News about the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2012

Blogging Helsinki?

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:58:40 +0000

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Will you be blogging about this year's upcoming World Library and Information Congress in Helsinki, Finland? Or are you already?

If so, we would like to add your blog URL to a feed that will collect all posts tagged "wlic2012" on this year's IFLA Express.

Final Joining Instructions for WLIC 2012 now available

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:19:56 +0000

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The joining instructions will assist with your planning and arrival in Helsinki. They contain a summary of information about registration, accommodation, transportation, the availability of simultaneous interpretation during sessions, currency, etc.

Third Plenary Speaker announced: Siva Vaidhyanathan

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:39:39 +0000

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In addition to the confirmed Keynote Speaker, Helena Ranta, and the Plenary Speakers, Peter Von Bagh and Yrjö Engeström, IFLA is delighted to announce the third Plenary Speaker, Siva Vaidhyanathan.

Arabian Advanced Systems announces grant for WLIC

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:23:10 +0000

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The Arabian Advanced Systems and IFLA-CASL have the pleasure to announce an annual grant for Arab Librarians and Information Specialists to attend the IFLA annual conference. The amount of the grant is 2000 USD to covers travel, registration and hotel costs.

Convening Notice for the IFLA General Assembly meeting in Helsinki

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:52:04 +0000

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The Governing Board of IFLA has pleasure in submitting this Convening Notice of the General Assembly meeting.

WLIC 2012 Final Announcement now available in Spanish and Chinese

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:23:38 +0000

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Much of the content on this website is available in the WLIC 2012 Final Announcement. Complete Spanish and Chinese translations are now available in PDF.

Reminder: Early registration ends 15 May 2012

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:20:15 +0000

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Less than one month to go!

Complete Congress Programme now available

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:01:56 +0000

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Additional details and Speaker papers to be added as they become available.

Notice of IFLA 2012 General Assembly and Call for Agenda Items

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:01:38 +0000

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The IFLA 2012 General Assembly will be held during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2012, 78th IFLA General Conference and Assembly, in the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Finland, on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 August, 2012.

Draft programme now available

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:32:45 +0000

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A draft programme for the 2012 Congress is now available.

Keynote and Plenary speakers announced

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:09:36 +0000

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IFLA is pleased to announce that the IFLA WLIC 2012 National Committee has selected Helena Ranta as Keynote Speaker at its Opening Session and Peter von Bagh and Yrjö Engeström as Plenary Speakers.

Complete list of conference session themes now available

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:54:32 +0000

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A detailed Congress session overview is now available, arranged by Division and conference session theme.

Reminder—Call for Poster Sessions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:31:22 +0000

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An alternative approach for the presentation of projects/new work will be available for conference participants. An area on the conference premises has been designated for the presentation of information regarding projects or activities of interest to librarians.

Online booking for Accommodation and Tours now available

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:43:55 +0000

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Complete information on WLIC 2012 hotel locations & pricing and hotel reservation—including online booking—is now available.

Congress Participation Grants

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:47:12 +0000

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Limited funds to attend WLIC 2012 are now available to support a number of colleagues from: Africa, Asia & Oceania, Latin America and the Caribbean

Calls for Papers being added

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:44:40 +0000

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Over 40 Calls for Papers–along with a number of translations–have been added to our website.

2012 Rovelstad Scholarship in International Librarianship

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:25:12 +0000

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The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is pleased to announce a scholarship for a student of library and information science to attend WLIC 2012.

Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant 2012

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:39:49 +0000

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The Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant (SSCG) is an annual grant established by Dr. Shawky Salem and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Poster Sessions

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:40:29 +0000

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Are you involved in an interesting project or in an area of work that you would like to discuss with or show to other congress attendees? Why not present your work in the IFLA Poster Session?

WLIC 2012 Satellite Meetings

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:25:15 +0000

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17 satellite meetings were approved by IFLA's Professional Committee during its 2011 meeting.