Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Report on Student Poster Session

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to provide an overview of the Student Poster Session of the “Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access and Preservation of Cultural Heritage” conference, held in Bulgaria in November 2006.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper gives a description of the student poster session and presentations as part of the conference and the interaction between the students and with library/information professionals.

Findings

The paper highlights the engagement of students of many different nationalities in dialogue concerning important issues of librarianship within the context of an international conference.

Originality/value

The paper provides a brief report of a poster session within a conference, which will be of interest to library and information students and professionals worldwide.

Citation

Hutchinson, E. (2007), "Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Report on Student Poster Session", New Library World, Vol. 108 No. 5/6, pp. 292-294. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800710748858