The Philippines will host the 3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2013) on “Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment” to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City on 10-12 April 2013. It is organized by Special Libraries Association-Asian Chapter in partnership with Association of Special Libraries of the Philippines. The first ICoASL was held in New Delhi, India during November 2008 and second ICoASL was held in Tokyo, Japan during February 2011.

The major objective of the ICoASL 2013 is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and skills relevant to Information Professionals in Asia with a global perspective. It expects global participation by information scientists and professionals involved in library research, information resource management, technology application, and other related disciplines in the field of library and information studies. Experts and specialists from Germany, Canada, USA and other Asian countries were invited as guest speakers.