AUNILO - Libraries of Asean University Network

18/05/2026

Tomorrow, library leaders and information professionals of the ASEAN University Network will gather at De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines, for the 21st AUNILO Business Meeting and Workshop.

This year, we are diving deep into the theme: “The Future is Plural: Shaping and Designing the Future of ASEAN Libraries.”

As technology, community needs, and information landscapes evolve, ASEAN libraries are no longer just repositories of knowledge—we are dynamic architects of the future. Over the next three days (May 19–21), the Libraries of ASEAN University Network (AUNILO) community will collaborate, engage, exchange insights, and shape the future of libraries toward a more inclusive, interconnected, and resilient library ecosystem.

We are excited to welcome our fellow ASEAN delegates to Manila. Let’s shape and design the future, together. 🌐📚

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De La Salle University Libraries

04/09/2023

How is the digital revolution transforming the educational landscape? How can librarians leverage MOOCs, OERs, and micro-credentials to enhance learning outcomes? Join us at MindSHIFT at to hear the answers from our keynote speaker!

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Dr. Cham Tat Huei is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at UCSI Graduate Business School, UCSI University, Malaysia. He is also a Visiting Professor for Tashkent State University of Economics (Uzbekistan) and IQRA University (Pakistan). His research interests focus mainly on marketing, consumer behaviour, business management, tourism and hospitality, service marketing, service industry strategy and operations, technology management, and organizational behaviour.

Register now at go.ateneo.edu/9RLICRegistration.

For other details, please visit the conference website at go.ateneo.edu/9RLIC.

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01/09/2023

What can we do to fight fake news, not only in relation to the work we do, but also in our personal lives? Join us at MindSHIFT at to hear the answers from our keynote speaker!

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Alfonso Tomas “Atom” Araullo is a multidisciplinary journalist and documentarist, currently hosting GMA Network's "The Atom Araullo Specials" and co-hosting I-Witness, the Philippines' most awarded and longest-running documentary program. He also anchors Stand For Truth, a pioneering mobile journalism newscast. With previous experience at ABS-CBN Integrated News, he serves as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.

Register now at go.ateneo.edu/9RLICRegistration.

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31/08/2023

How do we separate the hype about artificial intelligence (AI) from the facts? How do we ensure that libraries are positioned to benefit from the potential of AI? Join us at MindSHIFT at to hear the answers from our keynote speaker!

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Shameem Nilofar Maideen is currently University Librarian at Singapore Management University, Singapore. She is a computer science engineer by training and worked in the IT industry for over 10 years before obtaining her post-graduate degree in library and information science. Since then, she has held various portfolios and has been a key driving force behind numerous initiatives that have transformed SMU Libraries into a dynamic and active partner in the learning and research process, as well as a cutting-edge collaborative learning space, while expanding its digital-first collection and services.

Register now at go.ateneo.edu/9RLICRegistration.

For other details, please visit the conference website at go.ateneo.edu/9RLIC.

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22/08/2023

From the ASEAN University Network Secretariat: "The 18th AUNILO Meeting brought to light the resilience, innovation, and collaboration that define academic libraries across ASEAN member universities. As higher education continues to evolve, these libraries remain dedicated to empowering librarians, leveraging technology, and enhancing user experiences. The meeting's theme of "Empowering Academic Librarians for Innovation and Impact" was reflected in each representative's report, underlining the crucial role of libraries in shaping the future of education within ASEAN. The meeting served as a testament to the continuous commitment of academic librarians in embracing change, promoting collaboration, and advancing their institutions' academic goals."

Academic librarians in the AUN are facing a time of change and challenge. With budgets tight, digital transformation is on the horizon, collaboration is key. As each country's report unfolds, from Brunei's collaborative empowerment to Vietnam's technology-driven resource management, a coordination o...

01/08/2023

01/08/2023

Let the 18th AUNILO Meeting begin! 🚀📸 Kicking off the event with a photo op, capturing the inspiring leaders of the Libraries of Asean University Network coming together to shape the future of knowledge sharing and libraries in the region. 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳

With the theme “Co-Creating the Future of Libraries: Empowering Academic Librarians for Innovation and Impact, this 3-day event is hosted by the Universiti Putra Malaysia and is coordinated by the Secretariats of the AUNILO and the AUN.

31/07/2023

Welcome to Malaysia!

Welcome to all the delegates of the 18th AUNILO Meeting and Workshop hosted by the Universiti Putra Malaysia! We are excited to see everyone in person again.

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The ASEAN University Network (AUN) aims to foster stronger cooperation between universities through sharing of best practices. Thus, the Libraries of ASEAN University Network (AUNILO), in cooperation with Universiti Putra Malaysia, will be conducting a workshop on “Co-Creating the Future of Libraries: Empowering Academic Librarians for Innovation and Impact” on 03 August 2023.

The theme is aligned with one of the core strategies identified at the 2nd Strategic AUNILO Planning Workshop held in 2019. Therefore, this year, we will share and discuss academic librarians’ empowerment encompassing redefining roles, initiatives, benefits and best practices.

13/07/2022

From the AUN Secretariat: "one of AUNILO's aims is to promote competent human resource development and to support libraries in prioritizing their users’ needs – so-called ‘User-Centric’. A user-centric theme is shaped by an understanding of the evolving social and educational landscape, as well as the agility to adapt in order to meet the diversity of emerging needs. From all the country’s reports on the 17th AUNILO Meeting ... , it is certain that AUNILO has successfully achieved its goals."

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The 17th AUNILO Meeting and Seminar-Workshop, hosted by Singapore Management University (SMU), were held virtually during 5-7 July 2022 with a joint collaborative effort between the AUNILO Secretariat and the AUN Secretariat. The events were organised under the theme

09/07/2022

Congratulations to Ateneo de Manila University’s Rizal Library for winning the first-ever AUNILO video competition!

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Here’s what the judges from the SMU Libraries, this year’s host, had to say...

This year we did something extra, something different for the AUNILO Meeting 2022. We asked members to submit a short video of their library, which had to be less than 3 minutes for a video competition.

We were looking for videos that took a creative and innovative approach to promoting their libraries. We had 6 submissions and they were shown during the AUNILO webinar on 5 July. Based on our criteria, the winner is the Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

The submission from Rizal Library took a different approach to promote the library. They invited an ADMU graduate to introduce the collections and spaces she used. She talked about the relevance of the collections to her, her memories of using the library spaces, and it was done in an engaging way.

Rizal Library, Ateneo de Manila University (ADM) submitted this video for the AUNILO 2022 video competition. It was the winner of the competition for the creative approach to use an alumni to introduce the Rizal Library. Ms Gretchen Ho introduced the collections and spaces she used. She talked about...