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The IFLA BSLA Programme, launched in 2010, is taking shape and making an impact on the information profession in Cameroon. The first training, successfully organized in January 2011, focused on Modules 1&2 of the BSLA training packages. The first workshop resulted in the re-birth of the Library Professional Association, ABADCAM, which is now active with 25 paid up members.
The second BSLA workshop (Workshop-2) was successfully delivered on 17 -19 November 2011, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This report highlights the activities and outcomes of the BSLA Cameroon Workshop 2.
Continued… | 16 December 2011 |
ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme),
Associations,
Building Strong Library Associations,
Cameroon
In Serbia, rampant corruption is present and almost all spheres of social life are affected by it. In the process of fighting against corruption it is very important to act preventively and to educate the public through special programs. IFLA ALP selected the Serbian Library Association (SLA) project “Transparency, Good Governance and Freedom from Corruption” to be funded in 2010/2011, with which SLA was given a great opportunity to support anti-corruption campaigns in the lirary community.
Continued… | 14 December 2011 |
ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme),
Associations,
Corruption,
FAIFE (Committee on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Access to Information),
Freedom from Corruption,
Good Governance,
Republic of Serbia,
Transparency
Lithuania's third Workshop in the BSLA progamme will take place from December 15 - December 16 in Birstonas, Lithuania. This time the training, with facilitator Claudia Lux, will focus on the Module "Libraries on the Agenda" Libraries on the Agenda is the advocacy module in the BSLA programme.
Continued… | 13 December 2011 |
Associations
During 2011 the Library Association of Samoa undertook two projects funded by the IFLA ALP programme. These were a workshop and training session for the librarians of Samoa and a National Library Week.
These projects helped the Library Association of Samoa to pass on Information Literacy skills and offer the “Building Strong Library Associations” materials provided by IFLA covering libraries in organisations and libraries in society. The workshop and training sessions were attended by 56 participants representing the school, university, public and special librarians of Samoa.
Continued… | 12 December 2011 |
ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme),
Associations,
Samoa
The IFLA Action for Development through Libraries Programme (IFLA ALP) has announced the call for project applications for 2012. Reminder: closing date for applications is September 15. IFLA ALP offers financial or other assistance for projects within ALP's main areas of focus based on IFLA learning materials, policies or guidelines.
Continued… | 31 August 2011 |
ALP (Action for Development through Libraries Programme)
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