The Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (CONSAL) is an international library organization that connects libraries throughout the Southeastern Asia region. It was founded in 1970 in Singapore with the goal of supporting and growing information and library science throughout the region.
The formation of CONSAL was inspired by the creation of the ASEAN organizations in 1970. It has long connections to the national libraries of all its member countries, including the National Library of Malaysia, National Library in Singapore, National Library of the Philippines, National Library of Vietnam, National Library of Thailand, National Library of Myanmar, National Library of Cambodia, National Library of Laos, National Library of Indonesia, and many other public and private library institutions.
CONSAL includes libraries, schools, associations, and organizations across Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Timor-Leste began joining CONSAL meetings as an observer and participant, but not an official member, in 2011 at the CONSAL XV.
Ghazali Mohamed Fadzil (2025)
Chin Loy Jyoon (2022-2025)
Dr. Nor Edzan Che Nasir (2022-2025)
Ramachandran Rasu Naidu (2000-2003)
CONSAL typically holds a General Conference & Meeting for its members every three years, with each member country alternating the role as host. The 20th CONSAL Meeting will be held in Singapore in 2028.
Since 2002, CONSAL has hosted the annual CONSAL Outstanding Librarian Award and the CONSAL Young Librarian Award.