Call for Papers: Management of Library Associations Section WLIC 2018 Kuala Lumpur

Theme: "Win-Win: building strong education, training and continuing professional development together with strong library associations"

New developments and trends both within the library and information arena and in society, with increased globalisation, urbanisation and digitalisation, emphasise the imperative for library associations and institutions to be ‘learning organisations’ and to develop their staff by providing opportunities for training and development. The specialised skills and qualifications of librarians and other information professionals play a key role in supporting the transformation of society and transforming the ways that libraries provide services to their communities.

Faced with the challenges associated with these ambitious goals, the interaction between the different actors of professional training and development is crucial. Among these actors, library associations must play their full part, both to contribute to this important task for the future of libraries and librarians and to further affirm their own role and contribution in building the society of tomorrow. The objective of this session is to showcase innovation and best practice and to inspire library associations around the world.

The IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS), in collaboration with Education and Training Section (SET) and Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section (CPDWL), invites proposals to be presented at a two-hour session at the next IFLA General Conference on 24-30 August 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We are seeking proposals for 6-8 lightning talks (presentations of 7-8 minutes each) intended to nourish a panel discussion with the expectation of audience discussion.
The talks, with PowerPoint presentation, should address but are not limited to, the following issues:
– associations providing initial Library and Information Science (LIS) training
– associations supporting continuing education
– associations offering coaching and/or mentoring opportunities
– associations undertaking LIS course accreditation
– associations determining and registering access to the LIS profession.

Language of the session
The working language of the session will be English.  However, presenters may also give their talk in any of the IFLA working languages. Simultaneous interpretation for this session has been requested but is not guaranteed; therefore, presenters are encouraged to provide a PowerPoint presentation in English to facilitate the understanding of ideas presented.


Important dates:

  • All proposals must be submitted by February 28 2017.
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent by March 12 2017.
  • Successful candidates will submit a full paper by June 1 2017. The full paper will be posted online.

Proposals should include:
Title of proposed presentation
An abstract of the proposed paper of 500 words maximum, in English

  • Name(s) of presenter(s)
  • Position or title of presenter(s)
  • Employer or affiliated institution of presenter(s)
  • Email address
  • Telephone/fax numbers
  • Short biographical statement(s) regarding the presenter(s)

Submissions

All proposals must be in before February 28 2017.

Please email your proposals and any questions to:

Judy Brooker
Email : judy.brooker@alia.org.au