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The LIASA AGM takes place on Thursday 30 September 2010 at the Saint George Hotel and Conference Centre, City of Tshwane. The call for nominations for the Executive Committee for 2010-2012 is now open.
For more information:
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The 12th Annual LIASA Conference will take place from 27 September to 1 October 2010 in Gauteng with the theme: "Libraries driving access to Knowledge".
Accommodation
Accommodation bookings can be made directly at or 011 316 1254 (ask for Jeannie or Alice). Please indicate that you are booking for the LIASA Conference to qualify for the block booking rates.
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20 August 2010
The Library Association of South Africa and its Committee on Freedom of Access and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) stand for freedom of expression, transparency and accountability in the exchange of information and in the media. We advocate and support the provision of efficient, user-oriented and excellent library and information services that aspire to equitable access to information for all communities (literate and illiterate) in South Africa. To this end, we represent the interests of and promote the development and image of library and information workers and agencies. We respect the rights of our users, including writers and journalists, and support responsible journalism and the sharing of knowledge for the good of society.
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The Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) wants to raise grave concern about libraries being targeted and burned down in protests against Non-delivery of services. The burning of the Library in Balfour, Mpumalanga on Tuesday was shocking. So far four libraries were burned down in protests in Mpumalanga Province, namely Sakhile Library in Standerton, Thandukukhanya Library in Piet Retief, Siyathuthuka Library in Belfast and Mashishing Library in former Lydenburg in 2009. The fifth one to go up in flames is Siyathemba in Balfour.
While LIASA recognises the right of communities to protest and demonstrate, we strongly condemn the senseless targeting and destruction of libraries. A Library is the heart of a community, a beacon of hope, a symbol of upliftment and empowerment in any community. As partners in education and social development, libraries play a vital role in eradicating illiteracy, inculcating a mindset of lifelong learning and instilling a culture of reading which sparks critical thinking and debate needed in any democracy. To burn down libraries is to blow out the light that could lead many communities out of the tunnel of ignorance. It is clear that the five libraries which went up in flames took with them opportunities to develop into a reading or informed community.
Rachel More
LIASA: President
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Raising R1 million for LIASA. The President's challenge.
The LIASA President’s challenge to all LIASA members...
In this present economic climate we need to look at ways to become self sustaining.
Presently we generate funds from membership, grants and some very loyal sponsors.
However the annual membership fees, currently R 350.00 for the individual full member, mainly goes towards the operational costs. Membership fees alone will not sustain our Association into the future! We have to look at additional ways to generate funds hence the challenge from our President Rachel More to raise R1 Million for LIASA during her term of office.
The President kicked off this campaign with a donation of R1000, so it is up to the members to add the zero’s we need to reach the target of a million.
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South African Library Week 2011 will be celebrated from 19 - 26 March 2011.
SALW2010 was celebrated from 22 - 27 March 2010 with the theme: "Reading changes lives".
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Nominations are now invited for the LIASA Librarian of the Year for 2010.
We acknowledge with pride the following sponsors of the prizes for this prestigious award:
First Prize:
R30,000 sponsored by UKS
Second Prize:
R20,000 jointly sponsored by EBSCO Information Services and EBSCO Publishing South Africa
Third Prize:
R10,000 sponsored by Sabinet
Download the nomination form.
Deadline for forms to reach Branches: 1 August 2010
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Investigation into developing a new community libraries act to provide for norms and standards for service delivery in public community libraries:
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LIASA has achieved many successes over the last decade, but also faced some challenges. These include a declining membership, members' apathy, lack of growth in Branches and Interest Groups, financial problems and lack of capacity in the LIASA National Office.
To address these challenges the President and Representative Council adopted a theme for their term of office, namely: "Repositioning LIASA for growth and development".
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New Executive Committee takes office at 10th LIASA Conference
| President: |
Rachel More |
| President-Elect: |
Naomi Haasbroek |
| Secretary: |
Judy Henning |
| Treasurer: |
Karin Kitching |
| Public Relations Officer: |
Rebecca Senyolo |
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| Additional members: |
Nazeem Hardy
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Robert Moropa
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Ujala Satgoor
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Flippie van der Walt
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Congratulations and best wishes to the new team.
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Collection Development Seminar
When: 26 - 27 July 2010
Where: National Library of South Africa, Pretoria, Auditorium
21st Century Communication on the Web
LIASA - CiCD, with a grant received from Carnegie Corporation of New York, is proud to offer this intensive two-day workshop, specially designed to give library and information practitioners a wealth of valuable information and practical skills to use in improving the way you communicate, serve your customers and use and understand Web 2.0.
Winter Seminar
LIASA and CiCD hosted a 3 day Winter Seminar from 29 June to 1 July 2009. This seminar took place at NLSA. Each of the 3 days were dedicated to a specific sector or topic of importance for Academic and Public Libraries. Some of the presentations can be viewed, when you click on the link on the Seminar program.
Leadership & Management Workshop
LIASA, in conjunction with CBM Training, is proud to offer this intensive two-day course, specially designed to give managers, supervisors and leaders a wealth of valuable information and practical skills for use in improving the way they manage others.
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The Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z Pallo Jordan, announced in 2007 the National Treasury's allocation of a conditional grant to the Department of Arts and Culture for the period 2007 to 2010.
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LIASA House
228 Proes Street
Pretoria
(On the NLSA premises, the NLSA Annexe on the corner of Proes and Andries Streets)
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012 328 2010 |
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012 323 4912 |
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012 324 6096 |
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012 323 1033 |
Library and Information Association of South Africa
LIASA House
P O Box 1598
Pretoria
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