The Conference is held every 3 years and it was the first time Sarawak was given the honor to host the event. The conference has attracted a number of 220 participants from all over Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei comprising of  librarians and knowledge professionals. There were 18 papers presented from local and overseas speakers and among the topics covered were National Digital Library Initiative (Sistem Perdana), Competencies for knowledge professionals, Developing course modules for e-learning, Outreach digital information services and Preservation of digital resources.

The objectives of the conference are:

1. To plan for the acculturation of digital library towards K-economy and K-community
2. To share experiences and expertise in developing local/national digital contents
3. To discuss standards on multimedia products and services
4. To developa knowledge centre for excellence in the digital era
5. To develop competencies among librarians and knowledge professionals for K-economy and K-community

In addition to the conference, a Library Technology Expo has been held at the gallery of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. There wer 12 exhibitors showcasing the latest technology in the related field. They are namely SAINS, Gale Group, Access Dunia, The Library Corporation, Ebsco Information Services, 3M, Sirim Berhad, MCB Up Limited, Bell and Howell Information and Learning, ISI Thompson Scientific, Epixtech Inc. and Paradigm Systems.

We would like to thank all those involved especially, Ari Books, Regional Distributors, Chief Minister’s Office, Ebsco Information Services, Information Department (Sarawak), Kuching North City Hall, Maz-Trade Bindery Services, Ministry of Urbanization and Social Development (Sarawak), Pasara Sdn. Bhd., Pepper Marketing Board, Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, Public Work Department (Sarawak), Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Radio Television Malaysia, Sarawak Development Institute (SDI), Sarawak Tourism Board, Swinburne Sarawak Institute of Technology, UNIMAS and UiTM (Sarawak Branch).