Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference 2024: About EAL Conference

The Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference (EALC) is an annual library conference discussing current issues and trends in library and information services. Previously, it was called Library Connect (2011-2018), the International Conference on Emerging Global Trends in University Library Development (ICEGTULD - 2019).

Objectives

• Increase awareness about emerging trends and developments in academic librarianship,
• Enable professional networking and international cooperation,
• Inspire research ideas,
• Introduce international experts,
• Ensure constructive exchange of information, best practices, and innovation,
• Establish conversations between researchers and practitioners.

Theme

This year the Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference's theme is Connect, Collaborate, Create: Advancing Library Associations and Partnerships to Future-proof our Profession.

Conference Logo

The conference logo is composed of several parts:

• Abbreviations of the name of the conference - “EALC” (Eurasian Academic Libraries Conference) with the date and venue (Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan);
• Panorama view of Astana is above the abbreviation of the conference name;
• Symbol of the unity of Europe and Asia, depicted in the form of two oval figures under the Shanyrak on the left side. Shanyrak is a round shape that depicts the ceiling of a yurt, which for Kazakh people is a symbol of a home, the unity of the earthly and the sublime, an heirloom.

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• IFLA MLAS on X(Twitter) @IFLA_MLAS or Facebook. 

When you post, don't forget to tag us and include the hashtag #EALC2024

When sharing your conference experiences via social media, please tag us at @library.nu.edu.kz using the hashtag #EALC2024. Make it fun and exciting to have a chance to win prizes!

1. Post on your social media platforms

2. Follow and tag us @library@nu.edu.kz 

3. Use hashtags #EALC2024

4. You can use any language you are comfortable with.

5. Three (3) winners will be announced at the end of the conference

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at ealc@nu.edu.kz