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Dear all With apologies for cross-posting The following conference may be of interest to subscribers on this list. If you would like more information, please see the SCOLMA website: http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/scolma/conference.htm Africa in Libraries ... Libraries in Africa Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa (SCOLMA)annual conference 2006 Wednesday 7th June, registration at 9.30am, conference lasts until 4pm Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London, 28 Russell Square This year’s SCOLMA (Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa) conference will focus on two topics: the public promotion of research and writing on Africa in UK libraries; and the role of libraries and information services in supporting research and communication amongst research communities in Africa. The conference will be of interest to: people working or interested in public libraries in the UK; librarians and researchers on African studies; and those interested in publishing in or about Africa. Confirmed Speakers: Abdullai Hassan, Zaylai Foundation, ‘UK Somali community and the creation of a National Library in Mogadishu’ Paul Westlake, Southern Africa Book Development and Education Trust (SABDET) Priscilla Baily Derbyshire Libraries Sahm Nikoi, Loughborough University, ‘Information Issues and Civil Society in Ghana’ Gillian Harris, Head, Tower Hamlets Schools Library Services, ‘Race and diversity in children’s literature’ Zainab Umar, Young People's Service Coordinator & Welcome to Your Library Project Officer, East Ham Costs: £30 full fee/ £10 concessionary rate for students or unwaged; includes lunch More information: For further information on the Conference, please contact Terry Barringer, SCOLMA Secretary, email: [log in to unmask] many thanks Ian Ian Cooke Treasurer - Standing Conference on Library Materials on Africa c/o Institute of Commonwealth Studies 28 Russell Square London WC1B 5DS tel. 020 7862 8830