1 April 2015

International Conference on National Library: Harnessing Information to Empower the Nations; 5–6 August 2015 – Colombo, Sri Lanka

To celebrate the 25^th anniversary of National Library, the National Library and Documentation Services Board of Sri Lanka has planned an International Conference with the main objective of strengthening cooperation among national libraries in South and Southeast Asia. The conference will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 5-6 August 2015.

We invite you to join with us as speakers and share your knowledge, expertise and experiences at this significant event.

The proposed themes (though not limited to these) for the conference include:

• Role of National Libraries in Achieving National Development Goals
• National Libraries and Cultural Heritage
• National Libraries as Centres of Innovation
• Emerging Trends in National Libraries
• National Information Policies
• Preservation of Indigenous knowledge

Important dates:

Last Date for Submission of Paper Abstract – 30^th April 2015

Announcement of Selected Abstracts – 18^th May 2015

Submission of Final Papers and Presentations – 15^th June 2015

Registration

Paper presenter  (Local) LKR 2000 (Foreign) USD 35

Participant (Local) LKR 3500 (Foreign) USD 50

For further details contact:

• G.D. Amarasiri, Director: gdamarasiri@mail.natlib.lk
• U. Cabral, Conference Coordinator:udaya@mail.natlib.lk
• Website: http://www.natlib.lk

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