Libraries Thriving Together in an Open Ecosystem
4 - 5 May 2025
Qatar National Library, in-person
Call for Submissions
The 4th edition of the Libraries Lead Forum is held in partnership with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Middle East and North Africa Regional Office. It will be centered around the theme, "Libraries Thriving Together in an Open Ecosystem" and will focus on exploring how libraries can develop and flourish within a collaborative, open environment where partnerships, innovation and shared resources drive collective success.
The Forum’s organizing committee is seeking proposals for five-minute lightning talks and poster presentations. Share your insights and innovative strategies or ignite ideas in others, highlighting how libraries can leverage collaborations, strategic partnerships and emerging technologies to foster resilience and success in an interconnected world.
Key topics may include (but are not limited to):
- Forging strategic partnerships
- Fostering cross-sector and community-driven collaborations
- Strategies for building resilient, interconnected library communities
- Inclusive and diverse community engagement
- Open knowledge networks and good practice
- Sustainable, long-term open initiatives
- Open resources and opportunities for marginalized communities
- Leveraging emerging technologies
- Global initiatives in advancing open knowledge and resources
Submission deadline: 27 February 2025
Notification of acceptance: 6 March 2025
Guidelines for proposal submissions:
Kindly read and follow the instructions in each template carefully. Proposals can either be in English or Arabic.
- Lightning talks: Maximum presentation time is five minutes, maximum number of slides 20 and a maximum of two authors (only one author will present on the day).
All proposals should include the following elements:
- Title of the proposed lightning talk
- Author(s) name, title, institution and contact information (email address and mobile number)
- Abstract with a maximum of 300 words
- Short biography of 100 words or less (CVs will not be accepted)
- Headshot/photo (medium resolution in .JPEG format, 5x7 at 300 dpi (1500x2100 pixels), below 500 KB in size)
Please submit your Lightning talk proposal through this form.
2. Posters: Maximum two presenters. Posters will be displayed at the forum.
All proposals should include the following elements:
- Title of the proposed poster
- Presenter(s) name, title, institution and contact information (email address and mobile number)
- Abstract with a maximum of 300 words
- Short biography of 100 words or less (CVs will not be accepted)
- Headshot/photo (medium resolution in .JPEG format, 5x7 at 300 dpi (1500x2100 pixels), below 500 KB in size)
Please submit your poster proposal through this form.
For more information and for inquiries, please contact us.
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