Call For Papers
 
 
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2007
 
“Libraries and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on the Future”
 
 
12-14 July 2007Crowne PlazaKuching 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:
 

1. To support IFLA’s Statement on Libraries and Sustainable Development [IFLA Glasgow 2002]
2. To give new insights on libraries and sustainable development
3. 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.
 

1. Abstract must be received by 15 February 2007
2. Abstract should e submitted through email to mohdsharif@gmail.com or fax to (03-) in a Microsoft Word attachment.
3. 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