[Sigiii-l] PUBLIC LIBRARIES CONFERENCE, 23-25 JUNE 2003 PENANG MALAYSIA
Rashidah Begum
rashidahbegum at pd.jaring.my
Mon Jun 2 12:00:21 EDT 2003
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REGISTER NOW
CONFERENCE ON CHANGES AND CHALLENGES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
23 - 25 JUNE 2003, The Gurney, Penang, Malaysia
Organised by
Penang Public Library Corporation
JKR 2118, Jalan Perpustakaan, 13700
Seberang Jaya, Perai, MALAYSIA.
Fax No.: 604-3970226 Tel. No.: 604-3971058/3905330
E-mail: ppapp at penanglib.gov.my Website :www.penanglib.gov.my
in cooperation with
Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia (National Library of Malaysia)
and
Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia (PPM) (Librarians Association of Malaysia)
with the support of
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions(IFLA)
Advancement of Librarianship
and IFLA Asia and Oceania Regional Section
OBJECTIVES
To highlight the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the promotion of library and information services to the public to bridge the digital divide.
To identify public library services using ICT so as to extend these services beyond the walls of the library and to narrow the gap between the information rich and information poor.
To share among public libraries in the Southeast Asian and Asian region experiences in the developments in public library services with the rapid developments in ICT.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Board of Directors of Public Libraries
Librarians and staff of Public Libraries
Lecturers and students of Library and Information Science Schools
librarians from academic, special and school libraries.
Government officials and NGOs working on information-related policies, projects and infrastructures.
VENUE
This conference will be held at The Gurney, 18 Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Fax: 604-3705000 Tel. no.: 604-3707000
E-Mail: gurneyhotel at po.jaring.my
Website: www.gurney-hotel.com.my
The hotel is strategically located near the sea and in the heart of Georgetown.
PROGRAMME(as at 2 June 2003 and subject to changes )
DAY ONE Monday, 23 June 2003
7.30 am - 9.00 am Registration of Delegates
9.00 am Arrival of Guests
9.30 am
Welcoming Address by Chair Organising Committee
Address by Y. Bhg. Dato' Zawiyah Baba
Director General National Library of Malaysia
Opening Address by the Y.B.
Dato' Amar Leo Moggie
Minister for Energy, Communication and Multimedia
Launching of the Bahasa Melayu translation of the Public Library Service : IFLA/UNESCO guidelines for development published by the National Library of Malaysia
Presentation of the guidelines "Perkhidmatan Perpustakaan Awam : Garis Panduan Untuk Pembangunan IFLA / UNESCO" to representatives of the State Public Libraries from Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore.
Visit to Exhibition
10.30 am - 11.00 am Refreshments
SESSION I : 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
International Public Library Guidelines
Chair : Dato' Zawiyah Baba
* Pathways to the future : IFLA/UNESCO Public Library Guidelines -
Philip Gill, Chairman of the Working Group that prepared the Public Library Service : IFLA/UNESCO Guidelines for development 2001
* UNESCO Network Library -
Barbara Thomas, UNESCO Model Library Network (UNET)
12.30 pm - 2.15 pm Lunch Break
SESSION II : 2.15 pm - 4.30 pm
Visions and Directions
Chair : Datin Paduka Shahaneem Hanoum
* Vision of the LIBRARIES 2040 -
Rob Bruijnzeels From the Netherlands Association Of Public Libraries
* An update on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Access To
Learning Award
* Multi-Sector Partnerships in Bridging the Digital Divide
- Lim Kheng Joo, Senior Manager Strategic Intervention Group Malaysia (SIGMA), Mimos Berhad
*4.30 - 5.00 pm - Refreshments
8.00 pm
Dinner hosted by Penang State Government at the elevated sand-theme
Recreation Park, 7th floor The Gurney
DAY TWO Tuesday, 24 June 2003
SESSION III : 8.30 am - 10.00 am
Digital Public Library Initiatives in Asia and Oceania
Chair : Madam Koo Joo Bee
* Changes and Challenges of Public Library Services To Bridge The Digital Divide In Indonesia -
Woro Titi Haryanti, National Library of Indonesia
* Country report on Changes and Challenges of Public Library
Services to Bridge the Digital Divide in Lao People Democratic
Republic - Boukhay Phengpachanh, National Library of Laos
10.00 am - 10.30 am Refreshments
SESSION IV : 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Digital Public Library Initiatives in Asia and Oceania
Chair : Madam Hajah Norma Mohd Darus
* History of Public Library Development in Vietnam -
Dang Thi Mai, National Library of Vietnam
* Public Library Service in Thailand : the challenge in the New Era -
Pattamaporn Thammatat, National Library of Thailand
* Penang Public Library Initiatives to Bridge the Digital Divide -
Ong Chai Lin, Penang Public Library Corporation, Malaysia
* Development of Public Library in Cambodia -
Ros Sarou, Librarian, National Library of Cambodia
* Development of Public Library in Myammar -
Kyaw Oo, Director National Library of Myammar
12.30 pm - 2.15 pm Lunch Break
SESSION V : 2.15 pm - 3.00 pm
Chair : Madam Jamilah Mohamed
Product Presentations
SESSION VI : 3.00 - 4.30 pm
Digital Public Library Initiatives in Asia and Oceania - Continuation
Chair : Madam Rashidah Bol Hassan
* Crossing The Digital Divide:The Case of The Philippines -
Prundencia C. Cruz, National Library of the Philippines
* Library Automation As we Enter the 21st Century - Malaysian Libraries
Experience -
Zahidi Dato' Hj. Zainal Rashid, Kedah State Library Corporation
* Knowledge Asian Youth Network (KAYNET) -
Kang Wai Chin, MIMOS & Alimah Salam, Pustaka Peringatan Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
* National Library Board of Singapore's Online Shopfront, the NLB Digital Library
- From Concept to Implementation -
Peter Pak, National Library Board, Singapore
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm Refreshments
5.30 pm - Leave Gurney Hotel for Penang Public Library
6.30 pm - Launching of the Penang Public Library Electronic Network
7.30 pm - Dinner Reception at the Library Garden Hosted by Penang Public Library
Corporation
DAY THREE Wednesday, 25 June 2003
SESSION VII : 8.30 am - 10.30 am
Legal, Space planning and Human Resource Issues
Chair : Ms Salbiah Mohammad Yusof
* Providing equal opportunity in learning
Dato Dr. Zaiton binti Osman, University of Malaya
* Legal Deposit and Copyright Law -
Zainatul Ashikin, Lecturer Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
* The role of Librarians / Information Managers as the new bridge
builder to the digital divide -
Anis Yusal Yusoff, Programme Manager,
UNDP Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam
* Space Planning - Pustaka Sarawak -
Rashidah Bol Hassan, Chief Executive Officer,
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
10.30 am - 11.00 am Refreshments
SESSION VIII : 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Initiatives In Cooperation
Chair : Madam Hajah Noor Ida Yang Rashdi
* PERDANA System -
Siti Zakiah Aman, National Library of Malaysia *
* Bridging the Divide : The WorldFish Center Initiatives -
Kamsiah Mohd Ali,
Information Services Manager WorldFish Center
* Collaboration between Public Libraries and Library Schools
in Bridging the Digital Divide -
Dilgit Singh, Namita Santra and Lee Hang Leng , Universiti Malaya
* Closing Remarks by Dato' Zawiyah Baba,
President Libararians Association of Malaysia
12.30 pm Lunch
EXHIBITION
An exhibition on digital library products and applications will be held
throughout the conference. Product presentations will aslo be held during the Conference sessions.
ACCOMODATION
The Gurney offers special package for thisConference at RM125.00 (Studio Suite inclusive of 1 breakfast) and RM140.00 (Studio Suite inclusive of 2 breakfasts). Contact Hotel directly for reservations, quoting Conference name.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name : ...............................
(Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs)
Position : ............................
Organization : .............................
Address : ...............................
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Phone No. : ....... Fax No.: .......E-mail:.... ....
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REGISTRATION FEE
MALAYSIA MALAYSIA OTHER COUNTRIES
RM380.00 (PPM members) RM480.00 (Non PPM USD150.00
Membership No: ..... members)
Group discounts available for 5 or more participants from one organization. Contact Secretary for rates.
MODE OF PAYMENT
Enclosed please find RM / USD ............ Crossed Cheque/Bank Draft/Money Order made payable to PENANG PUBLIC LIBRARY 2003 CONFERENCE
(ACCT. NO - 3119863234)
SECRETARIAT
Please return this form to :
Ms Shukriah Hj. Yon (Secretary)
Penang Public Library 2003 Conference
Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Pulau Pinang
JKR 2118, Jalan Perpustakaan, 13700
Seberang Jaya, Perai, MALAYSIA.
Fax No.: 604-3970226 Tel.no.: 604-3971058/3905330
E-mail: shuk at penanglib.gov.my
Registration form also available online at website: www.penanglib.gov.my
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