International Knowledge Conference

The International Knowledge Conference (IKC) has its humble beginning in 2005 when the first knowledge conference was held. Back then, it was called Knowledge 2005 and the participants were mainly library staff from Malaysia. Ten years later, when Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) wanted to spread its influence globally, the first IKC was initiated.

The IKC is a venue for researchers and practitioners especially in the ASEAN region to connect with the international research communities for exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge in the field of Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, Archives and Records Management and other related fields. Rapid developments in the field of information and communication technology is creating a 'cultural shock' especially in the way people create and share contents, the way corporate entities are capturing and disseminating information, and the way governments are harnessing on supposedly 'personal data'. Libraries, archives and other cultural institutions worldwide are being challenged, by this revolution, to continue their noble role as gateway to knowledge. This role is the basis for continued prosperity and development of society and individuals.

IKC2015

In conjunction with its 15th anniversary, Pustaka organised the International Knowledge Conference 2015 (IKC2015). The conference was held from 15th to 18th of November 2015 at Pullman Hotel & Resort in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The key focus of the IKC2015 was on the rapid developments in the field of information and communication technology that was creating a cultural shock especially in the way people create and share contents, the way corporate entities are capturing and disseminating information, and the way governments are harnessing on supposedly personal data. Libraries, archives and other cultural institutions worldwide are being challenged, by this revolution, to continue their noble role as gateway to knowledge. This role was the basis for continued prosperity and development of society and individuals.

Theme
The theme of this conference was "Knowledge: The Key To A better Tomorrow" and the sub-these were:

• Digital Resources: Managing and Challenges
• Knowledge Sharing and Outreach Activities
• User Behaviour and Practices
• Self Directed Learning
• Tools and Technology for KM Practices
• Policy and Advocacy on Information
• Best Practices and Innovations in Libraries and Archives
• Information Sharing in the ASEAN Economic Community 2015

Objectives
The main objectives of IKC2015 were:

• To be a venue for researchers, librarians, archivists, knowledge workers, policy makers, students and academicians to share knowledge and experiences, interact and network.
• To discuss and analyse new innovations, current trends and best practices in the management, access and communications of information.
• To overview governmental policies on access to information, provision of library services, freedom of information, intellectual property rights and limiting access to government records for security reasons.
• To identify the potential and suitable applications of ICT in the publication, access and preservation on information.
• To evaluate the impact of technological advancement on roles played by libraries and archives especially in encouraging lifelong learning and optimising human potentials.
• To discuss strategies for optimisation of information resource sharing among SEAN countries in view of the ASEAN Economic Community 2015 initiatives.

Paper Presented

As many 12 conference papers were presented by speaker from Malaysia and abroad during the two-day do.

IKC2020

The IKC2020 is expected to be held in in July 2020, in conjunction Pustaka's 20th anniversary. The working committee has been formed to kick-start the planning for yet another glorious event.