Sharjah International Library Conference

2025 Sharjah International Library Conference

Join us for the 12th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC), November 2025, Sharjah, UAE.

The 2-day Sharjah International Library Conference will include:

Participate in two full days of presentations and discussions with an international roster of expert presenters.
Network and use of the Librarians’ Lounge Library exhibits.
Present or participate in Lightning Round Talks and Poster Sessions
Meet with exhibitors who are showcasing their books and services selected especially for the library community.

CALL FOR POSTERS - Deadline September 12, 2025

The Sharjah International Library Conference will again take place in conjunction with the Sharjah International Book Fair, which will be celebrating its 44th year as one of the premier collection development opportunities around the globe.

The Conference preliminary program and registration will open in July. All sessions will be in English and Arabic (through simultaneous translation)

Concurrent programs on topics for all types of libraries (public, academic, school, and special libraries) covering current trends and technologies, innovative spaces, and services, rebranding and proving the value of the library, staff, and leadership development, promoting the love of reading, and more.

If interested as a Librarian participating for the first time and would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact the American Library Association at intl@ala.org

If interested in being a Sponsor or Exhibitor, please contact SILC@sibfala.com

Testimonials from previous attendees

What a great conference. It was really inspiring. Memorable experience!
Great interaction with librarians from other countries, and quality sessions with brilliant ideas to make our library much more valuable and offer better services.
It was an opportunity to meet other librarians. Good networking opportunities!
The best part was the practices shared by librarians from their [own] libraries.
It united all LIBRARIANS together. "The welcoming environment and speaker's in-depth knowledge on the topics."

QUESTIONS

For information about library registration, contact Delin Guerra at intl@ala.org.

For information about exhibiting virtually, contact Janet Fritsch, Janet@americancollectivestand.com or Jon Malinowski, Jon@combinedbook.com

If you want to look back or discover sessions, you can view the past conference presentations from 2014 - 2024.

FLICKR--Images taken during the three-day conference have been uploaded to a Flickr account. Enjoy! (If you have images that you would like to share, please email them to intl@ala.org

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS!

About

The American Library Association (ALA) provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is one of the largest book fairs in the world, the most prestigious in the Arab world and home to the most exciting literary event in the region. “For the love of the written word” is its inspiration, passion and reason for being.

The Combined Book Exhibit collaborates with ALA and SIBF to manage the conference and is the sponsor liaison and support.

For additional information, please contact the ALA International Relations Office at intl@ala.org or +01-312-280-3201.