15-21 August 2015, Cape Town, South Africa
Theme:
Newspaper e-publishing trends: the stewardship role of libraries
12-13 August 2015
See: Conference website
Dinokeng Game Reserve, Pretoria, South Africa
News Media Section (formerly IFLA Newspapers Section) National Library of South Africa, Pretoria
Both printed and online newspapers are critical sources of primary information for library users worldwide. Whether it be for historical research on the politics of the day or society as it was, or for survival information needed to make a living now. Information is a key component required for sustainable development, democratic societies and economic growth. The equitable right and freedom of access to information contained in newspapers should be guaranteed by libraries.
The IFLA 2015 Pre-Conference will focus on the African context.
The main theme of the Conference
Newspaper e-publishing trends: the stewardship role of libraries has the following sub-themes – and papers chosen for presentation should address, but are not limited to:
Other proposals relevant to the main conference theme will also be considered.
Proposal abstracts should be submitted in English or French as an MS file
Proposal abstracts for the IFLA pre-conference must be submitted by 6 March 2015, must be in English or French and should clearly include:
Language of presentation (English or French with simultaneously interpreting)
Proposal abstracts should be submitted to:
Krista Kiisa
Email: krista.kiisa@nlib.ee
Ulrich Hagenah
Email: hagenah@sub.uni-hamburg.de
Douwe Drijfhout
Email: douwe.drijfhout@nlsa.ac.za
Mazelan bin Anuar
Email: mazelan_anuar@nlb.gov.sg
Selected presenters will be notified by 16 March 2015.
Accepted papers
To discuss any matter relating to this Call for Papers, please contact:
Krista Kiisa (E-mail: krista.kiisa@nlib.ee)
Ulrich Hagenah (E-mail: hagenah@sub.uni-hamburg.de)
Douwe Drijfhout (E-mail: douwe.drijfhout@nlsa.ac.za)
Mazelan bin Anuar (E-mail: mazelan_anuar@nlb.gov.sg)
Registration information will be posted on the conference website at the beginning of 2015.
6 March 2015: |
Abstracts due |
16 March 2015: |
Acceptance notices sent to authors |
20 March 2015: |
Start of registration |
30 June 2015: |
Completed papers and presentation submitted |
All proposals must be in before 6 March 2015.
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.
Last update: 24 February 2015