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[1], 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[2] 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
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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:
a) Digital Resources: Managing and Challenges
b) Knowledge Sharing and Outreach Activities
c) User Behaviour and Practices
d) Self Directed Learning
e) Tools and Technology for KM Practices
f) Policy and Advocacy on Information
g) Best Practices and Innovations in Libraries and Archives
h) Information Sharing in the ASEAN[2] Economic Community 2015
Objectives
The main objectives of IKC2015 were:
a) To be a venue for researchers, librarians, archivists, knowledge workers, policy makers, students and academicians to share knowledge and experiences, interact and network.
b) To discuss and analyse new innovations, current trends and best practices in the management, access and communications of information.
c) 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.
d) To identify the potential and suitable applications of ICT in the publication, access and preservation on information.
f) To evaluate the impact of technological advancement on roles played by libraries and archives especially in encouraging lifelong learning and optimising human potentials.
g) To discuss strategies for optimisation of information resource sharing among ASEAN[2] countries in view of the ASEAN[2] 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.
| Nos. | Titles of Paper | Session Speakers | Organisations | Countries |
| 1 | HISA Crossword: On-line & On-demand Crossword on Sarawak History |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 2 | Simple Internet Filtering Access for Kids Using Naïve Bayes and Blacklisted URLs |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 3 | Benchmarking in Knowledge Growth: Workable Best Practices for Innovation |
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Malaysia |
| 4 | Annotating Named Entities in Sarawak Gazette: Challenges and Solutions |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 5 | Producing Text Corpora of Under-resourced Languages from Social Media |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 6 | Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support Self Directed Learning in Cultural Institutions |
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Iran |
| 7 | A Comparative Study of Urban Rural Reading Habits: Problems of the Rural Readers |
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Malaysia |
| 8 | Knowledge Sharing Strategies In University Libraries In Kwazulu-Natal Province of South Africa |
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University of Kwazulu-Natal | South Africa |
| 9 | Increasing Students Inclination in School Activities Using Effective Information Delivery System |
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Malaysia |
| 10 | Public Service Delivery System: A Case Study of Centralized Knowledge Base of 1MOCC |
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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 |
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National Institute of Education Library, Singapore | Singapore |
| 13 | Investigating The Determinants of Usage and Acceptance of A Knowledge Repository in A Public Sector Organization |
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Knowledge Connections Sdn. Bhd. | Malaysia |
| 14 | Revitalizing Eduwebtv Digital Resources Using EDpuzzle |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 15 | An Insight Into Work-Related Self-Directed Learning In A Private Organization in Indonesia |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) |
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| 16 | Enabling Factors of Knowledge Sharing in the Organization |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 17 | Every Little Book Its Little Reader: A Mobile Library Project In Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia Paediatric Wards |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Malaysia |
| 18 | Accessing Accumulated knowledge in Online Community Question Answering Services |
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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) |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 21 | Attitude Towards Research (ATR) Among Malaysian Academic Librarians |
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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 |
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) | Malaysia |
| 23 | Opinion on Reading Among Users of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak in Kuching and Miri |
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MARA University of Technology | Malaysia |
IKC2021
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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
a) SDG03 - Good Health and Well-being: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
b) SDG04 - Quality Education: ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
c) SDG08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
d) SDG10 - Reduced Inequality: reduce inequality within and among countries.
d) 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
a) To be a venue for researchers, librarians, archivists, knowledge workers, policy makers, students and academicians to share knowledge and experiences, interact and network.
b) To discuss and analyse new innovations, current trends and best practices in the management, access and communications of information.
c) 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.
d) To identify the potential and suitable applications of ICT in the publication, access, management and preservation on information.
e) To evaluate the impact of technological advancement on roles played by libraries and archives especially in encouraging lifelong learning and optimizing human potentials.
f) To discuss strategies for optimization of access to information resources in view of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
Conference Papers
12 papers will be presented at the online conference by speakers from Malaysia and abroad during the two half-day do.
| No. | Titles of Paper | Session Speakers | Organisations | Countries |
| 1 | An evaluation of the influence of marketisation in higher education. | Hamzah bin Masleh | (Raja Zarith Sofiah Centre for Advanced Studies on Islam, Science, and Civilisation (RZS-CASIS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM-Kuala Lumpur) | Malaysia |
| 2 | Digital services through institutional repositories at Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic library |
a) Sabrina Milan b) Kiprawi Sani |
Polytechnic Kuching, Sarawak | Malaysia |
