IFLA WLIC 2018
International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions World Library & Information Congress (IFLA WLIC) 2018 Date: 24 30 August 2018 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC) Jointly organised by Supported by
Our Vision Tagline: Reaching Out To The Hard To Reach
IFLA WLIC is.. the international flagship professional & trade event for the library & information science communities. where over 3,500 participants from more than 120 countries attending. where opportunities for networking & professional development for all delegates. an opportunity for the host country to showcase it s library development. an international trade exhibition for the industry
Key Dates Start of Registration 1 October 2017 Start of Accommodation Booking 1 January 2018 Early Registration Fees Deadline 15 May 2018 Standard Registration Fees Deadline 22 August 2018 Onsite Registration 23 August 2018 Congress Dates 24 30 August 2018
How you can participate Conference speakers Conference participants Library Boulevard Volunteers Self development 1,000 participants targeted Showcase your information products & services Contribute & develop your expertise
Registration and Fees Online Registration from 1 October 2017. 585 euros per participant EARLY BIRD 495 euros until 15 May 2018 *Information based on IFLA WLIC in Poland 2017
Library Boulevard
What is Library Boulevard? Display of engaging innovative information products & services by libraries Posters in the form of roll-up banner (850mm x 2000mm) Banners will be on display from 10:00 am Sunday, 26 August - 17:30 pm Thursday, 30 August 2018 Volunteers will help to manage the displays
Posters? Why Should Libraries in Malaysia Participate? Increase awareness & impact of our libraries innovative products & services Recognition by the international library community on our library development Increase awareness & recognition on the importance & relevancy of libraries by/to the stakeholders Opening up more opportunities for Malaysian librarians to be in IFLA committee
Next Steps : Preparation and Selection 1 Innovative Information Products and Services Competition @ Persidangan Perpustakaan SeMalaysia 2017, Sept 12-13, 2017, Kompleks Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang, KL To inculcate innovation & knowledge sharing culture among libraries Showcasing our profession to stakeholders Selection & preparation of WLIC 2018 Open to all libraries & individuals in four (4) categories - IPT Students, Academic and Professional, Organisations & School
Next Steps : Preparation and Selection 2 Continuous & proactive communication & awareness to : Identify innovative products & services Selection by National Committee Design & printing of the selected posters National Committee will help to obtain sponsorship
Proposed Location at KLCC Plenary Hall
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor & Entrance to Plenary Hall @ Level 1
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor to Plenary Hall @ Level 3
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor East Wing @ Level 3
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor West Wing @ Level 3
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor West Wing @ Level 3
Proposed Location at KLCC Corridor East Wing @ Level G Infront of Exhibition Hall 1, 2, 3 & 4
Contact Us for More Info. Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil (Chair) ghazmf@gmail.com Shaeiddah Akmar Abd Rahman (Secretary) University Librarian, Learning Resource Centre, Berjaya University College of Hospitality shaeiddah@berjaya.edu.my Lailatul Faizah Abu Hassan Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business & Management, UiTM. laila@salam.uitm.edu.my or faizah8433@gmail.com Mohd Ismail Abidin Raja Nur Ashykin Bt Raja Iskandar Ameera Yasmin Alias Ainun Na'azirah binti Narudin Mohd Aizat Abd Halim Senior Librarian, UiTM Melaka Kampus Jasin mohdismail@melaka.uitm.edu.my, ismailabidin_lan@yahoo.com Head of Library, Sri KDU International School iraja@srikdu.edu.my Library Assistant, Sri KDU International Schoo ameerayasmin.alias@gmail.com Library Assistant, Sri KDU International School ainun.n@srikdu.edu.my Librarian, UiTM Kampus Kuala Pilah ixat13@gmail.com
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