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NLA Congratulates eIFL Director Rima Kupryte on IFLA Award

According to eLFL's Press Release dated August 14, 2008, "Rima Kupryte, Director of Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL.net) was honoured by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) at the 74th World Library and Information Congress in Quebec, Canada. The IFLA Medal is one of the highest professional accolades and is awarded to an individual for their distinguished contribution to international librarianship."

The award was in recognition of her groundbreaking work with the Open Society Institute (OSI) and eIFL.net in sharing information at a global level.

On behalf of the Nigerian Library Association, I congratulate Rima for this well deserved honour. We wholeheartedly supported her nomination and are happy that her work was recognised by IFLA.

Nigeria has benefitted enormously from the work of eIFL; indeed many libraries were transformed from offering basic 'traditional' library services to providing e-services.

Such an honour calls for more work and so, Rima, Nigeria is looking forward to working more closely with eIFL.

Source eIFL Press Release: http://ww.eifl.net/cps/sections/news/press-area/2008-08-14

Victoria Okojie, FNLA
President, Nigerian Library Association

INVITATION TO ALVI'S 2ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE

ASSOCIATION OF LIBRARIES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (ALVI)

INVITATION TO ATTEND THE 2ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION

THEME:
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

DATE: 13TH – 17TH OCT., 2008.
VENUE: Bank AnthonyHall, Besides Faculty of Education, Univerisuty of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria

SUB THEMES:

1. ICT and research development for visually impaired library users.
2. Communication needs of persons with visual impairment
3. Meeting the reading needs of visually impaired persons through ICT
4. ICT and the teaching of science to persons with visual impairment
5. Information accessibility for persons with visual impairment
6. Using technology in rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment
7. The role of assistive technology in the inclusion of visually impaired studetns into tertiary institution life
8. Capacity building for persons with visual impairment through ICT
9. Media development for persons with visual impairment10. Approaches to inclusive education for visually impaired library users

REGISTRATION FEE:

Individuals N3,500
Institutions N5,000
Students N2,000

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Special Education Teachers at all levels
• Head of special schools/institutions.
• Officials of ministries of educaton/paratatals
• Proprietors/ owners of schools
• Other stakeholders in education
• Librarians
• Non librarians

GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT

Abstracts are due in September 25, 2008

Submit your abstract via e-mail to:Femiquadri2000@ yahoo.com or niranadetoro@ yahoo.com

You may also send your abstract by post to:
Mr. Femi quadri, Mr. Niran Adetoro
FCE (Special) , Oyo TASUED PMB 2118, IJEBU-ODE

You are required to bring along a minimum of 20 copies of your article for distribution at the conference presentation.

1. Keynote address: Prof. E.O. OzojiHead, Dept. Of Special EducationAnd Rehabilitation SciencesUniversity of Jos, Jos
2. Lead Paper Presenters:
   - Dr. M.S. Eniola - Dr. Theo Ajobiewe Dept. Of Special Education, Federal College of (Speical) Oyo
3. Prof. M.I Atinmo- Chairperson Mr. Femi Quadri - ALVI Chairman, LOC and Mr.Niran Adetoro - Secretary LOC

NLA President Denied Visa to Canada to Attend IFLA

Every year the Nigerian Library Professionals have always participated in the annual International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference. Some of them are IFLA committee members and others represent their institutions.

This year, the host country - Canada denied the NLA President visa to the conference. According to the Star Newspaper, "Among them is Victoria Okojie, president of the Nigerian Library Association, who told the Star the deputy high commission in Lagos rejected her by mail with 'a little sheet of paper' explaining they thought she might stay in Canada."

Please read the rest of the story titled Librarians livid over rejected visas from The Star Newspaper site http://www.thestar.com/article/474417

LITT 2008: Basics of Web Publishing for Libraries and Information Centres

We have the pleasure to invite you to the 2nd Library and Information Technology Today: LITT 2008 scheduled to take place at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State from 21nd – 26th September, 2008.

Kindly find below details of the workshop:

Theme: Basics of Web Publishing for Libraries and Information Centres

Invitation

Download Invitation letter (pdf)

Libraries in Nigeria are at a crossroad in their attempt to automate their operations. Over the years, there had been considerable efforts by individual libraries and sponsors in setting up these projects. It is highly imperative for key actors to come together and share ideas on how to bring this to pass. This gathering will address salient issues that will not only address some problems currently faced by libraries but also meet the future needs. The nation has waited for too long for libraries to provide the necessary access they require in meeting their needs. The time has come to move forward.


Who Should Attend?
Heads of Libraries and Information Centres, Circulation Librarians, Serials Librarians, Cataloguers, Systems Librarians, Library Officers, Acquisition Librarians, Webmasters, Reference Librarians, Information Managers and Educators, Special Librarians, Information Services Librarians, Information Technology Staff in Libraries, Documentalists.

Date: 21st – 26th September 2008
Venue: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
Registration Fee:

• Paid- up members: N25, 000.00
• None paid-up members: N30, 000.00
  (Workshop materials and lunch only)

Topics:

• Libraries and Web-based Services
• HTML 101
• Web Development Software: What is it?
• Blogging: Creation and Management
• Website Staffing and Maintenance
• Web Hosting Services in Nigeria
• Marketing Websites
• Advanced Web Development: Integrating RSS into your website

For information on hotel tariffs and more, please contact:

Ezra on ezragbaje@yahoo.com Tel.: 08069518804

We look forward to seeing you in Zaria.

Yours faithfully,


Felix Azubuike
Chairman, IT Section, NLA
For: The Information Technology Section, NLA

NLA Felicitates with South Africa Counterparts on The Opening of the National Library of South Africa

I write on behalf of the Nigerian Library Association to congratulate John, Peter and all professional colleagues in South Africa on the joyous occasion of the Opening of the new building of the National Library of South Africa.

More grease to your elbows.

Victoria Okojie, FNLA
President, Nigerian Library Association

5 New Librarians Honored With FNLA in Kaduna

I wish to use this medium to congratulate all those who were honoured with the FNLA at the last national conference in Kaduna. They are:

i. Dr. T. M. Salisu, FNLA (Director, A. G. Leventis Foundation Centre, UNAAB, Abeokuta and Former Chairman, Lagos State Chapter). Dr. Salisu, thereafter, endowed a new award for the 'Most Published Librarian' with N250,000. Details on how the endowment would be administered shall be announced soon.

ii. Dr. Umar Ibrahim, FNLA (HOD, LAIS Dept, ABU, Zaria and Chairman Kaduna State Chapter)

iii. Dr. (Mrs.) Blessing Ahiazu, FNLA (University Librarian, UniPort, Port Harcourt and Chairperson, Rivers State Chapter)

iv. Mr. Sam Eyitayo, FNLA (Webmaster, American Embassy and Chairman, IT Section)

v. Henry Mendelsohn, FNLA (Information Resource Officer, America Embassy, Abuja).

Victoria Okojie, FNLA, CLN
President, NLA