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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:
[log in to unmask] 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: [log in to unmask]Website:
www.gurney-hotel.com.myThe 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 :
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(Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs)
Position
: …………………………………………………………………………
Organization :
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Address :
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code/Number)
REGISTRATION
FEE
MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
OTHER COUNTRIES
RM380.00 (PPM members) RM480.00 (Non
PPM
USD150.00
Membership No:
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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:
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