Conference on Libraries to Discuss Ongoing Transition to Accessing e-Information - Zawya

"Adapting to the way the academia gains access to information in an increasingly digitalized world and the ongoing transformation of libraries from tangible hardback versions to e-waves in the virtual world will be some of the key areas that will come up for discussion at the 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Special Libraries Association - Arabian Gulf Chapter (SLA-AGC) in Abu Dhabi ... A key component of the conference will be Ankabut, which co-operates on a national, GCC, regional and international arena, representing the UAE in conferences, exhibitions and forums. Ankabut aims to offer QoS-based networks with IPv4/IPv6, multicast and introduce advanced services on a 'Closed Group Network' with 'Public Interest Purposes'. Ankabut will also host the event with Masdar Institute.  Keynote speakers at the conference will include Ann Wolpert, Director of Libraries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Sherif Kamel Mahmoud Shaheen, Ph.D. Professor and Head of Library, Archives & information technology Department Faculty of Arts-Cairo University. Wolpert will discuss 'The Future of the Profession in the Digital Era: New Roles for Information Professionals', while Shaheen will speak on 'From traditional to Digital Information and Knowledge professions: What is missing in the Arab World?'  In addition, David Sommer, a professional with 15 years' experience in the global publishing industry, and Simon Inger, who works with the journals industry for over 20 years, will also address the gathering. The event will include three panels including 'Leadership and Best Practices in Development of Information Literacy Programs: Changing Roles and New Technologies', 'The Role of the Library and Information Science Departments in Preparing Professionals in the Digital Environment', and 'Professional Library Associations to foster library development' ..."