[IFLA-L] Invitation as paper presenter for International k@Borneo Conference 2021

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Invitation as paper presenter for International k@Borneo Conference 2021

Dear Sir/Madam,

The 2nd International k@Borneo Conference 2021 is a venue for researchers and practitioners to connect with the international research communities for the exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge in the field of Borneo Study. This is the 1st virtual conference organized by k@Borneo which will be held virtually on 14-15 September 2021.

The study of Borneo is important and popular in view of the island's strategic location in the middle of Southeast Asia, rich in fauna and flora and has a diverse population of many indigenous groups.  Now a serious effort has been made to identify, preserve and make accessible all of these materials. Concerted effort to identify and preserve materials on Borneo is of significant importance in order to increase accessibility, ensure intellectual continuity, and support research and ensure sustainability.

Objectives of the conference

    To be a venue for researchers, knowledge workers, policymakers, students and academicians to share knowledge, experiences, interact, network on Borneo.
    To discuss strategies for optimization of information resource sharing countries in view of the United Nations Sustainable Goals (SDGs).
    To identify the potential and suitable applications of ICT in the publication, access and preservation of Borneo information.
    To share human capacity building and responsibilities on information sharing about Borneo.

Conference Theme

Borneo: Information Diversity & Heritage

Sub-Themes

The topics involve various multiple disciplines related (but not limited) to the themes and sub-themes as follow:

    Sub-Theme 1: Traditional knowledge
    Sub-Theme 2: Art & Cultural Diversity
    Sub-Theme 3: Medicinal Plants
    Sub-Theme 4: Oral Tradition
    Sub-Theme 5: Environment Sustainability

Targets

Everyone who has interest in Borneo.
All knowledge professionals and researchers are very cordially invited to participate in this call for papers and the date for submission of abstracts is on Thursday, 15th April 2021.

Further details are available on the conference website  https://www.pustaka-sarawak.com/apps/ikbc2021/

Should you be interested to participate, please do not hesitate to contact our secretariat team at Email: k...@sarawak.gov.my or Whatsapp +6 0138116150 /+60138348284

Arpah Adenan
Chairman of the International k@Borneo Conference 2021 Organizing Committee
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Library)
Jalan Pustaka, Off Jalan Stadium
93050 Petra Jaya
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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