-hour
program in Qu้bec and we invite you to submit an abstract for
presentation. The theme for our meeting is *"Science across Libraries:
**provision of science and technology information resources and services
in diverse settings"*.
Increasingly, information resources and services related to science and
technology are in demand by users beyond traditional contexts and with
varying levels of expertise and knowledge. A variety of libraries and
other information professionals are called upon to design innovative
approaches to meeting this demand. Complicating such efforts, however,
are issues related to science and technology literacy in the general
public, collection development and access issues, and other provision
and source related challenges. Moreover, trends in science and
technology, particularly those of global importance (such as global
warming, the ecological impact of globalization, or information
technology issues in developing countries) can increase demand of
certain resources and challenge the expertise of traditional librarians.
In addition to a keynote speaker, we are seeking three excellent papers
that address the issues surrounding and affecting the provision of
science and technology information resources and services in diverse
settings. Of particular interest are papers that represent perspectives
that will have relevance to an international audience.
Three papers will be selected for presentation. Proposals for papers must be submitted by *14 January 2008*. The proposal should include a title, a 200-400 word
abstract and relevant biographical information of author(s) / presenter(s). Successful proposals will be identified by *14 February 2008* and presenters will be notified.
The full paper is due by *1 May 2008*. We hope that Simultaneous Interpretation will be available for this session, but we strongly recommend that the presentation
slides should be in English, even if the presentation is delivered in one of the other official languages.
and Council will be held in Qu้bec,/ /Canada,/ /10-15 August 2008. The
theme for the Conference is: "Libraries without borders: Navigating
towards global understanding". http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm .
The Science and Technology Libraries Section is planning a two-hour
program in Qu้bec and we invite you to submit an abstract for
presentation. The theme for our meeting is *"Science across Libraries:
**provision of science and technology information resources and services
in diverse settings"*.
Increasingly, information resources and services related to science and
technology are in demand by users beyond traditional contexts and with
varying levels of expertise and knowledge. A variety of libraries and
other information professionals are called upon to design innovative
approaches to meeting this demand. Complicating such efforts, however,
are issues related to science and technology literacy in the general
public, collection development and access issues, and other provision
and source related challenges. Moreover, trends in science and
technology, particularly those of global importance (such as global
warming, the ecological impact of globalization, or information
technology issues in developing countries) can increase demand of
certain resources and challenge the expertise of traditional librarians.
In addition to a keynote speaker, we are seeking three excellent papers
that address the issues surrounding and affecting the provision of
science and technology information resources and services in diverse
settings. Of particular interest are papers that represent perspectives
that will have relevance to an international audience.
Three papers will be selected for presentation. Proposals for papers must be submitted by *14 January 2008*. The proposal should include a title, a 200-400 word
abstract and relevant biographical information of author(s) / presenter(s). Successful proposals will be identified by *14 February 2008* and presenters will be notified.
The full paper is due by *1 May 2008*. We hope that Simultaneous Interpretation will be available for this session, but we strongly recommend that the presentation
slides should be in English, even if the presentation is delivered in one of the other official languages.
11/9/07
Academic Libraries Seminar in Thailand
การสัมมนาความร่วมมือห้องสมุดสถาบันอุดมศึกษา ครั้งที่ 25ณ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโลโลยีสุรนารี
Knowledge Management 2007 Conference at Siam University
Thai Library Association Annual Conference, 18-21 December 2007
Knowledge Management 2007 Conference at Siam University
Thai Library Association Annual Conference, 18-21 December 2007
IFLA Health and Biosciences Libraries Section
World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference and Council
"Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding"10-14 August 2008, Qu้bec, Canada
Call for Papers from IFLA Health and Biosciences Libraries Section for its Session
"The Role of Humanities in Medical Education and Patient Care"
IFLA's Health and Biosciences Section (http://www.ifla.org/VII/s28/index.htm) invites you to submit an abstract for a presentation on this theme for its Open Session at the World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference and Councilto be held 10-14 August 2008, Qu้bec, Canada (http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm)
Aim and Scope of the Session
The purpose of the Session is to explore the role humanities in medical education and patient care
and their implications for health sciences libraries.
The audience of this Session is likely to include health care professionals, educators, researchers and librarians.
The presentations that address the following issues are particularly welcome:
-.. does the use of literature, art, music, and philosophy in the context of patient care improve communications skills,
human understanding, and patient satisfaction care?
-.. examples of integration of humanities into medical curricula
-.. collection development and use of a humanities collection in a medical library
-.. practical considerations in building a humanities in medicine collection in a medical library
-.. library support of humanities in medicine education
-.. existing programs to address these issues
-.. other relevant topics will also be considered.
The delivery of each presentation is anticipated to be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and answers.
The written version of the presentation should be made available prior to the session and these may be published on IFLANET.
Submission Guidelines
The proposals must be submitted in an electronic format and must contain
-.. Title of paper
-.. Authors of the paper
-.. Abstract or summary of the paper (200-400 maximum words)
-.. Speaker's name, address, professional affiliation, email address, biographical note (40 words)
Important Dates
January 30th 2008: Deadline for submission of abstracts
March 1st 2008: Notification of acceptance by the Review Committee of the Section
May 1st 2008 Deadline for submission of full text of the paper (4000 words maximum).
Please send an abstract of 200-400 words in your proposed paper, full contact details and a short CV
to Pไivi Pekkarinen paivi.pekkarinen@helsinki.fi and copies to Kate Oliver koliver@jhmi.edu and
to Heather Todd h.todd@library.uq.edu.au by January 30th 2008
Regrettably IFLA's Sections do not have funds available to pay for speakers' expenses, although there may be limited funding available through other IFLA channels, especially for people from developing countries http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla73/satellite2call-en.htm .
"Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding"10-14 August 2008, Qu้bec, Canada
Call for Papers from IFLA Health and Biosciences Libraries Section for its Session
"The Role of Humanities in Medical Education and Patient Care"
IFLA's Health and Biosciences Section (http://www.ifla.org/VII/s28/index.htm) invites you to submit an abstract for a presentation on this theme for its Open Session at the World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference and Councilto be held 10-14 August 2008, Qu้bec, Canada (http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm)
Aim and Scope of the Session
The purpose of the Session is to explore the role humanities in medical education and patient care
and their implications for health sciences libraries.
The audience of this Session is likely to include health care professionals, educators, researchers and librarians.
The presentations that address the following issues are particularly welcome:
-.. does the use of literature, art, music, and philosophy in the context of patient care improve communications skills,
human understanding, and patient satisfaction care?
-.. examples of integration of humanities into medical curricula
-.. collection development and use of a humanities collection in a medical library
-.. practical considerations in building a humanities in medicine collection in a medical library
-.. library support of humanities in medicine education
-.. existing programs to address these issues
-.. other relevant topics will also be considered.
The delivery of each presentation is anticipated to be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and answers.
The written version of the presentation should be made available prior to the session and these may be published on IFLANET.
Submission Guidelines
The proposals must be submitted in an electronic format and must contain
-.. Title of paper
-.. Authors of the paper
-.. Abstract or summary of the paper (200-400 maximum words)
-.. Speaker's name, address, professional affiliation, email address, biographical note (40 words)
Important Dates
January 30th 2008: Deadline for submission of abstracts
March 1st 2008: Notification of acceptance by the Review Committee of the Section
May 1st 2008 Deadline for submission of full text of the paper (4000 words maximum).
Please send an abstract of 200-400 words in your proposed paper, full contact details and a short CV
to Pไivi Pekkarinen paivi.pekkarinen@helsinki.fi and copies to Kate Oliver koliver@jhmi.edu and
to Heather Todd h.todd@library.uq.edu.au by January 30th 2008
Regrettably IFLA's Sections do not have funds available to pay for speakers' expenses, although there may be limited funding available through other IFLA channels, especially for people from developing countries http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla73/satellite2call-en.htm .
11/8/07
IFLA Information Technology Section
CALL FOR PAPERS
IFLA Information Technology Section
4th World Library and Information Congress, Quebec City, Canada, 10 -14 August 2008
THE CONFERENCE
The IFLA annual congress provides an opportunity to present library research and outcomes in Information Technology and Innovation in a multi-disciplinary international forum. The IFLA Information Technology Section invites technologists, librarians and other interested parties working in the field of library systems to submit proposals for papers in a 2-hour session in Quebec.
SESSION THEME
Enabling access to the global library - Small is Beautiful: Distributed deployment of library services for small and special libraries.
THE TOPIC
Open Source, distributed services delivery, web services and smart clients provide new paradigms for delivery of library services technology to small and special libraries. In keeping with the theme of the 74th World Library and Information Congress, "Libraries without borders: navigating toward global understanding" , we invite papers that showcase:
successful models for information technology innovation and service delivery to special libraries (e.g. Digital Libraries)
give demonstrations of how technology innovation is changing paradigms for technology delivery to small and special libraries (e.g. web services, smart clients, mash-ups, library 2.0 delivery, integration of web 2.0 in catalog services)
present case studies in open source application deployment that enhances interoperability between a diverse range of libraries.
SUBMISSIONS
The deadline for submitting a detailed, abstract (500 words) and full author details is 30 January 2008. Selection of papers is based on the abstract, and presenters will be notified by 1 March 2008 at the latest whether they have been successful
The full paper is due on 15 May 2008 and must be an original submission not published elsewhere
All submissions should be sent to Alenka Kavcic-Colic, Secretary of the Information Technology Section, e-mail: alenka.kavcic@nuk.uni-lj.si.
Both abstracts and full papers should be submitted as a MS Word file by e-mail; fax or post should be used only as a last resort
Papers should be of up to 4000 words
Papers should be in English with an abstract, and the presenter must be fluent in English
20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper in the Conference
The author(s) should indicate his/her personal full contact details and include a summary curriculum vitae with the paper. Also, a digital photograph would be useful.
Invited are the following types of contributions: papers, research studies and reports on practices and advances that will be presented at the conference and included on the conference Web site.
Reinhard Altenh๖ner
Chair: Information Technology Standing Committee
E-mail: R.Altenhoener@d-nb.de
The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Information Technology Section's Standing Committee.
15-20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during the Section's open programme in Quebec.
Selected papers can be nominated by the committee for inclusion in the IFLA Congress Journal.
IFLA Information Technology Section
4th World Library and Information Congress, Quebec City, Canada, 10 -14 August 2008
THE CONFERENCE
The IFLA annual congress provides an opportunity to present library research and outcomes in Information Technology and Innovation in a multi-disciplinary international forum. The IFLA Information Technology Section invites technologists, librarians and other interested parties working in the field of library systems to submit proposals for papers in a 2-hour session in Quebec.
SESSION THEME
Enabling access to the global library - Small is Beautiful: Distributed deployment of library services for small and special libraries.
THE TOPIC
Open Source, distributed services delivery, web services and smart clients provide new paradigms for delivery of library services technology to small and special libraries. In keeping with the theme of the 74th World Library and Information Congress, "Libraries without borders: navigating toward global understanding" , we invite papers that showcase:
successful models for information technology innovation and service delivery to special libraries (e.g. Digital Libraries)
give demonstrations of how technology innovation is changing paradigms for technology delivery to small and special libraries (e.g. web services, smart clients, mash-ups, library 2.0 delivery, integration of web 2.0 in catalog services)
present case studies in open source application deployment that enhances interoperability between a diverse range of libraries.
SUBMISSIONS
The deadline for submitting a detailed, abstract (500 words) and full author details is 30 January 2008. Selection of papers is based on the abstract, and presenters will be notified by 1 March 2008 at the latest whether they have been successful
The full paper is due on 15 May 2008 and must be an original submission not published elsewhere
All submissions should be sent to Alenka Kavcic-Colic, Secretary of the Information Technology Section, e-mail: alenka.kavcic@nuk.uni-lj.si.
Both abstracts and full papers should be submitted as a MS Word file by e-mail; fax or post should be used only as a last resort
Papers should be of up to 4000 words
Papers should be in English with an abstract, and the presenter must be fluent in English
20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper in the Conference
The author(s) should indicate his/her personal full contact details and include a summary curriculum vitae with the paper. Also, a digital photograph would be useful.
Invited are the following types of contributions: papers, research studies and reports on practices and advances that will be presented at the conference and included on the conference Web site.
Reinhard Altenh๖ner
Chair: Information Technology Standing Committee
E-mail: R.Altenhoener@d-nb.de
The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Information Technology Section's Standing Committee.
15-20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during the Section's open programme in Quebec.
Selected papers can be nominated by the committee for inclusion in the IFLA Congress Journal.
An International Training Program on "INFORMATION":STIMULATE
An International Training Program on "INFORMATION":STIMULATE
Scientific and Technological Information
Management in Universities and Libraries:
an Active Training Environment(Edition 8)
Announcement
Information about this training program can be found on the WWW starting from:
http://www.vub.ac.be/BIBLIO/itp/
The program is planned to take place mainly in Brussels, Belgium, for 3 months:
October 1 - December 19, 2008.
Language used is English.
Our motto is
"Helping educators and innovators to advance knowledge and to enrich lives"
Scientific and Technological Information
Management in Universities and Libraries:
an Active Training Environment(Edition 8)
Announcement
Information about this training program can be found on the WWW starting from:
http://www.vub.ac.be/BIBLIO/itp/
The program is planned to take place mainly in Brussels, Belgium, for 3 months:
October 1 - December 19, 2008.
Language used is English.
Our motto is
"Helping educators and innovators to advance knowledge and to enrich lives"
11/2/07
IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section
Call for Papers – IFLA Government Information and Official Publications Section (GIOPS)
The Government Information and Official Publications Section invites submissions for its programme for the 74th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress 10-14 August 2008 to be held in Qu้bec, Canada ( http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm). In keeping with the IFLA conference theme, "Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding", the GIOPS sub-theme is "Globalization of government information: creating digital archives for increased access".
Government, non-governmental and intergovernmental knowledge resources play an important role in our global society. Increasingly these resources are either born digital or are being digitized for enhanced access by people everywhere. Governments at many levels, institutions, non-governmental and international organizations, and individuals are collaborating locally, nationally, regionally and internationally to make these resources available digitally and to ensure that they are properly preserved and archived for sustained use by future generations.
Submissions are invited which discuss collaborative digitization projects that make available historical or current official and/or government resources. Topics covered might include the project’s development, content and content management, use of and adherence to digitization standards and benefits to a globalizing world. Submissions of a more theoretical approach will also be considered.
Four papers will be selected for presentation. Proposals for papers must be submitted by 15 January 2008 to Alice Ramohlola ( Alice.Ramohlola@wits.ac.za) with copies to Irja Peltonen (Irja.Peltonen@vm.fi), Jackie Druery, (drueryj@queensu.ca) and Marcy Allen, (mallen@psu.edu). The proposal should include a title, 200-400 word abstract and relevant biographical information of author(s)/presenter(s). Successful proposals will be identified by 15 February 2008 and presenters notified. The full paper is due by 15 April 2008. Please note that all fees, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation, etc. are the responsibility of the author(s) of accepted papers. For additional information, please contact any of the above.
Jackie Druery
Head, Learning & Research Services
Joseph S. Stauffer Library
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
K7L 5C4
(613) 533-3309
drueryj@post.queensu.ca
The Government Information and Official Publications Section invites submissions for its programme for the 74th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress 10-14 August 2008 to be held in Qu้bec, Canada ( http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla74/index.htm). In keeping with the IFLA conference theme, "Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding", the GIOPS sub-theme is "Globalization of government information: creating digital archives for increased access".
Government, non-governmental and intergovernmental knowledge resources play an important role in our global society. Increasingly these resources are either born digital or are being digitized for enhanced access by people everywhere. Governments at many levels, institutions, non-governmental and international organizations, and individuals are collaborating locally, nationally, regionally and internationally to make these resources available digitally and to ensure that they are properly preserved and archived for sustained use by future generations.
Submissions are invited which discuss collaborative digitization projects that make available historical or current official and/or government resources. Topics covered might include the project’s development, content and content management, use of and adherence to digitization standards and benefits to a globalizing world. Submissions of a more theoretical approach will also be considered.
Four papers will be selected for presentation. Proposals for papers must be submitted by 15 January 2008 to Alice Ramohlola ( Alice.Ramohlola@wits.ac.za) with copies to Irja Peltonen (Irja.Peltonen@vm.fi), Jackie Druery, (drueryj@queensu.ca) and Marcy Allen, (mallen@psu.edu). The proposal should include a title, 200-400 word abstract and relevant biographical information of author(s)/presenter(s). Successful proposals will be identified by 15 February 2008 and presenters notified. The full paper is due by 15 April 2008. Please note that all fees, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation, etc. are the responsibility of the author(s) of accepted papers. For additional information, please contact any of the above.
Jackie Druery
Head, Learning & Research Services
Joseph S. Stauffer Library
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
K7L 5C4
(613) 533-3309
drueryj@post.queensu.ca
10/31/07
IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
Call for Papers
IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
Division of Collections and Services
74th World Library and Information Congress, Quebec City, Canada, 10-14
August 2008
*Session Theme: "In and Out (of Copyright): Contrasting Perspectives on
Digitization of Library Collections"
The IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section invites
librarians and other interested parties to submit proposals for papers
for the Section's two hour Open Programme during the Quebec Congress.
A broad range of initiatives are underway in the library and information
community focusing on digitization of print collections, including
materials both in and out of copyright. We invite papers that present
contrasting views, from participating libraries or organizations, of
these various digitization efforts. We are interested in learning about
the opportunities that are presented and the challenges that have arisen
in participating libraries and organizations.
Please send a detailed abstract (1 page or at least 300 words) of the
proposed paper (must not have been published elsewhere) and relevant
biographical information for the author(s)/presenter(s) _by 1 February
2008_ via email to:*
*Lynn Sipe (Mr.)
Chair, IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
Standing Committee
Collection Development Coordinator
USC Libraries
University of Southern California
WAH B4D
Los Angeles, California 90089-0294
Tel: (213)740-2929 Fax: (213)740-3148
e-mail: lsipe@usc.edu*
*The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Acquisition and
Collection Development Section's Standing Committee. Successful
proposals will be identified by 22 February 2008. Full papers will be
due by 15 May 2008. Papers should be no longer than 20 pages. A maximum
of 20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during
the Section's Open Programme in Quebec.
IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
Division of Collections and Services
74th World Library and Information Congress, Quebec City, Canada, 10-14
August 2008
*Session Theme: "In and Out (of Copyright): Contrasting Perspectives on
Digitization of Library Collections"
The IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section invites
librarians and other interested parties to submit proposals for papers
for the Section's two hour Open Programme during the Quebec Congress.
A broad range of initiatives are underway in the library and information
community focusing on digitization of print collections, including
materials both in and out of copyright. We invite papers that present
contrasting views, from participating libraries or organizations, of
these various digitization efforts. We are interested in learning about
the opportunities that are presented and the challenges that have arisen
in participating libraries and organizations.
Please send a detailed abstract (1 page or at least 300 words) of the
proposed paper (must not have been published elsewhere) and relevant
biographical information for the author(s)/presenter(s) _by 1 February
2008_ via email to:*
*Lynn Sipe (Mr.)
Chair, IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
Standing Committee
Collection Development Coordinator
USC Libraries
University of Southern California
WAH B4D
Los Angeles, California 90089-0294
Tel: (213)740-2929 Fax: (213)740-3148
e-mail: lsipe@usc.edu*
*The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Acquisition and
Collection Development Section's Standing Committee. Successful
proposals will be identified by 22 February 2008. Full papers will be
due by 15 May 2008. Papers should be no longer than 20 pages. A maximum
of 20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during
the Section's Open Programme in Quebec.
10/30/07
The World Library & Information Congress/ IFLA General Conference Qu้bec, Canada, August 10-15, 2008
The World Library & Information Congress/ IFLA General Conference Qu้bec, Canada, August 10-15, 2008
Call for Papers and Panelists Management of Library Associations Section with Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section and Action for Development through Libraries Programme
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Session Theme: LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ADVOCACY FOR LIBRARIES : BEST PRACTICES IN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
This programme is a collaboration between the Management of Library Association Section (MLAS), the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section (CPDWL) and the Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP).
GLOBAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – GLAD was developed by the Management of Library Association Section (MLAS) and received the approval of IFLA Governing Board in 2006 as a strategic initiative.
The objective of the GLAD Programme is to help to develop a set of skills relating to Library Association Management in order to strengthen the pool of qualified personnel who will potentially manage Library Associations at the local level. This in turn will help to strengthen the pool of potential candidates from which IFLA can draw for leadership positions within the Association.
MLAS, CPDWL and ALP share the mission of the GLAD Programme : to strenghten the management of library associations in order to make associations stronger players in the development of libraries and thus in the development of societies in all parts of the world. This to be achieved through continuous training and development of information professionals.
The World Library & Information Congress/ IFLA General Conference takes place in Qu้bec, Canada, August 10-15, 2008. The overall conference theme is "Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding". As part of the conference program the MLAS, CPDWL and ALP will host a one day session entitled “Leadership skills and advocacy for libraries : best practices in library association management” consisting of
Part 1: presentations and,
Part 2: interactive discussion focused on Library Association Management techniques and principles like leadership skills and advocacy for libraries.
The programme is envisioned as having presentations in the morning with invited speakers allocated 20 minutes presentation time after which there will be 10 minutes of discussion. The afternoon session will take the form of interactive round-table sessions in the afternoon devoted to discussion of problems and solutions.
LIS educators and practitioners are invited to submit proposals for presentations and roundtable sessions that provide practical information which will enhance the ability of participants to become successful Library Association Managers and Leaders. We plan to present best practices from each of the three IFLA regions of Africa, Latin America-Caribbian and Asia–Oceania where ALP has supported succesful projects or actions.
Proposals may focus on, but are not limited to:
best practices of working in the political arena and in advocacy
best practices of management of library associations
strategic planning
financial management and reporting
communication and presentation skills
business case writing
mentoring
general leadership skills targeted at all levels – beginners, intermediate, advanced, and executive rank
If interested, please send a one-page abstract on one of the topics mentioned above or any other topic which is in keeping with the objective of the workshop. Include a short biography on the author and a digital photo if available.
Your abstract must be submitted by 15 December 2007 to:
Sinikka Sipilae, MLAS Section
E-mail: sinikka.sipila@fla.fi and
Sylvia Piggott, CPDWL Section
E-mail: spiggott@sympatico.ca
The abstracts will be reviewed by members of MLAS and CPDWL standing committees and by the ALP Office. Successful applicants will be notified by end of February 2008.
Full papers will be due on 1 May 2008 to allow time for review of papers and translations. Papers should not be longer than 20 pages. A maximum of 20 minutes will be allowed for a presentation or summary of the paper during the Sections program in the Conference.
All the abstracts must be in English. Papers can be presented during the Conference in any IFLA working language (English, French, German, Russian, Spanish), but the interactive round-table sessions in the afternoon should be in English only.
Information on the author should include name, contact details, affiliations (home institution, professional memberships, etc) and a brief statement of experience and expertise related to the themes of this conference program.
Please note that the expenses of attending the Quebec conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.
Exception : ALP would support one participant from each of the three IFLA regions presenting an accepted paper. Please contact ALP re this offer at ifla.alp@ub.uu.se.
Call for Papers and Panelists Management of Library Associations Section with Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section and Action for Development through Libraries Programme
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Session Theme: LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND ADVOCACY FOR LIBRARIES : BEST PRACTICES IN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
This programme is a collaboration between the Management of Library Association Section (MLAS), the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section (CPDWL) and the Action for Development through Libraries Programme (ALP).
GLOBAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – GLAD was developed by the Management of Library Association Section (MLAS) and received the approval of IFLA Governing Board in 2006 as a strategic initiative.
The objective of the GLAD Programme is to help to develop a set of skills relating to Library Association Management in order to strengthen the pool of qualified personnel who will potentially manage Library Associations at the local level. This in turn will help to strengthen the pool of potential candidates from which IFLA can draw for leadership positions within the Association.
MLAS, CPDWL and ALP share the mission of the GLAD Programme : to strenghten the management of library associations in order to make associations stronger players in the development of libraries and thus in the development of societies in all parts of the world. This to be achieved through continuous training and development of information professionals.
The World Library & Information Congress/ IFLA General Conference takes place in Qu้bec, Canada, August 10-15, 2008. The overall conference theme is "Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global understanding". As part of the conference program the MLAS, CPDWL and ALP will host a one day session entitled “Leadership skills and advocacy for libraries : best practices in library association management” consisting of
Part 1: presentations and,
Part 2: interactive discussion focused on Library Association Management techniques and principles like leadership skills and advocacy for libraries.
The programme is envisioned as having presentations in the morning with invited speakers allocated 20 minutes presentation time after which there will be 10 minutes of discussion. The afternoon session will take the form of interactive round-table sessions in the afternoon devoted to discussion of problems and solutions.
LIS educators and practitioners are invited to submit proposals for presentations and roundtable sessions that provide practical information which will enhance the ability of participants to become successful Library Association Managers and Leaders. We plan to present best practices from each of the three IFLA regions of Africa, Latin America-Caribbian and Asia–Oceania where ALP has supported succesful projects or actions.
Proposals may focus on, but are not limited to:
best practices of working in the political arena and in advocacy
best practices of management of library associations
strategic planning
financial management and reporting
communication and presentation skills
business case writing
mentoring
general leadership skills targeted at all levels – beginners, intermediate, advanced, and executive rank
If interested, please send a one-page abstract on one of the topics mentioned above or any other topic which is in keeping with the objective of the workshop. Include a short biography on the author and a digital photo if available.
Your abstract must be submitted by 15 December 2007 to:
Sinikka Sipilae, MLAS Section
E-mail: sinikka.sipila@fla.fi and
Sylvia Piggott, CPDWL Section
E-mail: spiggott@sympatico.ca
The abstracts will be reviewed by members of MLAS and CPDWL standing committees and by the ALP Office. Successful applicants will be notified by end of February 2008.
Full papers will be due on 1 May 2008 to allow time for review of papers and translations. Papers should not be longer than 20 pages. A maximum of 20 minutes will be allowed for a presentation or summary of the paper during the Sections program in the Conference.
All the abstracts must be in English. Papers can be presented during the Conference in any IFLA working language (English, French, German, Russian, Spanish), but the interactive round-table sessions in the afternoon should be in English only.
Information on the author should include name, contact details, affiliations (home institution, professional memberships, etc) and a brief statement of experience and expertise related to the themes of this conference program.
Please note that the expenses of attending the Quebec conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.
Exception : ALP would support one participant from each of the three IFLA regions presenting an accepted paper. Please contact ALP re this offer at ifla.alp@ub.uu.se.
IFLA Library Theory and Research Section for IFLA 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS from the IFLA Library Theory and Research Section for IFLA 2008(10-14 August 2008, Qu้bec, Canada)
THEME: Theoretical Approaches to Research on Libraries as Space and Place
Libraries as space and place have become an important research topic
within library and information science. How can libraries develop into
places promoting community, knowledge sharing, citizenship, confidence
and trust? Such research questions are relevant for public libraries
as well as for academic, government and special libraries, and they
are relevant for digital libraries as well as physical libraries. At
its session in Quebec, the IFLA section on Library Theory and Research
will focus upon research on libraries as space and place. In
particular, we want to examine theoretical approaches when doing
research on this issue, e.g. theories on the public sphere, concepts
and approaches related to social capital, approaches from knowledge
management such as communities of practice, the concept of ?The Third
Place,? etc. Papers discussing the fruitfulness of different
theoretical approaches when researching this topic in general or when
doing research on libraries as space and place in particular contexts,
e.g an academic context or a local community context, are welcomed.
Abstracts in English or French although any IFLA approved language are
welcome. However, availability of simultaneous interpretation into
other IFLA languages may not be possible. Every effort will be made to
provide simultaneous interpretation, or to provide a translation of
the paper for the presentation. The abstracts should amount to
approximately 500 words and should be sent no later than 30 January
2008 to Marydee Ojala (Marydee@xmission.com). Decision on acceptance
of proposals will be made by March 1st. Papers accepted will be due no
later than May 15th.
Please note that all expenses, including registration for the
conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the
authors of the accepted papers.
THEME: Theoretical Approaches to Research on Libraries as Space and Place
Libraries as space and place have become an important research topic
within library and information science. How can libraries develop into
places promoting community, knowledge sharing, citizenship, confidence
and trust? Such research questions are relevant for public libraries
as well as for academic, government and special libraries, and they
are relevant for digital libraries as well as physical libraries. At
its session in Quebec, the IFLA section on Library Theory and Research
will focus upon research on libraries as space and place. In
particular, we want to examine theoretical approaches when doing
research on this issue, e.g. theories on the public sphere, concepts
and approaches related to social capital, approaches from knowledge
management such as communities of practice, the concept of ?The Third
Place,? etc. Papers discussing the fruitfulness of different
theoretical approaches when researching this topic in general or when
doing research on libraries as space and place in particular contexts,
e.g an academic context or a local community context, are welcomed.
Abstracts in English or French although any IFLA approved language are
welcome. However, availability of simultaneous interpretation into
other IFLA languages may not be possible. Every effort will be made to
provide simultaneous interpretation, or to provide a translation of
the paper for the presentation. The abstracts should amount to
approximately 500 words and should be sent no later than 30 January
2008 to Marydee Ojala (Marydee@xmission.com). Decision on acceptance
of proposals will be made by March 1st. Papers accepted will be due no
later than May 15th.
Please note that all expenses, including registration for the
conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the
authors of the accepted papers.
Digital Futures: from digitization to delivery
Digital Futures: from digitization to delivery
7th - 11th April 2008, London, UK.
King's College London is pleased to announce the
Digital Futures 5-day training event for 2008.
http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/
Led by experts of international renown, Digital
Futures focuses on the development, delivery and
preservation of digital resources from cultural
and memory institutions. Lasting five days,
Digital Futures is aimed at managers and other
practitioners from the library, museum, heritage
and cultural sectors looking to understand the
strategic and management issues of developing
digital resources from digitisation to delivery.
Digital Futures will cover the following core areas:
- Planning and management
- Fund raising and sustainability
- Copyright and IPR
- Visual and image based resource development and delivery
- Metadata - introduction and implementation
- Implementing digital resources
- Digital preservation
There will be visits to 2 institutions, which had
previously included the National Gallery, the
National Archives and the Imperial War Museum.
The agenda is here:
http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/digiprog.htm
Digital Futures aims for no more than 25-30
delegates and every delegate will have the
opportunity to also spend one-to-one time with a
Digital Futures leader to discuss issues specific to them.
Digital Futures will issue a certificate of achievement to each delegate.
The Digital Futures leaders are:
Simon Tanner - Director of King's Digital
Consultancy Services, King's College London
Tom Clareson - Program Director for New Initiatives, PALINET.
Other experts will be invited to speak in their areas of expertise.
What past delegates say about Digital Futures:
- "Excellent - I would recommend DF to anyone
anticipating a digitization program"
- "I was very pleased. The team was exceptionally
knowledgeable, friendly and personable."
- "Excellent, informative and enjoyable. Thank you."
- "Thanks, it has been an invaluable experience."
- "A really useful course and great fun too!"
Cost: ฃ770 (VAT not charged, excludes accommodation)
Venue: King's College London, London
Dates: 7th - 11th April 2008
To register, go here:http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/digireg.htm
The Digital Futures is run by King's Digital
Consultancy Services and the Centre for Computing
in the Humanities, King's College London working
in co-operation with PALINET, USA.
www.digitalconsultancy.net
7th - 11th April 2008, London, UK.
King's College London is pleased to announce the
Digital Futures 5-day training event for 2008.
http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/
Led by experts of international renown, Digital
Futures focuses on the development, delivery and
preservation of digital resources from cultural
and memory institutions. Lasting five days,
Digital Futures is aimed at managers and other
practitioners from the library, museum, heritage
and cultural sectors looking to understand the
strategic and management issues of developing
digital resources from digitisation to delivery.
Digital Futures will cover the following core areas:
- Planning and management
- Fund raising and sustainability
- Copyright and IPR
- Visual and image based resource development and delivery
- Metadata - introduction and implementation
- Implementing digital resources
- Digital preservation
There will be visits to 2 institutions, which had
previously included the National Gallery, the
National Archives and the Imperial War Museum.
The agenda is here:
http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/digiprog.htm
Digital Futures aims for no more than 25-30
delegates and every delegate will have the
opportunity to also spend one-to-one time with a
Digital Futures leader to discuss issues specific to them.
Digital Futures will issue a certificate of achievement to each delegate.
The Digital Futures leaders are:
Simon Tanner - Director of King's Digital
Consultancy Services, King's College London
Tom Clareson - Program Director for New Initiatives, PALINET.
Other experts will be invited to speak in their areas of expertise.
What past delegates say about Digital Futures:
- "Excellent - I would recommend DF to anyone
anticipating a digitization program"
- "I was very pleased. The team was exceptionally
knowledgeable, friendly and personable."
- "Excellent, informative and enjoyable. Thank you."
- "Thanks, it has been an invaluable experience."
- "A really useful course and great fun too!"
Cost: ฃ770 (VAT not charged, excludes accommodation)
Venue: King's College London, London
Dates: 7th - 11th April 2008
To register, go here:http://www.digitalconsultancy.net/digifutures/digireg.htm
The Digital Futures is run by King's Digital
Consultancy Services and the Centre for Computing
in the Humanities, King's College London working
in co-operation with PALINET, USA.
www.digitalconsultancy.net
10/29/07
Fund Small Grants Program for Locally-Based Organizations
Women’s Issues Fund Small Grants Program for Locally-Based Organizations Call for ProposalsThe United States Department of State and the American Embassy are accepting applications for grants from Thai non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Voluntary Private Organizations (VPOs) and other non-profit organizations to be awarded under the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affair’s Women’s Issues Fund. Proposals should be used to support projects that enhance political participation and/or foster economic independence for women, particularly in countries and sub-regions where poverty and lack of political voice leave women most vulnerable to significant exploitation, including those that are key points of origin for trafficked women. Click here for more information on the Women's Issues Small Grants Program. Download
Invitation for Young Thai Librarians to apply for scholarships
Scholarships Asia and Oceania
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries in libraries/information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT Skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks.
Closing date
The applications should be received at the latest, by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date. Download Application Form
Address
Please send you application to the IFLA Regional Office: Ms. Tan Keat Fong
Regional Manager IFLA Regional Office for Asia and Oceania
c/o National Library Board
Singapore
Postal & Visiting Address:
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
Singapore
Tel: +(65) 6332 3347
Fax: +(65) 6332 3616
E-mail: keatfong@nlb.gov.sg
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries in libraries/information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT Skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks.
Closing date
The applications should be received at the latest, by 31 December each year. Selected candidates will be informed within three months of the closing date. Download Application Form
Address
Please send you application to the IFLA Regional Office: Ms. Tan Keat Fong
Regional Manager IFLA Regional Office for Asia and Oceania
c/o National Library Board
Singapore
Postal & Visiting Address:
100 Victoria Street
Singapore 188064
Singapore
Tel: +(65) 6332 3347
Fax: +(65) 6332 3616
E-mail: keatfong@nlb.gov.sg
10/26/07
International Copyright Symposium 21- 22 April 2008
International Copyright Symposium 21- 22 April 2008
The Book in the Internet Era: Copyright and the Future for Authors, Publishers and Libraries.
Amsterdam will be World Book Capital from the 23rd of April 2008 to the 22nd of April 2009. UNESCO honoured the Dutch capital with this title in recognition of the programme organised by the professional Dutch book sector and literary world, thus ensuring broad support. The international symposium The Book in the Internet Era: Copyright and the Future for Authors, Publishers and Libraries will take place on the eve of this exceptional year-long event.
The origins of copyright can be derived from the authorโ€™s right to be recognised as a maker of an original work, and to reap the financial benefits of his creation. Over time however, copyright seems to have become much less of a matter for individual makers and much more an aspect of business within the knowledge and information industry, comprising a whole range of institutions, from universities to Hollywood studios and from libraries to television stations. The economic significance of copyright has therefore increased enormously. Recently, digital developments have brought about fundamental changes for all those involved in the publishing chain, from the author, via the publisher and intermediary to the reader or viewer. This transformation process continues apace.
In view of these significant developments, the Dutch Publishers Association (Nederlands Uitgeversverbond, NUV) the Dutch Writers Guild (Vereniging van Letterkundigen, VvL), the Netherlands Library Forum (FOBID), and the Dutch Foundation for Copyright Promotion (Stichting Auteursrechtmanifestaties, STAM) have taken the initiative to explore specific issues regarding the consequences of digital developments for copyright.
Subdivided into three sessions, the symposium will shed light on this problematic area from the viewpoint of three parties involved in the process: the author, the publisher and the library. The symposium will thus try to interconnect all book related sectors, while underpinning public awareness and interest in copyright.
The guest speakers at this symposium include, among others, Dr. Ernst Hirsch Ballin, Dutch Minister of Justice, Paul Goldstein (Professor of Law at Stanford University), Richard Charkin (Executive Director of Bloomsbury) and James Boyle (Professor of Law at Duke University).
The venue for the symposium is Amsterdamโ€™s new Public Library (next to Amsterdam Central Station) and the official language is English.
The fee for the two-day programme is โ‚ฌ 350,-, including lunch. Amsterdam World Book Capital has negotiated reduced rates at several hotels in Amsterdam. You will soon be able to book these hotels via our website.
Authors and guests from economically disadvantaged countries are entitled to a specially reduced fee.
For the provisional programme, see our website www.amsterdamworldbookcapital.com
The Book in the Internet Era: Copyright and the Future for Authors, Publishers and Libraries.
Amsterdam will be World Book Capital from the 23rd of April 2008 to the 22nd of April 2009. UNESCO honoured the Dutch capital with this title in recognition of the programme organised by the professional Dutch book sector and literary world, thus ensuring broad support. The international symposium The Book in the Internet Era: Copyright and the Future for Authors, Publishers and Libraries will take place on the eve of this exceptional year-long event.
The origins of copyright can be derived from the authorโ€™s right to be recognised as a maker of an original work, and to reap the financial benefits of his creation. Over time however, copyright seems to have become much less of a matter for individual makers and much more an aspect of business within the knowledge and information industry, comprising a whole range of institutions, from universities to Hollywood studios and from libraries to television stations. The economic significance of copyright has therefore increased enormously. Recently, digital developments have brought about fundamental changes for all those involved in the publishing chain, from the author, via the publisher and intermediary to the reader or viewer. This transformation process continues apace.
In view of these significant developments, the Dutch Publishers Association (Nederlands Uitgeversverbond, NUV) the Dutch Writers Guild (Vereniging van Letterkundigen, VvL), the Netherlands Library Forum (FOBID), and the Dutch Foundation for Copyright Promotion (Stichting Auteursrechtmanifestaties, STAM) have taken the initiative to explore specific issues regarding the consequences of digital developments for copyright.
Subdivided into three sessions, the symposium will shed light on this problematic area from the viewpoint of three parties involved in the process: the author, the publisher and the library. The symposium will thus try to interconnect all book related sectors, while underpinning public awareness and interest in copyright.
The guest speakers at this symposium include, among others, Dr. Ernst Hirsch Ballin, Dutch Minister of Justice, Paul Goldstein (Professor of Law at Stanford University), Richard Charkin (Executive Director of Bloomsbury) and James Boyle (Professor of Law at Duke University).
The venue for the symposium is Amsterdamโ€™s new Public Library (next to Amsterdam Central Station) and the official language is English.
The fee for the two-day programme is โ‚ฌ 350,-, including lunch. Amsterdam World Book Capital has negotiated reduced rates at several hotels in Amsterdam. You will soon be able to book these hotels via our website.
Authors and guests from economically disadvantaged countries are entitled to a specially reduced fee.
For the provisional programme, see our website www.amsterdamworldbookcapital.com
10/25/07
IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008
IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008- Old Issues, New Issues: Impact of Digital Technology upon Contemporary and Historic Newspapers
1 - 3 April 2008, National Library of Singapore
Want to share collective knowledge about how libraries can tackle the dual challenges of preserving printed newspapers and responding to the changes that new technologies bring on to managing both printed and online (born digital) newspapers?
We invite you to register and submit a short proposal for a presentation on the IFLA International Newspaper Conference theme - Old Issues, New Issues: Impact of Digital Technology upon Contemporary and Historic Newspapers. The Conference will focus on the rapid advancements of digital technologies affecting the various aspects relating to newspapers in libraries and archives, and will be held at the National Library of Singapore from 1 to 3 April 2008.
The IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008 is co-organised by the National Library of Singapore, the IFLA Newspapers Section and IFLA Core Activity on Preservation and Conservation (PAC).
Call for Papers
There will be 3 tracks of presentations that highlight a particular aspect or issue related to newspapers:
Physical and Digital Preservation of Newspapers
Service and Access Models of Southeast Asian Newspapers
Online Newspapers
Abstract submission deadline: 22 October 2007 (deadline extended)
Full paper submission deadline: 31 December 2007
Click here to view details for submission
Online Registration
Register by 31 December 2007 to enjoy a discount on the conference fees.
Download registration form and submit the form via email or fax.
Early bird conference fees (registration on/by 31 Dec 2007): S$100.00
Conference fees (registration after 31 Dec 2007): S$120.00
Visit http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/newspaper_conf08/ for more information on the conference. For general enquiries email: IFLA_newspaper@nlb.gov.sg
1 - 3 April 2008, National Library of Singapore
Want to share collective knowledge about how libraries can tackle the dual challenges of preserving printed newspapers and responding to the changes that new technologies bring on to managing both printed and online (born digital) newspapers?
We invite you to register and submit a short proposal for a presentation on the IFLA International Newspaper Conference theme - Old Issues, New Issues: Impact of Digital Technology upon Contemporary and Historic Newspapers. The Conference will focus on the rapid advancements of digital technologies affecting the various aspects relating to newspapers in libraries and archives, and will be held at the National Library of Singapore from 1 to 3 April 2008.
The IFLA International Newspaper Conference 2008 is co-organised by the National Library of Singapore, the IFLA Newspapers Section and IFLA Core Activity on Preservation and Conservation (PAC).
Call for Papers
There will be 3 tracks of presentations that highlight a particular aspect or issue related to newspapers:
Physical and Digital Preservation of Newspapers
Service and Access Models of Southeast Asian Newspapers
Online Newspapers
Abstract submission deadline: 22 October 2007 (deadline extended)
Full paper submission deadline: 31 December 2007
Click here to view details for submission
Online Registration
Register by 31 December 2007 to enjoy a discount on the conference fees.
Download registration form and submit the form via email or fax.
Early bird conference fees (registration on/by 31 Dec 2007): S$100.00
Conference fees (registration after 31 Dec 2007): S$120.00
Visit http://blogs.nlb.gov.sg/newspaper_conf08/ for more information on the conference. For general enquiries email: IFLA_newspaper@nlb.gov.sg
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