CONSAL X - 1996

CONSAL X Theme: " Libraries in National Development " Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 21-25 May 1996 Officiated by DS Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister, Malaysia Synopsis: This was a special event as the conference was held in 1996, and 1995 marked the twenty -five anniversary years of CONSAL. This conference had also indicated the focus on the attention of policy markers on the role of librarians and libraries in national developments. CONSAL X objective is to conceptualize this vision for Southeast Asian librarians and promote the drawing up of strategic plans towards its realization. It also highlighted the need for guidelines, policies and client charters in the light of paradigm shift in library services as well as to establish strategic linkages and network among Southeast Asian communities. Source: https://www.consal.org/conference/consalvix.html