Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians

The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) is an international library organization that connects libraries throughout the Southeastern Asia region. It was founded in 1970 in Singapore with the goal of supporting and growing information and library science throughout the region.

History The formation of CONSAL was inspired by the creation of the ASEAN organizations in 1970. It has long connections to the national libraries of all its member countries, including the National Library of Malaysia, National Library in Singapore, National Library of the Philippines, National Library of Vietnam, National Library of Thailand, National Library of Myanmar, National Library of Cambodia, National Library of Laos, National Library of Indonesia, and many other public and private library institutions.

Members and affiliates CONSAL includes libraries, schools, associations, and organizations across Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor-Leste began joining CONSAL meetings as an observer and participant, but not an official member, in 2011 at the CONSAL XV.

Notable members

Leadership

Main Committee Chair Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil (2025)

Secretary General Chin Loy Jyoon (2022-2025)

Dr. Nor Edzan Che Nasir (2022-2025)

Ramachandran Rasu Naidu (2000-2003)

Conferences, awards, and programs CONSAL typically holds a General Conference & Meeting for its members every three years, with each member country alternating the role as host. The 20th CONSAL Meeting will be held in Singapore in 2028. +CONSA L General Conferences & MeetingsConferenceYearLocationTheme(s)EventsRef.CONSAL XIX2025World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaInclusive Knowledge: Bridging Divides, Empowering All: Leveraging Inclusivity, Empowering HumanityCONSAL XVIII2022Virtual, CambodiaCONSAL XVII2018Naypyidaw, MyanmarNext Generation Libraries: Collaborate and ConnectCONSAL XVI2015Bangkok, ThailandASEAN Aspirations: Libraries for Sustainable AdvancementCONSAL XV2012Bali, IndonesiaNational Heritage: Preservation and DisseminationCONSAL XIV2009Melia Hotel, Hanoi, VietnamTowards Dynamic Libraries and Information Services in Southeast Asian CountriesCONSAL XIII2006De La Salle University, Manila, PhilippinesCONSAL at the Crossroads: Challenges for Greater Regional CooperationCONSAL XII2003Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei DarussalamInformation Empowerment: Enhancing Knowledge HeritageMyanmar joined.CONSAL XI2001Suntec City, SingaporeStepping into the New Millennium: Challenges for Library and Information ProfessionalsCambodia, Laos, and Vietnam joined the organization. Held at the same time as the Asian International Book Fair and the International Library Expo. The CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award was first announced.CONSAL X1996Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaLibraries in National DevelopmentCONSAL IX1993Bangkok, ThailandFuture Dimensions and Library DevelopmentCONSAL VIII1990Jakarta, IndonesiaNew Challenges in Library Services in the Developing WorldCONSAL VII1987Manila, PhilippinesLibraries for Countryside Development in Southeast AsiaCONSAL VI1983SingaporeThe Library in the Information RevolutionThis coincided with the National Library of Singapore's 25th anniversary.CONSAL V1981Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAccess to InformationCONSAL IV1978Bangkok, ThailandRegional Cooperation for the Development of National Information ServicesThe organization was renamed the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians.CONSAL III1975Jakarta, IndonesiaIntegrated Library and Documentation Services Within the Framework of NATISCONSAL II1973Manila, PhilippinesEducation and Training for Librarianship in Southeast AsiaCONSAL I1970SingaporeNew Prospects for Southeast Asian Cooperation Since 2002, CONSAL has hosted the annual CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award and the CONSAL Young Librarian Award. +CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award RecipientsConferenceAwardReceipientCountry of originRef.CONSAL XIX 2025GoldChin Loy JyoonMalaysiaSilverWoro Titi HaryantiIndonesiaBronzeElvira LapuzPhilippinesDr. Tassana HanpolThailandCONSAL XVIII 2022GoldDr. Nor Edzan Che NasirMalaysiaSilverMyat Sann NyeinMyanmarSuchit SuvaphabThailandCONSAL XVII 2018GoldMila Medina RamosPhilippinesSilverPham The KhangVietnamDr. Chutima SacchanandThailandDr. Hlaing Glaing GyiMyanmarAhmad SyawqiIndonesiaCONSAL XVI 2015GoldDr. Chutima SacchanandThailandSilverRashidah Begum Fazal MohamedMalaysiaNyuyen Huy ChuongVietnamTulus JuniIndonesiaDr. Marilou Palicte TadlipPhilippinesDr. Mohd Sharif SaadMalaysia - posthumousCONSAL XV 2012GoldSuherman MliIndonesiaSilverSingaporeBui Xuan DucVietnamCONSAL XIV 2009GoldZawiyah BabaMalaysiaSilverSalmudiIndonesiaSalvacion M. ArlantePhilippinesKiang-Koh Lai LinSingaporeNguyen Minh HiepVietnamCONSAL XIII 2006R. RamachandranSingaporeCONSAL XII 2003Dr. Zaiton OsmanMalaysiaFirst Award 2002Antonio M. SantosPhilippines +CONSAL Young Librarian Award RecipientsConferenceRecipientCountry of originRef.CONSAL XIX 2025Dr. Mayasari Abdul MajidMalaysia

See also

Library and information science List of library associations

References

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