Universiti Sains Malaysia Library 

"Towards Sustainable Future Libraries”

Hotel Ascott Gurney, Penang 23-24 September 2025

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The International Conference on Libraries (ICOL) 2025


September 23-24, 2025
Ascott Gurney Hotel, Penang

The International Conference on Libraries (ICOL), organized by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Library since 2005, will celebrate the 20th years anniversary in 2025 with its seventh edition. Scheduled for September 23rd - 24th, 2025, at Penang, Malaysia, the conference will focus on the theme "Towards Sustainable Future Libraries."

Sustainable future libraries embracing practices, technologies, and strategies aimed at ensuring long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Libraries are adopting eco-friendly designs and technologies, such as energy-efficient buildings, green certifications, and the use of renewable energy sources. Future libraries are leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), digitization, and cloud computing, to create more efficient and accessible services. It also prioritizes open access to information and resources, providing free or low-cost access to digital collections, research papers, and educational materials.

ICOL 2025 will serve as a platform for information professionals from Malaysia and beyond to share knowledge, discuss trends, and explore developments in librarianship and information technology. It has grown to become one of the major events for information professionals in Malaysia. The program’s presentations are also applicable to public, academic, school, and special libraries’ interests.

What to Expect


  • Knowledge-sharing sessions aligned with the theme
  • Trade exhibition showcasing product innovations and new technologies
  • Poster presentation competition for librarians, researchers, and academics

The poster competition aims to promote knowledge sharing and innovation, featuring the latest research, projects, and ideas in line with the conference theme.


Objectives


  • To provide a platform for sharing knowledge, expertise, personal experiences, and professionalism through the presentation of papers and research.
  • To foster relationships, promote collaboration, and exchange experiences in the field of librarianship.
  • To discuss issues, challenges, and strategies to position information professionals as relevant, referred, and respected through intellectual discourse and paper presentations

Target Audience


Professional Librarians, Information Specialists, Knowledge Managers, Researchers, Academics, Students, And Individuals or Companies involved in the field of librarianship and information management

Call for papers & posters
THEME 

Towards Sustainable Future Libraries” 

TOPICS
  1. Future-Proofing Libraries’ Goals:
    Adaptation to technological advances, including artificial intelligence (AI); resilience in library and research support services; evolution of library spaces; sustainability and long-term planning; community engagement; and support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  2. Visionary Leadership and Governance for Future-Ready Libraries:
    Transformative leadership, navigation of funding challenges for financial sustainability, and development of a future-oriented library workforce 
  3. Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Libraries:
    Collaboration and partnership among libraries, educational institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and private sectors for sustainability initiatives, including digital inclusion, resource sharing, library development, and equitable access to knowledge
  4. Information Literacy and Combatting Misinformation:
    The library's role in the collection, curation, and provision of access to knowledge; the promotion of information literacy; and the education of communities to combat misinformation and disinformation
  5. Knowledge Preservation and Innovative Digital Archiving:
    Innovative approaches to the preservation of valuable resources related to sustainability, cultural heritage, and scientific progress, particularly in the context of digitization, open access, and long-term accessibility 
  6. Supporting Open Science and Effective Research Data Management:
    Facilitation and promotion of the principles of open science, including open access publications, open data, open educational resources, citizen science, data stewards, open software and hardware, and the fostering of good research data management activities throughout the research data lifecycle
  7. Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Copyright Challenges in Library Practices:
    Exploring the complex interplay of legal, ethical, and copyright issues in library practices, focusing on ensuring equitable access to information while safeguarding privacy and intellectual property rights
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS (ORAL PRESENTATION/POSTER PRESENTATION)
  1. Selection of papers/posters for the conference will be based on the abstracts.
  2. Submit your abstracts through https://linktr.ee/icolpapers by 10 April 2025.
  3. Please follow the template provided for submission of abstract to ensure consistency and facilitate the review process.
  4. All abstracts must be written in English.
  5. The full paper template will be provided to authors after the notification of acceptance.
  6. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and accepted poster will be published in the conference website.
  7. Selected papers will be published in selected journals (indexed in MyCITE/SCOPUS)
  8. Selected poster will be announced as the best poster award.

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference Oral and Poster


Abstract submission deadline: 10 April 2025
Notification of acceptance: 16 May 2025
Full paper/Poster submission deadline: 30 June 2025
Camera-ready: 30 August 2025
Conference: 23-24 September 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any inquiries regarding the submission of abstracts, please do not hesitate to contact Mohd Ikhwan Ismail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Please visit our website (https:lib.usm.my/index.php/icol) and ICOL 2025 Facebook page (https:www.facebook.com/icol2025) for further information.

 We look forward to your participation!

Event Speakers

Prof. Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang

Future-Ready Libraries: Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability in a Digital Age

Chairperson
Malaysian Qualification Agency

Pro Chancellor
Management and Science University (MSU)

Dato' Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop

Knowledge Preservation and Digital Archiving of Special Collections in Future Libraries: perspectives from the British Library

Head, Southeast Asia Section
British Library

Goh Su Nee

Reflections from an Open Science, Research Data Management and Bibliometrics Librarian

Deputy Director, Open Science and Research Services
Nanyang Technological University Library

Schedule

23

September

Tuesday
  • 8:00 AM

    Registration
    Lobby Entrance, Plenitude Ballroom 1

  • 8:30 AM

    Opening Ceremony
    Plenitude Ballroom 1

    • National Anthem “Negaraku” & USM
    • Doa Recital
    • Welcoming Speech by Chief Librarian, Perpustakaan Universiti Sains Malaysia
    • Opening Speech by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    • Overview of Conference Themes and Objective Montage
    • ICOL 20 Years Celebration Montage
    • Cultural Celebration Performance
    • Photography session
    • Visit to Exhibition Booths for VIPs

  • 9:45 AM

    Morning Coffee Break & Networking
    Lobby Entrance, Plenitude Ballroom 1
    Plenitude Ballroom 2

  • 10:00 AM

    Keynote Session 1
    Plenitude Ballroom 1

    Future-Ready Libraries: Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability in a Digital Age
    Prof. Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang
    Chairperson, Malaysian Qualification Agency
    Pro Chancellor, Management and Science University (MSU)

  • 11:00 AM

    Paper Presentations (Session 1)
    Plenitude Ballroom 1

    Future-Proofing Libraries’ Goals

    Needs vs. Gaps? Intelligent Transformation of Academic Library Systems in Malaysia
    Yi-Shuai Xu, A.M.K. Yanti Idaya, M.S.S. Kassim, Guan Wang & Ye Yuan

    Linking Digital Library Systems and Student Information Seeking Behavior: A Correlational Study
    Lydia Christiani, Katrin Setio Devi & Widya Damayanti

    Building Future Education Through Inclusivity: University Libraries as Catalysts for Student Success
    Mohamad Hafizuddin Mohamed Najid, Nur Leyni Nilam Putri Junurham & Nor Azzah Momin

    Enhancing The Usage of Books and Printed Collection in the Library Through the Interpretation of Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) with institutional keywords, the experience of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
    Sharifah Fahimah Saiyed Yeop & Wan Ainol Mursyida Ahmad Tarmizi

    Promoting Inclusive Education Through Libraries: Assessing Librarian Readiness to Support Students with Disabilities
    Muhammad Aidil Fazli Samsuri, Siti Nurul Maryam, Raja Norazlinda Raja Azenam & Noor Syafini Zamani

    Photography Session
    Lucky Draw
  • 12:30 PM

    Poster Presentations
    Plenitude Ballroom 2

    Future-Proofing Libraries’ Goals: Financial Services Library (FSL) in Action
    Mohd Irman bin Mohd Din, Izzanatul Wida binti Johari & Lim Ling Chaer

    From Petals to Pages: A Botanical Journey Through PPLC
    Syariful Nahar Mat Saad, Azizah Zainon, Muhammad Akmal Jaffri, Mohammad Amirul Ashraf Rozi & Nuraisyah Hajjar Ismail

    Beyond Books: The Role of Recreational Spaces in Future-Ready Libraries
    Mohamed Yusof, Nurul Elmy & Ahmad, Khairunnisa

    Leadership Excellence Programme for Chief Librarians and Deputy Chief Librarians of Higher Institutions of Learning in Malaysia: A Strategic Initiative for Enhancing Library Leadership (Excelib)
    Zaharah Abd Samad, Aryanti Ahmad & Mariani Abd Malek

    Empowering Libraries for the Future: A Digital Approach to Talent Management
    Nurul Aida Noor Azizi, Norazlin Mohd Yusof, Nik Nurshihah Muhamad, Wan Nur Syuhada Wan Adnan & Norainzatul Husna Mohd Desa

    Navigating the Implementation of Open Science@USIM: Growth, Challenges, and Approaches to Solutions
    Nor Azzah Momin, Hasmida Saleh & Azlina Othman

    PHT Cares: Nurturing Hearts and Minds
    Hasliza Ali, Nurul Azurah Mohd Roni, Noraida Hassan, Azra Ameera Zulkifli & Tengku Syarmiza Tengku Zahid

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    RBAS 2.0: Revolutionizing Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery at USM
    Hasniza Amno, Nurulhuda Abdul Jais, Tuan Sira Zawana Tuan Yaakub, Ahmad Nurul Amein Ahmad @ Ramli, Musa Mohamed Ghazali, Nurul Nadrah Abdul Kader, Nur Hanida Abdul Rahim, Zulkifli Zainol, Amran Mamat & Noramin Aman Noor Han

    Empowering Sustainability: Solar Parking Initiative for Bentong Public Library
    Muhammad Nooramin B Mohd Hassan

    Streamlining Publication Management through e-Publication USM
    Nur Fareesha Aqmal Mohd Rasid, Noor Adilah Azmi, Mohd Ikhwan Ismail, Abd Halim Ismail, Husriati Hussain & Arinawati Ayob

    Unlocking Knowledge: Preserving University’s Corporate Memory for Knowledge Sustainability
    Sharifah Fahimah Saiyed Yeop, M. Fadzly Aziz & Ahmad Suhairi M.Lazim

    USM Library's eDoclib: Digital Excellence Unleashed
    Husriati Hussain, Noor Azlinda Wan Jan, Suhana Ishak, Tuan Sira Zawana Tuan Yaakub, Musa Mohamed Ghazali, Rabiahtul Adauwiyah Abu Hanipah, Nurul Azurah Mohd Roni, Wan Emilin W Mat Alli, Junainah Abu Seman & Mazainun Aini Mohd Zain

    Professor’s Corner: Illuminating Excellence and Empowering Knowledge Sharing
    Radia Banu Jan Mohamad, Noraida Hassan, Hasliza Ali, Nurul Azurah Mohd Roni, Wan Emilin W Mat Alli & Rabiatul Adawiah Ab Manan

    Redefining Library Space: Makerspace@EngLib as a Catalyst for Innovation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Driven
    Jamilah Hassan Basri, Sukmawati Muhamad, Nur Fishah Mat Saad, Ahmad Fuad Ariffin, Badli Syahar Bakhtier, Muhammad Hanifah Mahabat, Ahmad Syammuri Bakar, Mohd Jamil Kassim & Mohd Fadli Abdul Rahman

  • 1:00 PM

    Lunch Break & Networking
    Timur Cofee House

  • 2:00 PM

    Paper Presentations (Session 2)
    Plenitude Ballroom 1

    Future-Proofing Libraries’ Goals

    Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Copyright Challenges in Library Practices

    Empowering Future-Ready Libraries through In-House System Development and AI Integration for Personalised Library Services: The Case of Sistem PERMATA
    Nurul Aida Noor Azizi, Azizi Jantan, Arshad Bujang, Zalifah Awang Zakaria, Wan Izzatul Fahrah Wan Ishak, Ida Laila Ishak & Mohd Faizal Sawardi Lukman

    Unleashing Library Potential Through Collaborative Networking Between Library and Community
    Nur Afeqah Abdullah, Philomena Septimus Amit & Norazlina bt Abdul Rahman

    Scientific Research Trends in Malaysia: A Bibliometric Analysis
    Che Azlan Taib

    Data Privacy in Indian Libraries: User Awareness, Concerns, and Expectations
    Kunal Gaurav & Prof. Kunwar Singh

    Data Privacy in Indian Libraries: User Awareness, Concerns, and Expectations
    Kunal Gaurav & Prof. Kunwar Singh

    Ethical Management: Balancing Copyright and Knowledge Sharing in the Main Library at Sultan Qaboos University
    Al-Toobi, A. & Al Suqri, M.

    Photography Session
    Lucky Draw
  • 3:30 PM

    Paper Presentations (Session 3)

    Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Libraries

  • 5:00 PM

    Afternoon Tea Break & Networking

24

September

Wednesday
  • 8:00 AM

    Networking

  • 8:30 AM

    Paper Presentations (Session 4)

    - Information Literacy and Combatting Misinformation

  • 10:00 AM

    Morning Coffee Break & Networking

  • 10:30 AM

    Keynote Session 2

    Knowledge Preservation and Digital Archiving of Special Collections in Future Libraries: perspectives from the British Library
    Dato' Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop
    Head, Southeast Asia Section, British Library

  • 11:30 AM

    Paper Presentations (Session 5)

    - Knowledge Preservation and Innovative Digital Archiving

  • 1:00 PM

    Lunch Break & Networking

  • 2:00 PM

    Paper Presentations (Session 6)

    - Supporting Open Science and Effective Research Data Management
    - Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Copyright Challenges in Library Practices

  • 3:30 PM

    Keynote Session 3

    Reflections from an Open Science, Research Data Management and Bibliometrics Librarian
    Goh Su Nee
    Deputy Director, Open Science and Research Services, Nanyang Technological University Library

  • 4:30 PM

    Closing Ceremony

Post-Conference Seminar

Location

Ascott Gurney Hotel, Penang
      Conferece Hall

    Exhibition Hall

Recommended Accommodation

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CategoryRegistration Fees (participant/paper presenter)
International

USD250.00

Malaysian

RM900.00

PPM Member

RM850.00

Poster Presentation
( add-on for printing & stand )
RM150.00
CategoryRegistration Fees (participant/paper presenter)
International

USD250.00

Malaysian

RM900.00

PPM Member

RM850.00

Poster Presentation
( add-on for printing & stand )
RM150.00

 Note: All fees inclusive of taxes

Past Events


ICOL 2005

"Towards a Knowledge Society"

ICOL 2007

"Emerging Trends"

ICOL 2009

"Transforming Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow"

ICOL 2012

"Transformation to Humanize Libraries"

ICOL 2015

"Openness Paradigm : Emerging Knowledge Ecologies"

ICOL 2017

"Towards Lean Libraries"

Typography and Color Harmony

  • The typography used in the logo represents simplicity and modernity, aligning with the professional image of ICOL.
  • The colors also signify the color of USM. The combination of deep purple and vibrant orange embodies a perfect balance between wisdom, ambition (purple), and energy, creativity (orange). This color pairing creates an eye-catching yet professional appeal.

Central Symbol within the 'O'

  • The network icon inside the 'O' symbolizes connection, collaboration, and innovation, emphasizing ICOL’s commitment to fostering networks and partnerships.

Bold Lettering

  • The boldness of the font conveys strength, reliability, and a clear presence in the industry. It ensures visibility and memorability.
  • The capital letters project authority and trustworthiness, making the logo suitable for a corporate or professional context.

Minimalistic Design

  • The clean, minimalist approach reflects professionalism and focus, resonating with a modern audience.
  • The simplicity ensures adaptability across various platforms, from digital to print, while maintaining brand integrity.
In conclusion, the ICOL logo communicates professionalism, innovation, and connection through its thoughtful design elements. It is adaptable for diverse applications while maintaining a strong brand identity.
 

Contact Us


For futher information, please contact us at:

ICOL 2025 Secretariat
Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 USM Penang
Malaysia



+604-653 5374
Tuan Sira Zawana Tuan Yaakub


+604-653 5018
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