International Knowledge Conference

The International Knowledge Conference (IKC) has its humble beginning in the first knowledge conference held in 2005. It was called the Knowledge Conference 2005 and the theme was Making Libraries Relevant. Co-organised with Angkatan Zaman Mansang, the participants were mainly information professionals and 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 ASEAN countries in view of the ASEAN Economic Community 2015 initiatives.

Papers Presented
23 papers were presented at the main conference by speakers from Malaysia and abroad during the two-day do.

No.	Titles of Paper	Session Speakers	Organisations	Countries
1	HISA Crossword: On-line & On-demand Crossword on Sarawak History	Li-Min Tan Ranaivo-Malančon Bali (Presenter) Terrin Lim	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
2	Simple Internet Filtering Access for Kids Using Naïve Bayes and Blacklisted URLs	Abrar Noor Akramin Kamarudin (presenter) Ranaivo-Malančon Bali	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
3	Benchmarking in Knowledge Growth: Workable Best Practices for Innovation	Dr. Arif Jawaid (Presenter) Dr. Parveen Kaur	Linton University College Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
4	Annotating Named Entities in Sarawak Gazette: Challenges and Solutions	Ranaivo-Malančon Bali Stephanie Chua Hui Li Wan Muhammad Faisal Wan Tamlikha (Presenter)	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
5	Producing Text Corpora of Under-resourced Languages from Social Media	Suhaila Saee Ranaivo-Malančon Bali (Presenter) Voon Mei Wei	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
6	Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support Self Directed Learning in Cultural Institutions	Mohsen Zeinolabedini (Presenter) Sanam Ebrahimzadeh Nahid Parvini	Shahid Beheshti University Tehran University Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch	Iran
7	A Comparative Study of Urban Rural Reading Habits: Problems of the Rural Readers	Dr. Parveen Kaur (Presenter) Dr. Arif Jawaid	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Linton University College	Malaysia
8	Knowledge Sharing Strategies In University Libraries In Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa	Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa (Presenter) Stephen Mutula	University of Kwazulu-Natal	South Africa
9	Increasing Students Inclination in School Activities Using Effective Information Delivery System	Noorfadhilah Kahiri (Presenter) Abrar Noor Akramin Kamarudin Ranaivo-Malančon Bali	Serian Secondary School Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
10	Public Service Delivery System: A Case Study of Centralized Knowledge Base of 1MOCC	Dr. Irwan Kamaruddin Abdul Kadir (Presenter) Alwi Mohd. Yunus Zaimy ShaariZ	MARA University of Technology Malaysia Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU)	Malaysia
11	African Repositories in The Ranking Web of Repositories: A Comparative Analysis of Their Standing in DOAR and ROAR	Samir Hachani (Presenter)	Algiers' University II	Algeria
12	Makerspace: The National Institute of Education Library Experience	Wan-Yeoh Seok Kwan Wong Kae Perng, Jackie (First Presenter) Wong Shao Mun (Second Presenter)WONG SHAO MUN	National Institute of Education Library, Singapore	Singapore
13	Investigating The Determinants of Usage and Acceptance of A Knowledge Repository in A Public Sector Organization	Mohd. Fauzi Aminuudin (First Presenter) Nor Takrim Ibrahim (Second Presenter) Geeta Albert	Knowledge Connections Sdn. Bhd.	Malaysia
14	Revitalizing Eduwebtv Digital Resources Using EDpuzzle	Prof. Fong Soon Fook (Presenter) Prof. Dato' Mohd. Hamdan Adnan	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
15	An Insight Into Work-Related Self-Directed Learning In A Private Organization in Indonesia	Ida Juliana Hutasuhut (Presenter) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Sopian Bujang	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Indonesia Malaysia
16	Enabling Factors of Knowledge Sharing in the Organization	Khaddraa Rajuli (Presenter) Hasbee UsopH Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
17	Every Little Book Its Little Reader: A Mobile Library Project In Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia Paediatric Wards	Engku Razifah Engku Chik Noraida Hassan Nurul Azurah Mohd. Roni Wan Emilin Wan Mat Alli (Presenter) Herman Harianto Che Harun	Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)	Malaysia
18	Accessing Accumulated knowledge in Online Community Question Answering Services	Lee Jun Choi (Presenter) Cheah Yu-N	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)	Malaysia
19	Knowledge Acquisition as an Integral Part of Knowledge Management	Dr. Lee Chu Keong (Presenter)	Nanyang Technology University of Singapore	Singapore
20	Online Searching Behaviour: A Case Study Among The Library Users of Centre For Academic Information Services (CAIS),Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Dayang Norsheila Abang Mohtar (Presenter) Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Bujang Norazlina Abdul Rahman	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
21	Attitude Towards Research (ATR) Among Malaysian Academic Librarians	Khasiah Zakaria (Presenter) Prof. Dr. Norliya Ahmad Kassim	MARA University of Technology	Malaysia
22	Building An Institutional Repository: Preserving Knowledge for Scholarly Communication or Achieving Ranking?	Dr. Ida F. Priyanto (Presenter)D	Gadjah Mada Iniversity	Indonesia
23	An Automated User Experiences Summarization Tools	Wendy Tan Wei Syn (Presenter) Bong Chih How	Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)	Malaysia
23	Opinion on Reading Among Users of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak in Kuching and Miri	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rasidah Mahdi Dr. Norseha Unin (Presenter) Dr. Abdul Rahman Saili	MARA University of Technology	Malaysia

IKC2021

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

Sustainable development is center stage not just due to climate change but can also be due to disruptive technologies, information handling, and data manipulations. Rapid developments especially in the field of information and communication technology is impacting all aspects of our life. The emergence of artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics are enabling machines to do tasks previously privileged for human. Together with advancements in the internet of things (IoT), wearable technology, and fintech, human may potentially become not just physically obese but also mentally inactive. Knowledge institutions and the public service worldwide need to reevaluate their roles in ensuring well informed and knowledgeable communities continue to exist and diversity of ideas flourished.

Over dependence on apps, personal assistance and pushed contents will subject people to the narratives controlled by computers owned by giant technology firms residing in technologically advanced countries.

Theme

Sustainable development goals: the roles of knowledge institutions and the public service.

Sub-themes:

SDG03 - Good Health and Well-being: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
SDG04 - Quality Education: ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
SDG08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
SDG10 - Reduced Inequality: reduce inequality within and among countries.
SDG16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Objectives

1. To be a venue for researchers, librarians, archivists, knowledge workers, policy makers, students and academicians to share knowledge and experiences, interact and network.
2. To discuss and analyse new innovations, current trends and best practices in the management, access and communications of information.
3. To overview governmental policies on access to information, provision of library services, freedom of information, intellectual property rights, personal data protection and limiting access to government records for security reasons.
4. To identify the potential and suitable applications of ICT in the publication, access, management and preservation on information.
5. To evaluate the impact of technological advancement on roles played by libraries and archives especially in encouraging lifelong learning and optimizing human potentials.
6. To discuss strategies for optimization of access to information resources in view of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030.