Social Science Libraries Section

Date

11-12 August 2015

Venue

Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia

Organizer

Social Science Libraries Section

IFLA Social Science Libraries Section in collaboration with Namibia Information Workers Association,   Namibia Library and Archives Services (NLAS) and Human Rights and Documentation Centre, University of Namibia, invites submission of abstracts of research based papers that relate to the theme:  The Role of Libraries and Information Centres in Supporting National Development.

The conference will be held at the Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia on the 11 and 12 August 2015.

The conference will provide a platform for librarians and information workers with an opportunity to share and develop best practices relating to the roles of libraries in supporting national development for socio and economic development.

Papers are invited relating to the following sub-themes:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Access to Information and Human Rights
• Education and Literacy
• Access to Information and Good Governance
• ICT for promoting Sustainable Development
• Employment Creation
• Youth Empowerment
• Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises
•  Women in Decision Making

Important Dates

No late submissions will be accepted. All abstracts will be blind peer reviewed. Relevance to the theme and sub-theme of the conference, originality and applicability to the conference audience will be key considerations in the acceptance of all submissions.

Please note that presenters are required to organize their own travel and accommodation arrangements in Windhoek, Namibia.

To submit a paper proposal please include your name(s), institutional affiliation, mailing address, and email address along with a title and abstract of no more than 200 words. 

Please send via email to: kdenda@rulmail.rutgers.edu; and copy to cmchombu@unam.na and Veno.Kauaria@moe.gov.na

Registration and Travel:

The conference venue will be the Safari Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia.  For more information on registration, travel and accommodations please contact:  tshuumbili@gmail.com; wutoni@unam.na; lmundengi@gmail.com or nhamwaalwa@nlas.na for additional details.

Please note

All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.