Bridging the Gap: Information Rich but Knowledge Poor
International Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 6 - 11, 1997
Sponsored jointly by the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) and the Association for Teacher-Librarianship in Canada (ATLC), this conference, through workshops and the presentation of research and professional papers, will explore the opportunities and challenges facing both schools and school libraries. All Conference Sessions will be held at the University of British Columbia.
Highlights include:
- A pre-conference Institute, Students' Information Needs: Advocacy for Literacy, on Sunday, July 6
- Opening ceremonies in the spectacular Sty-Wet-Tan (Great Hall) of the First Nations House of Learning at the University of British Columbia
- Concurrent sessions featuring practical workshops and the
presentation of professional and research papers, organized within the following themes:
- Thinking skills: the bridge between data and knowledge;
- From today to tomorrow: bridging the future;
- Cultural understanding: bridging diverse cultures;
- Cultural expression: creating bridges of meaning;
- Access to information: narrowing the gap;
- Mass media: spanning the globe.
- A "First Nations" Night with a salmon barbecue, on the grounds of the world renowned Museum of Anthropology, on Monday, July 7
- Tours to schools of note in the area on Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10
- Local tours that focus on Vancouver's cultural, historical and educational attractions, as well as on its scenic beauty, for delegates and those accompanying them
- A Gala Banquet (concluding with a fun and fund-raising auction) to be held in the Vancouver Law Courts Inn on Thursday, July 10
- An Exhibits Day, with Lunch in the Exhibits, on Thursday, July 10
- An affordable registration fee (Early Bird Registration (before May 10) for IASL and ATLC Members: $350.00; for non-Members: $400.00) that includes the opening reception and the farewell luncheon
Registration Packages will be mailed to all IASL and ATLC members. Non-members may request a Registration Package by contacting:
Lynne Lighthall, Conference Coordinator
4093 West 14th Avenue
Vancouver, BC Canada V6R 2X3
Voice: 604 822-2704
Fax: 604 822-6006
e-mail: iaslatlc@unixg.bc.ca
Electronic registration for the Conference and bookings for accommodation on the UBC campus may be made through the UBC web site at http://www.conferences.ubc.ca/register.html