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Steve Jobs Memorial - Pictorial

2012-01-26T14:55:00.000+03:00

African Library Summit 2011

2011-01-10T12:27:00.002+03:00

Dear colleagues It is with great pleasure that the Unisa Library, the IFLA Regional Office for Africa and IFLA Africa Section invite you to the African Library Summit 2011. The theme of the Summit The theme of the Summit is The Future of African Librarianship. The purpose of the Summit The purpose of the Summit is to create an exciting and collaborative business atmosphere that will

Distance Learning MSc with Scholarship from Manchester University

2010-11-17T13:19:00.001+03:00

Starting each year in January, the MSc in Management & Information Systems: Change and Development aims to develop the "hybrid" mix of management and information systems skills that we know from experience is essential to the successful and strategic application of ICTs. The programme specifically focuses on the planning, development, impact and management of information systems and

(Scholarship) International Master in Digital Library Learning (DILL)

2010-11-17T12:10:00.001+03:00

All applicants can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. For the year 2010-2012, there are 10 scholarships available for third country students, 8 scholarships for students from the EU/EEA-states and 2 scholarships for students from the area of Western Balkans and Turkey. The number of scholarships available for the class 2011-13 has not yet been decided. Category A

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR 2011 IFLA CONFERENCE IN PUERTO RICO

2010-11-15T08:55:00.001+03:00

Hello Colleagues Below is a Call for Papers from the CPDWL and MLAS sections for the Puerto Rico conference in 2011. The file is also attached below. TITLE: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a strategy to build strong libraries and Library Associations The following sections: The Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), Management of Library Associations

Web 2.0 Learning Opportunity, Moi University, School of Information Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya 29 November - 3 December, 2010

2010-10-13T16:03:00.002+03:00

Venue: Moi University, School of Information Sciences, Main Campus, Eldoret, Kenya Date and time: Monday 29 November – Friday 3 December, 2010 (9:00 – 16:30)Technological innovation is taking place at a breath-taking pace. Simple, open source internet-based applications and services designed to enhance on-line collaboration are now available to the

Scholarship for African scientists

2010-09-30T18:56:00.002+03:00

The Africa London Nagasaki Scholarship Fund has been set up to support African scientists building a career in infectious disease research. The scholarship will allow African researchers to undertake an MSc in a subject relevant to the control of infectious disease in the developing world at either the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan (NEKKEN) or at the London School of

An exciting new programme for university librarians and LIS faculty in Sub-Saharan Africa!

2010-09-18T15:42:00.001+03:00

An exciting new programme for university librarians and LIS faculty in Sub-Saharan Africa! The Department of Information Science at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, received a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to establish a Masters programme in IT for university librarians in Sub-Saharan Africa working in an IT environment and LIS faculty at LIS Schools in

Job Opening at East Africa Community (EAC): Senior Librarian

2010-08-25T15:24:00.000+03:00

Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania) for the following vacant position at the East African Community.SENIOR LIBRARIAN (REF: EAC/2010/004) Grade: P2Directorate: Human Resources and AdministrationDepartment: Library and DocumentationReports to: Principal LibrarianMain Purpose of the Job:To

Understanding today’s most popular digital video formats

2010-08-18T15:36:00.000+03:00

As we navigate the web, we often find ourselves drawn to interesting video clips, such as our favorite singer's music videos, the latest movie trailers, or funny home videos on Youtube. However, digital video can be stored in many different formats, and your computer might not be able to play all of these formats

Oshwal Aid / HELB Scholarship 2010

2010-07-28T21:07:00.001+03:00

Oshwal Aid Vision: OSHWAL AID envisages healthy communities, prospering in harmony with the natural environment in which people are inspired to improve the quality of their own and others lives.Oshwal Aid Mission: OSHWAL AID assists communities around East Africa through a wide range of programmes in education, health, disaster relief and sustainable development, where such aid is delivered

Kingdom of Morocco and Republic of Egypt Government Scholarships 2010/2011

2010-06-25T14:21:00.000+03:00

The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Egypt are offering scholarships to Kenyan as shown below:Country: EgyptNo: Eighteen (18) Level: UndergraduateCourses:Arabic(5)Information TechnologyLawEconomicsNursingCountry: MoroccoNo: Twenty (20) Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhDCourses:EngineeringMedicine Eligibility(a) Undergraduate:Minimum KCSE mean grade of B (Plain) with a minimum of grade '

Elsevier Foundation Program Guidelines Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries

2010-06-04T20:00:00.000+03:00

Elsevier Foundation Program Guidelines Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries The Elsevier Foundation supports the efforts of libraries to enhance the quality of life in developing countries by advancing knowledge in science, technology and medicine. The Foundation provides one, two and three year grants to libraries in the developing countries and supporting

EPHRAIM NJAU MUNGAI (1969 - 1998)

2010-04-13T19:22:00.001+03:00

Browsing through the official Kenya Police website, I stumble on some writing, "ROLL OF HONOR; The following officers were killed in the brave execution of duty." I remember my beloved uncle, who died by the bandits bullet. I decide to delve further and I see a list of all the officers who have passed on, in the line of duty. Then... number 284, my late "Uncle Tosh" as we used to call

The Abortion Debate

2010-04-10T12:53:00.001+03:00

With the raging debate on abortion, bumped into this doctor's wisdom sent to me via email; here it is:A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said, "Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even 1 year old and I'm pregnant again. I don't want kids so close together". So the doctor said, "Ok and what do you want me to do?" She said, "I want you to end

Holy Week

2010-03-29T17:33:00.000+03:00

Below is the acronym H-O-L-Y W-E-E-K to help us make this week not just an ordinary week but a truly meaningful and a holy week. H — alt! Stop for a while, or at least slow down. Take time to rest and relax. Your body needs rest, so find time to be still. Go away, disappear. Rest a while. O – ff with your worldly pursuits and concerns. Turn off your cellular phone if you have to, so that you

Extended call for poster papers - IFLA-ALISE-EUCLID satellite meeting: LIS teaching and research. 8-9 August 2010, Boras, Sweden

2010-03-29T10:27:00.001+03:00

Colleagues, The call for full papers has closed, with an excellent response from LIS professionals for the IFLA-ALISE-EUCLID satellite event. However - there is still plenty of time to submit a proposal for a poster paper - the deadline has been extended to 1 May 2010. Full details below. IFLA Satellite Meeting, 8-9 August 2010, Borås, Sweden CALL FOR POSTER PAPERS ON

Haiti Disaster Fund

2010-01-18T11:32:00.001+03:00

Colleagues,If you would like to contribute to the Haiti Disaster Fund after the devastating earthquake, M-PESA to Business Number 508000

One of the longest solar eclipse

2010-01-15T11:08:00.003+03:00

Kenyans woke up on Friday to witness one of the longest solar eclipse that traveled across several African countries. The annular eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a 300-km-wide track that traverses half of Earth. The path of the Moon's antumbral shadow begins in Africa and passes through Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia. After

EBSCOhost® is Going Mobile—Mobile Version of the EBSCOhost Platform Puts Database Content in the Hands of Users

2010-01-07T13:01:00.001+03:00

EBSCOhost® is Going Mobile—Mobile Version of the EBSCOhost Platform Puts Database Content in the Hands of UsersPosted using ShareThis

Ten essentials for any library site

2010-01-04T11:18:00.000+03:00

By Brian Mathews -- Library Journal, 2/15/2009 The web site is your library's most important feature. Think about it: Where do people go to find out if a book is available, or if you carry a particular DVD or magazine? Patrons use the web site for numerous functions, such as renewing materials, placing holds, requesting information, and accessing databases. The homepage is the place they turn to

ICDL-2010 -Registration Open.

2009-12-01T09:28:00.000+03:00

International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL)Theme: Shaping the Information ParadigmNew Delhi, 23 – 26 February 2010Venue: Conference at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi • 24–26 February2010 Tutorial at IGNOU, Convention Centre, New Delhi • 23 February 2010Objectives· Provide a platform and enable interaction among DL experts andresearchers· Facilitate creation

Free Journal articles and book chapters written by this year's Nobel Prize laureates

2009-11-24T12:04:00.000+03:00

Dear colleagues,I am pleased to inform you of a good offer from Springer Publishers. Please take advantage of this wonderful offer! Springer Publishers is offering all journal articles and book chapters written by this year's Nobel Prize laureates free of charge on its online information platform www.springerlink.com. The articles and chapters will be available to print out or download from now

Registration open for International Conference on Digital Libraries Feb 2010, New Delhi

2009-11-19T10:35:00.001+03:00

Registration open for: International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) Theme: Shaping the Information Paradigm New Delhi, 23 – 26 February 2010 Venue:Conference at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi • 24–26 February 2010 Tutorial at IGNOU, Convention Centre, New Delhi • 23 February 2010 Objectives Provide a platform and enable interaction among DL experts and researchers

100 Useful Links for eBook Lovers

2009-11-13T09:22:00.000+03:00

100 Useful Links for eBook Lovers

A blast from the past

2009-09-25T14:37:00.004+03:00

Twitter for Libraries

2009-09-24T15:39:00.001+03:00