Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians

Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians
AbbreviationCONSAL
Formation1970 (1970)
Founded atSingapore
PurposeConnect and grow librarians and libraries in Southeast Asia
Region
Southeast Asia
Award(s)
  • Outstanding Librarian Award
  • Young Librarian Award
Websitehttps://www.consal.org/

The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) is an international library organization that connects libraries throughout the Southeastern Asia region. It was founded in 1970 in Singapore with the goal of supporting and growing information and library science throughout the region.[1][2]

History

The formation of CONSAL was inspired by the creation of the ASEAN organizations in 1970.[3] It has long connections to the national libraries of all its member countries, including the National Library of Malaysia, National Library in Singapore, National Library of the Philippines, National Library of Vietnam, National Library of Thailand, National Library of Myanmar, National Library of Cambodia, National Library of Laos, National Library of Indonesia, and many other public and private library institutions.

Members and affiliates

CONSAL includes libraries, schools, associations, and organizations across Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.[4][5] Timor-Leste began joining CONSAL meetings as an observer and participant, but not an official member, in 2011 at the CONSAL XV.[6]

Notable members

    Leadership

    Main Committee Chair

    Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil (2025)

    Secretary General

    Chin Loy Jyoon (2022-2025)

    Dr. Nor Edzan Che Nasir (2022-2025)

    Ramachandran Rasu Naidu (2000-2003)

    Conferences, awards, and programs

    CONSAL typically holds a General Conference & Meeting for its members every three years, with each member country alternating the role as host. The 20th CONSAL Meeting will be held in Singapore in 2028.[7]

    CONSA L General Conferences & Meetings
    Conference Year Location Theme(s) Events Ref.
    CONSAL XIX 2025 World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Inclusive Knowledge: Bridging Divides, Empowering All: Leveraging Inclusivity, Empowering Humanity [8][9][10][11][12]
    CONSAL XVIII 2022 Virtual, Cambodia
    CONSAL XVII 2018 Naypyidaw, Myanmar Next Generation Libraries: Collaborate and Connect [13]
    CONSAL XVI 2015 Bangkok, Thailand ASEAN Aspirations: Libraries for Sustainable Advancement
    CONSAL XV 2012 Bali, Indonesia National Heritage: Preservation and Dissemination [14]
    CONSAL XIV 2009 Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam Towards Dynamic Libraries and Information Services in Southeast Asian Countries [5]
    CONSAL XIII 2006 De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines CONSAL at the Crossroads: Challenges for Greater Regional Cooperation [15][16]
    CONSAL XII 2003 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Information Empowerment: Enhancing Knowledge Heritage Myanmar joined. [15]
    CONSAL XI 2001 Suntec City, Singapore Stepping into the New Millennium: Challenges for Library and Information Professionals Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam joined the organization. Held at the same time as the Asian International Book Fair and the International Library Expo. The CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award was first announced. [15][17][18]
    CONSAL X 1996 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Libraries in National Development [19]
    CONSAL IX 1993 Bangkok, Thailand Future Dimensions and Library Development [19]
    CONSAL VIII 1990 Jakarta, Indonesia New Challenges in Library Services in the Developing World [19]
    CONSAL VII 1987 Manila, Philippines Libraries for Countryside Development in Southeast Asia [19]
    CONSAL VI 1983 Singapore The Library in the Information Revolution This coincided with the National Library of Singapore's 25th anniversary. [19]
    CONSAL V 1981 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Access to Information [20]
    CONSAL IV 1978 Bangkok, Thailand Regional Cooperation for the Development of National Information Services The organization was renamed the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians. [20]
    CONSAL III 1975 Jakarta, Indonesia Integrated Library and Documentation Services Within the Framework of NATIS [20]
    CONSAL II 1973 Manila, Philippines Education and Training for Librarianship in Southeast Asia [20]
    CONSAL I 1970 Singapore New Prospects for Southeast Asian Cooperation [20]

    Since 2002, CONSAL has hosted the annual CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award and the CONSAL Young Librarian Award.[21]

    CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award Recipients
    Conference Award Receipient Country of origin Ref.
    CONSAL XIX 2025 Gold Chin Loy Jyoon Malaysia [22][23]
    Silver Woro Titi Haryanti Indonesia
    Bronze Elvira Lapuz Philippines
    Dr. Tassana Hanpol Thailand
    CONSAL XVIII 2022 Gold Dr. Nor Edzan Che Nasir Malaysia
    Silver Myat Sann Nyein Myanmar
    Suchit Suvaphab Thailand
    CONSAL XVII 2018 Gold Mila Medina Ramos Philippines [13][24][25]
    Silver Pham The Khang Vietnam
    Dr. Chutima Sacchanand Thailand
    Dr. Hlaing Glaing Gyi Myanmar
    Ahmad Syawqi Indonesia
    CONSAL XVI 2015 Gold Dr. Chutima Sacchanand Thailand [26]
    Silver Rashidah Begum Fazal Mohamed Malaysia
    Nyuyen Huy Chuong Vietnam
    Tulus Juni Indonesia
    Dr. Marilou Palicte Tadlip Philippines
    Dr. Mohd Sharif Saad Malaysia - posthumous
    CONSAL XV 2012 Gold Suherman Mli Indonesia [14]
    Silver Aaron Tay Chee Hsien Singapore
    Bui Xuan Duc Vietnam
    CONSAL XIV 2009 Gold Zawiyah Baba Malaysia [5]
    Silver Salmudi Indonesia
    Salvacion M. Arlante Philippines
    Kiang-Koh Lai Lin Singapore
    Nguyen Minh Hiep Vietnam
    CONSAL XIII 2006 R. Ramachandran Singapore
    CONSAL XII 2003 Dr. Zaiton Osman Malaysia
    First Award 2002 Antonio M. Santos Philippines [27]
    CONSAL Young Librarian Award Recipients
    Conference Recipient Country of origin Ref.
    CONSAL XIX 2025 Dr. Mayasari Abdul Majid Malaysia [28][29][30]

    See also

    References

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