9th AMICAL Annual Meeting and Conference: The value of library and information services: sharing data and assessing impact

Abstract

Purpose

This report aims to provide an overview of the 9th American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL) Meeting and Consortium held at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 4‐7, 2012.

Design/methodology/approach

The report provides main information about AMICAL, and describes the main topics of the Conference.

Findings

All the presentations and discussions created a unique environment to share experience and disseminate information among the Conference participants.

Originality/value

The report is interesting and informative for librarians and academic institutions at the international level.

Citation

Kolbaeva, K. (2012), "9th AMICAL Annual Meeting and Conference: The value of library and information services: sharing data and assessing impact", New Library World, Vol. 113 No. 11/12, pp. 619-621. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074801211282975