21CL Library Connection

Page Turners Unite: Delving Into the Science,
Cherishing the Joy,
and Crafting the Future of Reading

Hong Kong & Online
6 March 2023
Library Tours

7 March 2023
Library Connection Mini Conference

8-9 March 2023
21CLHK Conference

About

The 21CL Library Connection (previously Library Mini-conference) is an annual gathering for the library community.

Featuring a collection of speakers from library thought leaders, guest authors and presentations from innovative teacher librarians, this is one professional learning event for librarians, by librarians that you shouldn’t miss.

Welcoming
How do we ensure our collections and programs are welcoming to students of all backgrounds and identities?
Community
How can libraries foster a sense of community
Leadership
Librarians as educational leaders.
Developing Together
Moving from diversity and inclusion to equity and belonging

Benefits of Attending

Certification with PD Hour
Building your Professional Network
Affordable PD for Whole Library Team including Library Assistants
Learning with Library Thought Leaders and Authors from Around the World

2024 Schedule

6th March 2024
Wednesday
7pm – 4pm (+8GMT)
School Tours

7th March 2024
Thursday
8am – 4pm (+8GMT)
Mini Conference

8th – 9th March 2024
Friday
9am – 5pm (+8GMT)
21CLHK Main Conference

This year’s Library Connection will happen face to face for the first time since 2019!

Those that join both library connection mini conference and 21CLHK will receive a discount

History

21CLHK since 2009 has had a long association with the library community, especially in international schools in Asia Pacific. Since 2018 we have hosted a focused library event as a pre-conference to the face-to-face conference, and since 2021 as a hybrid event alongside the online 21CLHK event.

2022
Belonging
2021 Nov/Dec
Online: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Service Learning, Leader: Inspire Citizens
2021 January
Online: Diversity & Social Justice in the Library, Leader: Dr. Rhoda Myra Garces-Bacsal
2019
Alongside 21CLHK 11th Annual Conference, Leader: Stefanie Gaspari
2018
Alongside 21CLHK 10th Annual Conference. Leader: Joyce Valenza