Knowledge Management Section
& Information Technology Section
& Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section

Global Learning Systems is a joint session with the Knowledge Management Section, Information Technology Section and the Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning Section. We are looking for speakers who can highlight, from a global perspective, how knowledge is being shared through different types of learning systems, especially global platforms that foster learning and knowledge sharing. We are looking for tools and practices; new channels such as YouTube, consortia, university association and other platforms; and learning platforms that serve multilingual users, facilitate geographic distribution, and maximize resources for global resource and knowledge sharing.

The 2010 WLIC Conference:

The annual IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) provides an opportunity to present innovative models, case studies and research about Knowledge Management.

Delegates and speakers from all parts of the world come together to discuss new developments and successful practice. The conference motto for the 2010 Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden is Open access to knowledge - promoting sustainable progress. This theme highlights two core functions of KM: Providing access to knowledge for all stakeholders of an organization or company, as well as preserving knowledge to guarantee sustainability. From the CPDWL perspective it satisfies two major functions of the section namely identification of global systems for sharing and learning.

The IFLA collaborating Sections invite information professionals to submit proposals for papers in a 3-hour session at WLIC Gothenburg, 10-15 Aug 2010.

Important Dates and Timelines

Submission:

Please send an abstract of approximately 500 words, in English, no later than May 15, 2010 to: Sylvia Piggott (spiggott@sympatico.ca) and Jane Dysart (jane@dysartjones.com). Both abstracts and full papers should be submitted as a MS Word file by e-mail. The abstracts will be reviewed by Programme Committee members of the Knowledge Management, Information Technology and Continuring Professional Development & Workplace Learning Sections.

Please attach a summary of the proposed paper, curriculum vitae of the author(s), contact details, professional affiliation(s), and a brief statement on your career(s). A digital photograph(s) would be useful.

Proposed papers must be original and not have been published elsewhere. Please attach a declaration about originality of the proposed paper and verify that it has not been published anywhere.

Selection:

Successful applicants will be notified by June 7, 2010.

The selected presenters for the program at the Gothenburg conference will be asked to submit a formal paper (for inclusion on the IFLA conference website) no later than June 20, 2010. Papers can be submitted in one of the official IFLA working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish. Papers should be submitted with a one-page abstract in English. Papers should not be longer than 20 pages. Papers must be original and not have been published elsewhere. Selected papers may be nominated by the Section for inclusion in an IFLA publication.

Presentation at the Conference:

A maximum of 20 minutes will be allowed for the presentation of each paper during the Section's session in Gothenburg. Please note, although every effort will be made to provide simultaneous interpretation into other IFLA languages, its availability may not be possible. Therefore presenters are encouraged to use a PowerPoint in English to facilitate understanding of the ideas presented. The PowerPoint for the presentation should be submitted to the Program Chair by 10 July, 2010.

At least one of the authors of the paper must present the paper. Please send a promissory note with your signature verifying intent to attend the IFLA Conference in Gothenburg to the Program Chair.

Unfortunately, the Programme Committee has no funds to assist prospective authors: abstracts should only be submitted on the understanding that the expenses of attending the IFLA conference (including travel, expenses and conference fee) will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers. Some national professional associations may be able to help fund certain expenses, and a small number of grants for conference.

Please note

All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors/presenters if that is required. Unfortunately, the Programme Committee has no funds to assist prospective authors: abstracts should only be submitted on the understanding that the expenses of attending the IFLA conference (including travel, expenses and conference fee) will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers. Some national professional associations may be able to help fund certain expenses, and a small number of grants for conference.