   
 65th IFLA Council and General
Conference
Bangkok, Thailand, August 20 - August 28, 1999
Conference Theme and Sub-Topics
On the Threshold of the 21st Century: Libraries as Gateways to an Enlightened World
In the information era, the library must transcend its present role as producer and purveyor of knowledge and information by acting as a gateway to a wide range and variety of information resources and services which are in constant flux. This requires recognition that quantity and availability do not necessarily guarantee quality and desirable information. In this information environment, libraries have to do more than act as hosts. As change agents, they have a role to play in converting data into information, information into knowledge, and knowledge into wisdom by providing the means to seek a better future, an increasingly more enlightened world where such universal aspirations as peace, social and economic justice, intellectual freedom, respect for human dignity and rights, and a healthy social and natural environment, are reinforced, enhanced and converted to reality.
On the threshold of the twenty first century, when a new and hopefully enlightened era can begin, library and information professionals should take up challenges to provide the means for a better world.
The 65th IFLA Conference in Thaïland proposes that the international library community commit itself to meet the challenges of building a more enlightened world by focusing on the quality of its collection, contents and services, reaching out to all levels and strengthening its position in the dynamic global information market place.
Sub-Topics
- Strengthening the Gateway
1.1 Legal aspects of information access
1.2 Library staff education and training
1.3 Affordable and efficient communication links
1.4 Education at all levels as a component of the lifelong learning process
- Assuring the Quality and Quantity of Information
2.1 Development of quality information sources
2.2 Development of 'search engines' and other means to access information sources
2.3 The changing roles of Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) and Universal Availability of Publications (UAP)
2.4 Publishing in all media for an enlightened world
2.5 Conservation of documentary heritage and provision of wider access
- Networking for "Quality of Life"
3.1 Libraries for peace and conflict resolution
3.2 Libraries for cultural development and aesthetic appreciation
3.3 Libraries for healthy bodies and wholesome minds
3.4 Environment and culture information networks
3.5 Networking services for the disadvantaged and abused
Preliminary Programme Summary
Friday, August 20 1999
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Professional Board
Coordinating Boards, Division Executive Board
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Saturday, August 21, 1999
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Standing Committees and Executive Committees
Caucuses (late)
Reception for IFLA Officers (by invitation only)
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Sunday, August 22, 1999
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Introduction to IFLA for
Newcomers Open
Forums, Core Programmes and UNESCO
Council I
Exhibition Opening / Reception
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Monday, August 23, 1999
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Contributed Paper Sessions,
Division Open Forums,
Section and Round Table
Programme Sessions
Opening Session followed by Plenary Session
Gala Reception / Dinner and
Cultural Performance
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Tuesday, August 24, 1999
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Section and Round Table Programme Sessions
Guest Lectures
Poster Sessions
Library Receptions
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Wednesday, August 25, 1999
All day:
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Section and Round Table Programme Sessions
Study Tours / Library Visits (1/2 day)
Guest Lectures
Poster Sessions
Professional Board
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Thursday, August 26, 1999
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Workshops / Seminars
Study Tours / Library Visits (1/2 day)
Standing Committees (late)
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Friday, August 27, 1999
All day:
Midday:
Afternoon:
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Section and Round Table Programme Sessions
Standing Committees
Coordinating Boards, Divisions
Professional Board
Executive Board
Council II followed by Closing Session
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Saturday, August 28, 1999
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Tour day
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