- About the Conference
- Submissions
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- Programme
- Speakers
- Accommodation
- Pre-conference
- Guest Registration
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The bicentennial celebrations of the Kingdom of Lesotho provide an opportunity for libraries, archives, historians, and cultural activists to reflect on their role in the preservation of the national documentary heritage. The key question being, What documentary heritage will we leave for the next generation? Information and knowledge are essential components of a nation's culture. This conference brings together libraries, archives, historians, and museum curators from beyond the nation to reflect on their role and responsibility in the preservation of knowledge and documentary heritage. The conference will also celebrate success stories of the digital exchange of collections. Participants will engage in discussions on disaster preparedness in light of climate change. Topics will include digital preservation, the preservation of oral and print collections, and building collections of post-independence nations. Participants will reflect on the history of national collections, legacies of colonialism, the journey towards preserving knowledge for future generations, and the connection of collections in libraries, archives, and museums in universities and society.CONFERENCE THEME
Celebrating the preservation of Lesotho’s documentary heritage: A dialogue on preserving knowledge heritage for future generations.Sub-themes
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- Sesotho records, archives and special collections
- Colonial and post-colonial collection legacies
- Carving a space for oral knowledge preservation
- Building bridges with digital exchanges of knowledge
- Preservation of collections in less resourced environments
Single Collections: insights from academic libraries with museums, archives, and art collections
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CALL TO SPEAKERS AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Presentations are invited from scholars, academics, librarians, archivists, and researchers in Lesotho, Africa and internationally that will stimulate discussions on knowledge and its preservation for future generations. Speakers are invited to share their experiences of collecting and preserving knowledge for future generations. For more information, please contact: librarian@nul.lsSubmission guidelines:
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- 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.
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Preconference fees- TBA
Registration fees
Full Registration: M2700.00Students: M1800.00
Daily rate: M1000.00
Lesotho residents: Code to be provided
Conference Banking Details
Bank: Standard Lesotho BankAccount #: 9080002587781
Branch: Roma
Branch Code: 062867
SWIFT CODE: SBICLSMX
Reference: LES24+Surname eg : LES24Tseole
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.
Keynote Speaker
Featured Speakers
- kepi.madumo@nlsa.ac.za
- National Library of South Africa
- mlethibelane@yahoo.com
- State Library and Archives, Lesotho
- Research and Scholarly Communication, University of the Free State
- js454@cam.ac.uk
- +447845311773
- African Studies Library, University of Cambridge
- mamahlape@gmail.com
- Royal Archives and Museum (RAM) / Lesotho Library Association (LLA)
- ngoepms@unisa.ac.za
- +27124296360
- University of South Africa
| Accommodation | Distance from the conference venue | Accommodation website |
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| Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village | Onsite | Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village |
| Goodnight Lodge, Thaba Bosiu | 5 mins walk Goodnight Lodge Thaba Bosiu to Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village | Goodnight lodge = Tel. 27003550 / 58853555 Send email |
| 'Melesi Lodge, Thaba Bosiu | 6 mins walk Mmelesi Lodge, Thaba-Bosiu to Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village | Mmelesi Lodge |
| Avani Lesotho Hotel | 35 mins drive Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino to Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village via B21 | Avani Lesotho Hotel |
| Avani Maseru Hotel | 35 mins drive Avani Maseru Hotel to Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village via B21 | Avani Maseru Hotel |
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.
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Digitisation Training
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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)
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Disaster Preparedness
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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
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Oral History Workshop
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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.