Cambodia Librarianship Review | Road to CONSAL XX
Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence

Cambodia
Librarianship Review

The inaugural issue celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Cambodian Librarians Association (CLA) by featuring 30 librarians sharing their success stories.

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About the Review

The inaugural issue of Cambodia Librarianship Review celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Cambodian Librarians Association (CLA) by featuring 30 librarians sharing their success stories and innovative initiatives.

What is CONSAL?

The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians is the primary regional organization for library associations in Southeast Asia, founded in 1970 to provide a shared platform.

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    Cooperation

    Promoting collaboration in librarianship and info science.

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    Networking

    Strengthening relations between regional libraries.

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    Development

    Helping member countries improve library systems.

10 Member Countries

🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam
🇰🇭 Cambodia
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇱🇦 Laos
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇲🇲 Myanmar
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇻🇳 Vietnam

Closely tied to ASEAN, CONSAL holds a General Conference roughly every three years.

The Next Chapter

CONSAL XX

Singapore was officially announced as the host for the 20th Congress. This historic event marks a "homecoming" for the organization, as CONSAL was founded in Singapore in 1970.

Organizers
NLB & LAS
Host City
Singapore
2025: Handover
Official flag handover at CONSAL XIX (Malaysia).
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2026: Preparation
Manuscripts collected for review.
2028: The Event
The 20th Congress convenes in Singapore.
Call for Contributions

Areas of Interest

In preparation for the 2028 conference, we invite you to contribute your research, reviews, and case studies.

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Library Leadership

Exploring innovative leadership practices that drive library development.

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User Experience

Designing user-friendly spaces and services that drastically improve experience.

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Digital Technology

Developing and implementing new digital tools or platforms.

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Community Engagement

Creating outreach initiatives that connect the library with underserved communities.

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Innovative Programming

Introducing unique workshops, events, or maker spaces.

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Data-Driven Decisions

Implementing data analytics to assess library services and make informed decisions.

LEGACY

Your Story is
Our Legacy.

Join the movement defining the future of librarianship in Cambodia.