The Annual Research Symposium meetings are organised by the University of South Africa (UNISA) Library Services and Department of Information Science
DATE: 4 July 2008 (Friday)
VENUE: University of South Africa, Florida Campus, South Africa
GENERAL BACKGROUND:
Transformation becomes inevitable whenever changes take place in a society that wishes to improve its existing state. Although transformation can be challenging, it prompts us to become creative. If the Library and Information Science community does not accept the challenges offered by the transformation process, it will become the proverbial beast that will cause Library and Information practices to lag behind until they become part of the detritus of lost causes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Academics, especially those involved in curriculum development, information professionals and anyone interested in the latest trends in access to and use of information.
SYMPOSIUM FORMAT
The programme will consist of invited, oral and poster presentations and a panel discussion on transformation and IT.
SESSION TOPICS
Our annual symposium this year will deal with themes that touch on transformation in LIS. You are invited to participate in discussions on the following themes:
1. Transformation and research trends: dictated by preference or projections?
2. Transformation and employment
3. Transformation and curriculum development
4. Transformation and ICT
5. What is the future of hybrid libraries?
CALL FOR PAPERS
Applications to present papers/poster presentations or to participate in a panel discussion from individuals working in any kind of information centre are welcome. Prospective participants should submit a brief CV and an abstract of no more than 300 words to:
Este Retief
Library Research Coordinator
University of South Africa
PO Box 392
000 UNISA
or email: retiee@unisa.ac.za
For further information contact:
Madely du Preez
Tel: +27 (0)12 4296792
Preliminary Programme:
08:00-09:00 Registrations
09:00-09:10 Welcome address
09:10-10:10 Keynote speaker: What is transformation
10:10-10:30 Tea
PARALLEL SESSIONS
10:30-11:30: Session 1: Transformation and research trends: dictated by preference or projections?
Session 2: Transformation and employment
11:40-12:40: Session 1: Transformation and curriculum development
Session 2: What is the future of hybrid libraries?
12:45-13:45 LUNCH
13.45-14:15 Keynote speaker: Define ICT
14:15-15:00 Panel discussion: Transformation and ICT
15:00 CLOSING
The final programme will be made available soon.
REGISTRATIONS
Closing date for registrations is THURSDAY 27 JUNE 2008
The form should be completed in English and returned to:
Este Retief
Unisa Library, PO Box 392, UNISA 0003 South Africa
Email: retiee@unisa.ac.za FAX: +27 (0)12 4292925 Telephone: +27 (0)12 429 3083
Registration type:
Delegate:
Speaker:
Sponsor/advertiser
Poster presenter
Initial
Prof
Dr
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Surname/Family name
First name
Institution/Organisation
Department
Postal address
Postal code
Country:
Telephone (landline or cell)
Fax
email
Food preference (lunch)
Halals
Kosher
Vegetarian
No special requirement
Any other special requirements
PAYMENT
(ZAR) R300 per delegate/poster presenter (early registration until 23 June 2008) of R500 per person after 23 June 2008.
Kindly note that venue space is limited, therefore early registration is recommended.
[ ] Cheque of (ZAR) R300 check (or R500 after 23 June 2008)
Payable to: University of South Africa
Please ensure that the cheque is mailed together with this completed form
[ ] International money order, postal order or bank draft of (ZAR) R300 (or R500 after 23 June 2008)
Payable to: University of South Africa
Please ensure that the money order, postal order or bank draft is mailed together with this completed form
[ ] Please charge (ZAR) R300 (or R500 after 23 June 2008)
VISA/DINERS CLUB Master Card American Express
Credit card number
Last three security digits on back of card
Surname and initials of card holder
ID Number of card holder
Expiration Date of card
Signature
Date
[ ] Direct payment into the bank account of the University of South Africa: Payable to: University of South Africa, BANK: ABSA Bank; Branch: Sunnyside; Account number: 010000114 (Deposit reference:360131155X and Add SURNAME OR COMPANY NAME. Please fax a copy of the deposit slip to E Retief +27 (0)12 429 2925
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY CASH
CANCELLATION POLICY
With a written cancellation received by fax or email before 23 June 2008 - full refund less (ZAR) R10 handling fee. Thereafter - no refund.
Date:
Signature
No comments:
Post a Comment