CDNLAO Newsletter
No. 68, July 2010
Gain new insights in the creation and preservation of memories for the future at a two-day conference organised by National Library Singapore and supported by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Library Association of Singapore (LAS). This inaugural conference by the Singapore Memory Project* is designed for the sharing and discussion of memory-building initiatives from international and community perspectives
Conference highlights
- Learn from renowned international speakers their best practices in the preservation of national memories and memory-building initiatives.
- Get insights from a panel of international and local speakers representing various community endeavours on the latest developments in community engagement efforts.
- Be inspired to contribute to the conference by sharing your memories of Singapore in our specially curated experiential segment. Learn about the various means of contributing to the creation of a nation's enduring memory for the future.
Who should attend the conference?
Researchers, library professionals, heritage and museum industry players or individuals and organisations that believe in the value of creating and preserving cultural and intellectual memory for future generations.
Distinguished speakers include
- Dr Deanna Marcum
- Associate Librarian, Library of Congress
- Ms Penny Carnaby
- Chief Executive/National Librarian, National Library of New Zealand
- Dr J.S.M. (Bas) Savenije
- Director General, Koninklijke Bibliotheek (National Library of the Netherlands)
- Ms Joie Springer
- Senior Programme Specialist, Memory of the World Programme, UNESCO
- Mr Zhang Zhiqing
- Deputy Director, National Library of China
Registration
To register, simply download the registration form via www.wnr.sg. (the website will be made available from 1 July 2010 onwards). For enquiries, email to
Conference Fees
- Standard: S$150.00
- Early bird: S$120.00 (registration before 31 July 2010)
- IFLA & LAS members: S$120.00
- Senior Citizens & Students: S$105.00
- Closing date: 20 September 2010
*Singapore Memory Project (SMP) is a whole-of-nation collaborative initiative facilitated by the National Library Board to build a national digital collection of knowledge assets about Singapore, so as to ensure that the Singapore story is continuously discovered, collected, preserved and promoted.
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