SCECSAL XIX CONFERENCE

XIXth Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL)
6th - 9th December 2010
Gaborone, Botswana

Post Conference Events

Below are post-conference events that are being planned:

Workshop hosted by Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC)

Date: Friday 10 December 2010-11-23

Venue: University of Botswana

Fee: Free

Limit: 50 participants, registration on first come first serve

DecsriptionThe workshop will address the need for more texts from the Global South on gender and diversity and a need for greater synergies between librarians, NGOs and University Departments (if applicable).

Objectives

• To broaden knowledge on the need for gender specific materials
• To increase the amount of texts from the Global South
• To create greater synergies between libraries, universities and NGOs

Outcomes

Concrete action plans to increase materials on gender and diversity Opportunity to liaise with one another, NGOs and universities to gain awareness of research and publications available.

Forging partnerships for publications exchange.