Call for participation

Theme: "The Future of LIS Education in Developing Countries: The Road Ahead"
About: The LIS Education for Developing Countries Satellite Meeting in Singapore on August 14 is the 3rd event of its kind and will be organized at Nanyang Executive Centre (NEC), Nanyang Technological University.


Primary aim:
• The primary aim of this satellite meeting is to give an opportunity for established leaders of LIS education in developing countries to discuss issues of significant in LIS education. To design high quality LIS education that will serve the library and information services for the 21st century.

The main objectives of the Satellite meeting are:
• Prepare a vision document on LIS Education in Developing Countries.
• Identify areas of mutual collaboration.
• Discuss about developing course materials relevant to teaching LIS education in developing countries

Papers will focus on :
• The Future of LIS Education in Developing Countries
• LIS Education in Africa
• LIS Education in Asia and Oceania
• LIS Education in Latin America and the Caribbean


Expected outcomes:
• The outcomes will provide an action plan for the development of LIS education in developing countries in the area of curriculum development, faculty and student recruitment, and LIS education leadership, improvement of LIS programs, and future collaboration and networking.
   

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