About SAL.co

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Sarawak State Library) in collaboration with the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA will host the Sarawak Librarian Colloquium 2025 (SAL.co 2025) from 13 to 16 October 2025 (9.00am to 12pm) GMT +8 via Zoom Meets, Pustaka YouTube Channel and Pustaka Social Media Platform.

This year theme "Empowering Communities: Libraries and Archives as Catalysts for Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusivity in the Digital Age" highlights the critical role these institutions play in strengthening communities by providing access to information, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering social inclusion. Libraries and archives serve as vital hubs for education, digital literacy, and lifelong learning, offering resources, technology, and training to bridge gaps and promote equity. This is particularly important in regions where internet connectivity and technological infrastructure present significant challenges. They also preserve historical records and artifacts, ensuring cultural identity is maintained for future generations. Through community engagement, inclusive programming, and partnerships with local organizations, libraries, and archives create safe, supportive spaces that empower individuals, promote diversity, and build resilient, informed communities.

Selected papers presented at SAL.co 2025 will be published in the Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM) in October 2025 (Special Edition). The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM) (ISSN:2231-8836 | E-ISSN:2289-5337) is published by the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia since 2015. The objectives of JIKM are to promote the exchange of information and knowledge in research works, new inventions and developments in information management and knowledge management, and the use of information technology towards the structuring of an information-rich society. The research tracks include but are not limited to library science, artificial intelligence, communications and networking, information systems management, information management, records management, library management, and knowledge management through scholarly publication. Frequency (April and October). JIKM is indexed/Abstracted in MyCite (Malaysia Citation Index), EBSCO HOST (Research Database), My Journal and DRJI (Directory of Research Journals Indexing).

Important Dates

April 30, 2025
Call for Papers Opens

Submit your abstract for presentation at SAL.co 2025

July 1, 2025
Submission Deadline

Last day to submit abstracts and papers

August 1, 2025
Notification of Acceptance

Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions

September 1, 2025
Deadline for submission of abstract and full paper
October 1, 2025
Final Paper Submission

Deadline for submission of presentation slides and video recording

October 13-16, 2025
Colloquium dates

SAL.co 2025 Conference in Kuching, Sarawak

Keynote Speakers

Coming soon!

Conference Schedule

Day 1: October 13, 2025

08:45 - 09:00

Commercial Break

09:00 – 09:10

Introduction to SAL.co

09:10 – 09:20

Officiating Speech by Datuk Dr. Abang Haji Abdul Rauf Abang Haji Zen

Chairman, Board of Management, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak

09:21 – 09:30

Keynote Address by Dr. Mohd. Ghazali Fadzil

PPM President

09:30 – 09:35

Commercial break

09:35 – 09:45

Sub-Theme for Day 1

Digital Inclusion: Addressing the digital divide and promoting equitable access to technology and digital literacy skills, particularly for underserved communities.

Sustainability: Exploring how libraries and archives can contribute to sustainable development goals through responsible resource management, environmental awareness initiatives, and community engagement.

09:45 – 10:00

Paper 1

10:00 – 10:15

Paper 2

10:15 – 10:30

Paper 3

10:30 – 10:45

Paper 4

10:45 - 11:00

Paper 5

11:00 - 12:00

Q&A Session

12:00

End of Day 1

Day 2: October 14, 2025

08:45 – 09:00

Commercial break

09:00 – 09:10

Introduction to SALco

09:10 – 09:20

Sub-Theme for Day 2

Innovation: Showcasing innovative approaches to library and archival services, including the use of emerging technologies, collaborative learning models, and personalized curriculum design.

09:20 – 09:35

Paper 6

09:35 – 09:50

Paper 7

09:50 – 10:05

Paper 8

10:05 – 10:20

Paper 9

10:20 – 10:35

Paper 10

10:35 – 11:35

Q&A Session

11:35

End of Day 2

Day 3: October 15, 2025

08:45 – 09:00

Commercial break

09:00 – 09:10

Introduction to SALco

09:10 – 09:20

Sub-Theme for Day 3

Community Engagement: Highlighting the importance of community engagement, inclusive programming, and partnerships with local organizations to create safe, supportive spaces that empower individuals, promote diversity, and build resilient, informed communities.

09:20 – 09:35

Paper 11

09:35 – 09:50

Paper 12

09:50 – 10:05

Paper 13

10:05 – 10:20

Paper 14

10:20 – 10:35

Paper 15

10:35 – 11:35

Q&A Session

11:35

End of Day 3

Day 4: October 16, 2025

08:45 – 09:00

Commercial break

09:00 – 09:10

Introduction to SALco

09:10 – 09:20

Sub-Theme for Day 4

Community Engagement: Highlighting the importance of community engagement, inclusive programming, and partnerships with local organizations to create safe, supportive spaces that empower individuals, promote diversity, and build resilient, informed communities.

09:20 – 09:35

Paper 16

09:35 – 09:50

Paper 17

09:50 – 10:05

Paper 18

10:05 – 10:20

Paper 19

10:20 – 10:35

Paper 20

10:35 – 11:35

Q&A Session

11:35 - 11:45

Closing of SAL.co 2025

11:45

End of SAL.co 2025

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