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
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