Program
Societies are constantly changing whether because of demography, socio-political climates or even new technology disruptions which require new ways of thinking and learning. All of these have an impact on communities, how they function, interact as well as a bearing on who gets ahead and who falls behind. Libraries have long sought to level the playing field, promoting equity and inclusivity while trying to keep up with change. With an ever-widening scope, libraries increasingly play the role of a facilitator, bringing together different stakeholders in the community to strengthen and improve the lives of those it serves.
The 2019 International Papers Program theme is: Preparing for a Changing World: How Libraries Facilitate the Acquisition of New Skill Sets in Communities.
In this session, speakers will share on international library projects, trends and issues relating to new skills sets that libraries facilitate in their community such as but not limited to health literacy for an aging population, new media initiatives and strategies that help families navigate a changing media landscape, critical evaluation skills to help members assess the information they consume online and other life skills like communication and negotiation that have grown in importance in a divisive world.
ALA Unit/Subunit: ALA
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Felicia Chan
Region Head (Central), Public Library Services
National Library Board, Singapore
Lisbeth Bryhl
Cultural Worker and Project Manager
Copenhagen Libraries Blaagaarden Library and Cultural House in Noerrebro
Dorte Rugtved
Master in Cultural Planning
The University of Roskilde
Mayor Herbert Bautista
Quezon City Mayor
Emelita L. Villanueva
City Librarian
Quezon City Public Library
Mariza G. Chico
Assistant City Librarian
Quezon City Public Library
Mary Ann L. Bernal
Head of Readers Service Division
Quezon City Public Library
Paulo Dominik P.
Head of Filipiniana Section
Quezon City Public Library
Alistair Troy Lacsamana
Head of Children’s Section
Quezon City Public Library
John Hickok
International Outreach Librarian
California State University Fullerton
Stephanie Tan
Manager | Service Development
PLS - Content & Services, National Library Board
Emmanuel A. Oduagwu
Head of Department & Chief Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Oyemike Victor Benson
Imo State Public Library Board
Sandra Toro
Senior Library Program Officer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
MaryAnne Hansen, MLS, MEd
Professor and Research Services Librarian
Montana State University Library
Aaron LaFromboise
Director of Library Services
Blackfeet Community College
Joy Bridwell
Librarian
Stone Child College