Held from June 16–19 in Kuala Lumpur, the 19th CONSAL (Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians) General Conference and Meeting brought together LIS professionals from across Southeast Asia under the theme “Inclusive Knowledge: Bridging Divides, Empowering All.”
Among the Philippine delegates were our UPSLIS students and librarian, presenting vital research on inclusivity, access, and the UN SDGs:
Megay Dimaano (MARM): Library And Information Services For Students With Special Educational Needs
Kayla Juanzo (MLIS): A Research Study On The Challenges Faced By Students With Disabilities Enrolled In Bachelor Of Library And Information Science (BLIS) In Terms Of Physical Barriers, Stigma And Discrimination, And Inadequate Accommodations During On-The-Job Training (OJT)
Frances Padin (MLIS): The Urban Digital Divide And Access Challenges: Experiences of Brgy. Camputhaw, Cebu City Residents
Miriam Salcedo (UPSLIS Library): Beyond The Screen: Academic Libraries In The Philippines Navigating The Digital SDG Landscape
They exemplify how LIS research and practice can advance inclusive, sustainable development to empower humanity. Congratulations!
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June 17, 2025 Session 3: Building Knowledge Ecosystems For The Disabled And Marginalised (Dewan Tun Dr Ismail 1, Level 2)
Paper 4: Library And Information Services For Students With Special Educational Needs. Megay Jamil Umali Dimaano (Philippines)
Paper 6: A Research Study On The Challenges Faced By Students With Disabilities Enrolled In Bachelor Of Library And Information Science (BLIS) In Terms Of Physical Barriers, Stigma And Discrimination, And Inadequate Accommodations During On-The-Job Training (OJT). Kayla Erika V. Juanzo (Philippines)
June 18, 2025 Session 6: Bridging Divides Through SDGs As Libraries Make The Impossible, Possible. (Dewan Tun Hussein Onn 2, Level 2)
Paper 9: Beyond The Screen: Academic Libraries In The Philippines Navigating The Digital SDG Landscape. Miriam Charmigrace Q. Salcedo (Philippines)
Session 15: Pecha Kucha Forum (Dewan Tun Dr Ismail 1, Level 2)
Presentation 1: The Urban Digital Divide And Access Challenges: Experiences of Brgy. Camputhaw, Cebu City Residents. Frances Riscel S. Padin (Philippines)
Published: 2025-07-04 11:28:31