ICULA 2016
(4 May 2016) University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka held its international conference at the University of Jaffna, from 9 to 10 March 2016. Pictures here.
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National Conference on Library and Information Studies (NACLIS) 2016
(6 May 2016) The Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) National Conference is an annual event aiming at promoting professional and academic experiences among librarians and information professionals in Sri Lanka. It is scheduled to be held on the 23rd June, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. This year’s conference is aligned with national priorities…
Training for Japanese Studies Librarians outside of Japan: Library services practicum at the Kansai-kan of the NDL 2016
(28 April 2016) From 13 to 22 January , 2016, the National Diet Library (NDL) hosted a training program for Japanese Studies librarians living outside Japan. It was held at the Kansai-kan of the NDL in Kyoto, and 12 participants joined from five countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Republic of Korea, and the United States.…
SMART Libraries for Tomorrow Conference – call for proposals
(27 April 2016) The Library Association of Singapore invite proposals for the Smart Libraries for Tomorrow Conference to be held on September 20th 2016 at the Matrix Auditorium@Biopolis. The conference theme, Smart Libraries for Tomorrow : Disrupt and Innovate, enables the library community to showcase and demonstrate their contributions towards realising Singapore’s Smart Nation vision.…
18th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries takes place in Japan, December 2016
(17 April 2016) ICADL 2016 in Tsukuba, the Japanese science city near Tokyo, offers a valuable opportunity for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their experiences and innovative developments. ICADL 2016 will be held as a part of an international forum with the Asia-Pacific Forum of Information Schools (AP-IS) to promote exchange and collaboration among…
Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asia Library Group 2016
(13 April 2016) The SEALG Annual Meeting 2016 will be held in collaboration with the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies in Copenhagen from 24 to 25 June 2016. As in the years before, the SEALG Meeting combined with a one-day-conference is an opportunity to meet with colleagues from all over Europe (and possibly beyond). The SEALG…
3rd International Conference on Children’s Librarianship
(11 April 2016) The National Library of the Philippines invites participation in the 3rd International Conference on Children’s Librarianship with the theme Fostering Inclusive Children and Young Adult Services in Libraries. This year’s event will be held on 18-20 July 2016 at Almont Inland Resort Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The announcement in full is…
Asian Open Access Meeting
(1 April 2016) On March 4, 2016, the National Institute of Informatics (NII) hosted a meeting of the Asian open access (OA) community in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting was co-organized by COAR and held in conjunction with the Research Data Alliance Plenary meeting. The aim of the meeting was to introduce members of the Asian…
Liberact IV gets Cubed in Brisbane
Liberact IV: Converge and Create brings together thinkers, leaders, creators, and builders of digital interactive experiences in our public spaces. Join us at The Cube, Brisbane, Australia for 2 days of sharing, learning, and networking with colleagues from museums, libraries, galleries, and institutions from around the world. This year’s event will feature plenary presentations, technology…
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content takes place in Singapore
(15 March 2016) The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) is an annual festival in Singapore that celebrates and promotes the creation and appreciation of children’s books and content with a focus on Asian themes. This year Japan is the country of focus. Festival highlights include a writer’s and illustrator’s conference, a teacher’s congress, a parent’s forum…