CELEBRATION OF 5TH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK

The 5th  Library and Information Week (LIW) celebration has been scheduled for 2nd - 6th October, 2017. The theme for the week-long celebration is "Libraries: Transforming Ghanaian Economy".

The launch of the 5th LIW celebration is on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2017 at Balme Library - University of Ghana, Seminar Room.

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Online course on AGORA

Please see below a link to information on an upcoming online course entitled AGORA Online Course : AGORA : Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture.  Click here

Instructions on registration are included.

Vote for the IFLA Global Vision!

Dear colleague,

As you know, IFLA is creating a Global Vision and is looking for input from your country.

Therefore, we created the best and simplest way for everyone to get involved!

Everyone can go to this website: https://globalvision.ifla.org/vote, select their preferred language and vote online.

IFLA is asking your invaluable support for the IFLA Global Vision.

We have prepared a series of messages that we ask you to send to your major mailing lists and communication channels.

With kind regards,

Gerald Leitner

IFLA Secretary General

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Call for Applications: NITTTR-ITEC Advanced Certificate Course on Modern Library Practices at NITTTR, Chennai, India

NITTTR-ITEC Advanced Certificate on Modern Library Practices 

Where: National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai, India

When: 29th November 2017 to 23rd January 2018 (8 Weeks)

Aims of the Course: To develop appropriate competencies and skills of Library and Information Faculty/ Professionals in the digital era - streamlining library processes, promoting and enhancing reading habits among the users - Managing and developing web / traditional resource collections, services and facilities.

Eligibility Criteria for Participants: Applicants for this course must be: Faculty in Library and Information Science or practicing library professionals; completed a diploma / degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent; Minimum of two years experience in teaching / administration of Library; Good proficiency in English; Preferably not more than 45 years. 

Allowances: The Programme covers return travel of the participants between his/her home country and India, accommodation, etc., as per the rules governing ITEC/SCAAP Programme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Further details can be viewed from the ITEC website: www.itec.mea.gov.in. 

Participation: Only applicants from the least-developed countries (LDCs)/ developing countries will be selected. 

Further Details and Application Link | Course Brochure | ITEC Website | Visit the Website of Indian Mission in Your Country

3rd CARLIGH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PAPERS

On behalf of the Planning Committee of the 3rd CARLIGH International Conference, I am pleased to send you a copy of the Call for papersfor this conference, which will be taking place 9th to 13th July, 2018 in Accra.

Please do forward this CFP to anyone in your institution whom you think might be interested in presenting a paper or poster.  You are also welcome to forward it to other relevant contacts.

Should you need more information please do get in touch with the Chair, Publications Sub-Committee, Korklu A Laryea, who can be reached via carlighpubs2018@gmail.com

Source: GLA mail

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