Qatar National Library (QNL) has called for entries for the second 'Libraries Lead' forum to be held on March 19-20 in-person. This year’s theme is 'GLAMs and Cultural Diplomacy'. The submission deadline is January 24 and the notification of acceptance will be announced on January 31, according to information on the QNL website.The galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) across the world leverage soft power to promote diplomacy locally and between nations. Although cultural ambassadorship in memory institutions is under-represented in research, its significance is evident in collections, programming, exhibitions, and collaborations that represent national interests and international relations.The submissions may include examples of topics (but are not limited to): Restitution of cultural heritage items, facilitating cultural exchanges in the arts, sports, literature, music, science, business and more. Creating cultural programs to improve relations between divergent groups, exchanging ideas, values, and traditions to strengthen relationships and promote co-operation locally or internationally.According to the guidelines, the 2023 Libraries Lead committee is seeking proposals for the following: Lightning Talks: Maximum - time five minutes, number of slides 20, and two authors. Ignite ideas for others by sharing innovative programmes, services, collaborations, publications, and initiatives related to cultural diplomacy.All proposals in English or Arabic should include the following elements: Lightning Talk Proposal title, Author(s) name, title, institution, and contact information, an abstract a maximum of 300 words for lightning talks proposal, a short biography 100 words or less. Participants can also share their cultural diplomacy initiative in poster format, a maximum two presenters. Posters will be displayed at the forum.All proposals should include the poster proposal title, the presenter(s) name, title, institution, and contact information, an abstract in a maximum of 200 words, a short biography of 100 words or less. Proposals should be submitted to www.qnl.qa/en/libraries-lead-2023 and for more information and inquiries, the e-mail id libraryleads@qnl.qa may be contacted.
January 10, 2023 | 06:24 PM