About the Metropolitan Libraries Section

The Metropolitan Libraries Section aims to be a platform primarily for libraries of cities with 400,000 or more inhabitants, although libraries serving wide and diverse geographical areas with the same or more population may be included, and exceptions may be made e.g. for capital cities or major conurbations with a smaller population. Members exchange ideas and information on a range of professional topics which include: library networks; buildings; automation; training; research; public relations; and service to special groups.

The Metropolitan Libraries Section, formerly the Round Table of the International Association of Metropolitan Libraries (INTAMEL) dates its origins to 1966, the year Prague City Library organised an international conference to celebrate its seventh anniversary and invited city libraries from other countries to attend. The meeting proved to be a beneficial networking opportunity to share information and to promote the development and advancement of libraries. Thus in 1968, INTAMEL was founded as Round Table belonging to the Public Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Since 1968 INTAMEL has held an annual Conference hosted by a different library system from around the world. Section since January 2004.

Mailing List

INTLIB encourages and streamlines communication between all Metropolitan Libraries Section members, and facilitates the sharing of information, experience and current issues which is a major function of the organisation.

Submissions: INTLIB@infoserv.inist.fr
Web interface: http://infoserv.inist.fr/wwsympa.fcgi/info/intlib

News

News Previous Years: 2000-2005

Useful Addresses

List of Standing Committee members

Chair

Christine Mackenzie
CEO
Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Bag 65, Bundoora Victoria 3085
AUSTRALIA
Tel +61 3 9401 0710
Fax +61 3 9408 8231
email: cmackenzie@yprl.vic.gov.au

Secretary/Treasurer
Sharon Kien San Thien
Assistant Director (Service Management)
Public Libraries Singapore
National Library Board
278 Marine Parade Road #B1-01
Marine Parade Community Building
SINGAPORE 449282
Tel +65 342 4413
Fax: +65 342 4411
Email: sharon_thien@nlb.gov.sg

Information Coordinator

Vicki McDonald
Associate Director, Library Services [Client Services and Learning Support]
Queensland University of Technology
GPO Box 2434,
Brisbane. Qld. 4001
AUSTRALIA
Tel +61 7 3138 5091
Fax + 61 7 3138 2485
Email vicki.mcdonald@qut.edu.au

Last update: 16 November 2009