CALL TO SPEAKERS AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission guidelines:

• • • Abstracts should be 500 words in length and should clearly indicate which sub-theme they address.
    • Abstracts should include the title of the paper, author's name, email address, and institutional affiliation.
    • Abstracts must be written in English as the conference will not provide simultaneous interpretations.
    • Abstracts are to be submitted to librarian@nul.ls.

Payment Method

Payment can be made by bank transfer. Participants will receive an invoice including all payment details via email some days after completing the online registration.

The registration for the conference is only valid after receipt of the full registration fees.

The National Library of South Africa/IFLA PAC Southern African region in partnership with the National University of Lesotho are calling for applications for a two-day workshop on Emergency Readiness and Disaster Management Workshop at National University of Lesotho.

This is a pre-conference workshop for the National University of Lesotho Library and the Endangered Archives Programme Africa Hub in collaboration with the University of the Free State Library, the Moshoeshoe Leadership Institute and the British Library conference on the role of knowledge preservation in telling the stories of nations. The workshop will be delivered in English. No preservation and Conservation knowledge is required.

What level is the course, and do you need any skills?

This course is aimed at all the professional working in archives and libraries. No conservation knowledge is required but is desirable.

How will the course be taught?

There will be lectures and hands-on activities.

How can you apply?

Places are limited, so interested applicants are required to fill in the registration form below.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply early to maximize the chances of securing a spot. We welcome applications from anywhere in Africa, This is a free workshop, but we will not be able to cover any travel, accommodation, or subsistence costs.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS, 21 – 21 AUGUST, 2024.

• • Digitisation Training

This workshop is an introduction to digitisation.  It will be facilitated by the National University of Lesotho (NUL), University of Free State and Universal Knowledge Software (UKS).

Date: 20th – 21st August, 2024

Venue: ISAS Auditorium, National University of Lesotho (NUL)

• • Disaster Preparedness

This is a two-day workshop, it will be facilitated by the National Library of South Africa and IFLA PAC office, in collaboration with NUL Library.

Date: 20th – 21st August, 2024

Venue: Seminar Room, NUL Library, Roma

• • Oral History Workshop

This is a two-day workshop that provides training on collection and preservation of oral history.  It will be held at Thaba Bosiu Cultural village, hosted by NUL and UFS.

Date: 20th – 21st August, 2024

Venue: Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, Maseru

Please register for only one workshop. There is no additional cost for the workshops.

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION