CFP: SLib 2008 Knowledge Communities: Rising to the Performance Challenges

CFP: SLib 2008 Knowledge Communities: Rising to the Performance Challenges
18 - 20th February 2008
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Conference URL: http://www.slib-petronas.com/slib/
CFP URL: http://www.slib-petronas.com/slib/Default.aspx?tabid=59

SLib is looking for bold, dynamic and assertive individuals to submit papers to be presented at the upcoming SLib 2008.

Inline with the theme Knowledge Communities: Rising to the Performance Challenges, SLib is the platform where information professionals, specifically those in the special library environment can share their knowledge and experiences with each other.

Abstract Submission

Abstract must not exceed 200 words, using 12 point type for text, 14 point type for title, and single spacing. All abstracts should be in Microsoft word document or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Authors should submit their abstract together with a copy of their biodata and passport-sized picture via electronic to papers@slib-petronas.com . Only selected abstract will be notified.

Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, results and conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper. Final acceptance will be based on the full-length paper, which if accepted for publication, must be presented at the conference. To be fair to all participants, each registered delegate will only be able to submit one paper.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

On behalf of the SLib 2008 Secretariat, I would like to invite you to attend the second series of SLib Conference in Kuala Lumpur, from 18th to 20th February 2008. After a great success with the SLib 2005, this biennial Conference is once again being organised by PETRONAS Petroleum Resource Centre in collaboration with Librarians Association of Malaysia (PPM- Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia)

With a theme of Knowledge Communities: Rising to the Performance Challenges, we hope it will be another platform to discuss, collaborate and have a good networking session with our professional colleagues from all over the world. This time we promise you with lots of interesting speakers, pre-conference workshops, breakout sessions and lots of exciting gifts for the lucky winners.

It is our utmost pleasure to invite you to be part of the SLib Conference 2008, which is a must, not only for librarians, information professionals and knowledge managers but moreover to all our colleagues who are directly or indirectly in the knowledge communities and fraternities.

We encourage you to register your place early to get the best deal we offer in this conference. Simply complete the registration form and return to us. We will send confirmation and other details by fax or email.

There is also opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors, with exciting packages awaiting you. Please do not hesitate to call SLib 2008 secretariat for further details and information.

We look forward to seeing you at SLib 2008 !

Yours faithfully,

AZAHAR MOHD NOOR

Chairman, Organising Committee,

SLib2008 Conference

CFP: "Libraries and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on the Future”

CFP: "Libraries and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on the Future”

12-14 July 2007
Crowne Plaza
Kuching Sarawak MALAYSIA

The Malaysian Librarian Association will be hosting an International Conference 2007, July 12-14, 2007 at The Crowne Plaza Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The theme of the conference is “Libraries and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on the Future”. The conference will provide and opportunity for practitioners and librarians to share experience and insights on libraries and sustainable development.

Objectives:
-To support IFLA’s Statement on Libraries and Sustainable Development [IFLA Glasgow 2002] -To give new insights on libraries and sustainable development
-To enhance the roles of libraries in sustainable development initiatives

The organizing committee of International Conference 2007 invites submission of papers.

The topic must be on libraries in the context of sustainable development. Areas of focus;

-IFLA’s Statement on Libraries and Sustainable Development [IFLA Glasgow 2002]
-New insights on libraries and sustainable development
-Roles of libraries in sustainable development initiatives

The conference program will comprise all papers accepted for the conference. For submission of presentation abstract, please read the following requirement.

Abstract must be received by 15 February 2007
Abstract should e submitted through email to mohdsharif@gmail.com or fax to (03-) in a Microsoft Word attachment.

Please observe the following information during the submission process:
Name and contact details of author, including email address
Author’s name and affiliation (institution/s you work for)
Abstract title
Abstract (at least 300 words)
Short biography of author (maximum 50 words)

Notification

Abstracts will be peer-reviewed. Successful proposals will be identified by 15th March 2007. Full papers will be due by 15 May 2007. Papers should be no longer than 20 pages to allow a delivery of 30 minutes.
For further information contact the International Conference 2007 Secretariat

Secretariat
International Conference 2007
Center for Academic Information Services
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
94300 Kota Samarahan
Tel: ++6082-583837, 583836, 583835
Fax: ++6082-665156
Email: rin@cais.unimas.my, sumaizan@cais.unimas.my , arhuzaimah@cais.unimas.my

Important dates

Submission of call for papers 15 February 2007
Notification of acceptance 15 March 2007
Submission of full papers 15 May 2007
Conference dates 12-14 July 2007