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IASL 2013: Librarians & Friends of the Library From All Over

Ayse Yuksel-Durukan from Turkey who shall tell me a story about trees.

Pilar Francisco form Qatar Academy, an IB World School. Beside her is Waldet Cueto of Rizal Library.

Dr. Rachmawaty reads School Librarian in Action

With Inez, who looks so young!

With Mrs. Raina Singh, First Lady of IASL

Mutsumi from Kyoto, Japan who teaches cultural studies.

IASL 2013 Day 1: Opening Ceremony

I have attended one workshop and two paper/research presentations already in the IASL 2013 Annual Conference but the opening ceremony was only done after lunch today. The program consisted of speeches from the Indonesian Minister of Education, Mohammad Nuh; the director of the National Library of Indonesia Dir. Sri Sularshi; and beloved IASL President, Dr. Diljit Singh.

Holding a miniature Philippine flag. Ma'am Lou David was our flag bearer.

 Keynote speech for the plenary session was given by newly elected president of IFLA, Sinikka Sipila. There were two things I got from her keynote address: the IFLA Trend Report and the three areas of focus that her leadership will address as far as school libraries are concerned. These are access, inclusion, and capacity building.

Like in any opening program, there were dances and music. Guests and participants were treated to an exotic and unique welcome of Balinese dancing. The dancers were high school seniors in Denpasar School number 3. The young men who played the music were high school seniors too. Even the hosts of the program were both seniors. I enjoyed listening to the Indonesian national anthem because of its pleasant melody but also because, it was sung by young people. How apt! Their presence amplified one of the many raison de'etre of school librarians!

With the two young Balinese host. They did a fantastic job!

You're doing something right, Indonesia! Bravo!

Call for Papers: 42nd IASL Annual Conference*

CALL FOR PAPERS  

International Association of School Librarianship

42nd Annual International Conference 

incorporating the
17th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship

August 26 – 30, 2013
Bali, Indonesia  

Proposals are invited for presentations at the 42^nd Annual International Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL), incorporating the 17^th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, to be held in Bali, Indonesia on August 26 – 30, 2013.

THEME

The theme for the conference is Enhancing Students’ Life Skills through the School Library. The role of the school library in education has long been accepted, and there is much evidence that the school library plays an important role in student achievement. However, less explored is the role of the school library in developing students in a holistic and integrated manner to become responsible members of society. The term life skills has been defined by WHO and UNICEF (2003) as ‘abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life’.   The sub-themes reflect the categories of life skills as laid down in the UNICEF (2003) definition including Cognitive Skills, Personal Skills, and Inter-personal Skills.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals may be submitted online via http://iasl2013.org/call-for-papers-submit-proposal/ or as an attachment to callforpapers@atpusi.or.id using the Proposal Form available at http://iasl2013.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IASL-2013-Call-for-Papers-Proposal-Form.doc  Please go to http://iasl2013.org/call-for-papers-information/ for more information.   

All proposals must be received by February 15, 2013.  The Organizers reserve the right to reject proposals received after the closing date. 

*Lifted from the IASL website.