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World Library and Information Congress: 72nd IFLA General Conference and Council

"Libraries: Dynamic Engines for the Knowledge and Information Society"

20-24 August 2006, Seoul, Korea

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Call for Papers

Genealogy and Local History Section

Theme:

"Local History: A Dynamic Partnership of Libraries, Archives, and Museums"

The Genealogy and Local History Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) invites proposals for papers on the theme "Local History: A Dynamic Partnership of Libraries, Archives, and Museums" for presentation at the World Library and Information Congress in Seoul, Korea, 20-24 August 2006.

The drive to preserve, promote, and publish local history has given rise to libraries, archives, and museums in many countries. After having gone their separate ways, today we see these institutions coming back together as they collectively seek to satisfy the need of communities to establish and promote their local identities and popular heritage. Papers should demonstrate the intellectual and institutional dynamics in the development of local history from its beginnings to the present and give participants a peak into its future direction. Emphasis on cooperation between libraries, archives, and museums in the field of local history is particularly encouraged.

Four papers will be selected for presentation.

Please send the title and a brief abstract of your paper to: Mel Thatcher
Genealogical Society of Utah
50 East North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 84150
Tel: +1-801-240-3048
Fax: +1-801-240-1448
E-mail: thatchermp@gensocietyofutah.org

Deadlines:
  • Proposals must be received by January 31, 2006.
  • Notification of acceptance will be sent by 15 February 2006.
  • Full and final versions of accepted papers must be received by 1 May 2006. Papers may be in one of the official languages of IFLA, namely English, French, German, Russian, or Spanish.

Please note that all fees, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodations, etc., are the responsibility of the authors of accepted papers.

We sincerely hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for presenting a paper at our programme in Seoul.