ICML 2009: Invitation

The University of Queensland Library and IFLA Section of Biological and Medical Sciences Libraries invite you to participate in the 10th International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), to be held from Monday 31 August – Friday 4 September 2009 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia.

ICML, under the auspices of IFLA is a global forum held every 4-5 years. ICML 2009 theme Positioning the Profession will offer delegates an array of research papers, user studies and innovative solutions from a wide range of local and international presenters including those working in health libraries, publishing industries and the information and communication technologies, as well as clinicians and academics. A number of continuing education activities will be offered as well as tours of the region. Interest has already been expressed from librarians and information professionals from Malaysia, China, India, Korea, Japan, Fiji, Egypt, Middle East, Europe, England, Canada, Central America, Latin America and the United States. It is anticipated that more than 1000 delegates will attend the Congress.

The Congress Organisers wish to establish partnerships with organisations that provide services or support for those working within the health librarianship field. Holding a successful Congress is our goal and we believe that working co-operatively with our sponsors will achieve this aim and result in a world-class event in 2009.

We look forward to seeing you in Brisbane.

Co-Convenors