Due to popular demand | Only 5 Slots Remaining!

The Maldives Library Association (MLA) is pleased to announce that the Early Bird Registration deadline for the Professional Development Workshop on Library & Information Services (PDW-L 2026) has been extended to November 15, 2025. The payment terms remain as before with 50% payment due by mid-December 2025.

This extension comes in response to requests from potential participants who needed additional time to complete their registration process. The MLA is delighted to accommodate these requests and ensure broader participation in this highly anticipated professional event.

With only five (5) slots remaining, interested members are encouraged to register soon to benefit from the early bird rates.

About PDW-L 2026

Following the success of previous workshops in Singapore (2023), Indonesia (2024), and Malaysia (2025), PDW-L 2026 promises another enriching experience designed to enhance professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in the field of library and information services.

Highlights include:

  • Hands-on sessions on:
    • Collaborating for Change: Strengthening Communities through Information Services
    • AI and the Future of Information Work: Skills, Ethics, and Opportunities
    • Ignite Your Professional Story: Reflection, Growth, and Impact
  • Information sessions and guided tours of:
    • Academic and public libraries in Perth
    • The State Library of Western Australia, archives, and museums
    • Selected school libraries
  • Off-hour experiences at Perth’s top attractions, including Hillary’s Boat Harbour, King’s Park, and Heirisson Island Kangaroo Sanctuary

Registration Details

  • Early Bird Registration (Extended): until November 15, 2025
  • Regular Registration: until November 15, 2025
  • Late Registration: until December 15, 2025

Please note: While the registration window has been extended, payment must still be settled according to the original payment deadlines stated in the workshop announcement. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete payments early to confirm their seats.

Payment Information

Payable to:
Bank: Bank of Ceylon (in the Maldives)
Account Name: Maldives Library Association
Account Number: 6320142861
Currency: MVR

Participation is open only to MLA Professional Members.
To verify or renew your membership, visit: https://infomalias.org/mla-members-list

Register Now

https://tinyurl.com/PDWL2026

Only 5 slots remaining – secure your place today!

Contact Information

For further inquiries:
📧 info.malias@gmail.com
🌐 infomalias.org
📞 7546744 (MLA President)