Presented by IFLA
Workshop for African Law Librarians Open access to legal knowledge in Africa
http://www.ifla.org/node/10932
When
6 – 7 December 2016
Where
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
A workshop for law librarians in Anglophone Africa organized by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Law Libraries Section, in cooperation with the International Association of Law Libraries (IALL). Sponsored by IFLA, IALL and HeinOnline.
The programme will empower participants to utilize the potential of open access legal sources in legal research. The workshop will build a network of law librarians across Africa to share knowledge and assist each other in solving practical legal research questions. Participation will provide an overview of open access legal sources worldwide, the practical skills required to benefit from them and an opportunity to establish contact with colleagues from different countries.
Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th December 2016, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
There is no registration fee, but participants must cover their own costs for transportation, food and accommodation. In addition, the organizing committee will award a limited number of bursaries to cover part of the travel and accommodation costs associated with participation. See below details on how you may apply.
Application deadline: Friday, November 4th, 2016
Apply to participate in the workshop
Preliminary program
Tuesday December 6th, 2016 – Makerere University Library
08:00-09:00 Registration of participants
09:00-09:05 Welcome to participants local host, Caroline Ilako
09:05-09:10 Welcome by the University Librarian, Dr. Helen Byamugisha
09:10-09:15 Formal opening by IFLA Law Libraries Section Chair, Sonia Poulin
09:15-09:20 Greeting from International Association of Law Libraries (IALL), Professor Mark Engsberg
09:20-09:35 Introduction of participants (very short)
09:35-10:20 Open Access and free legal sources in an international perspective
10:20-10:35 Coffee / tea break
10:35-11:20 Participant presentations: Survey of free legal resources
11:20-12:00 Participant presentations: Legal publishers and commercial databases
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:15 Introduction: Collection development with limited resources
13:15-14:30 Group discussion: Collection development
14:30-15:00 Summary of discussions
15:00-15:15 Coffee / tea break
15:15-16:30 Participant presentations: Common law materials
Wednesday December 7th, 2016 – Makerere University Library
09:00-09:45 Legal research skills and professional development for law librarians
09:45-10:00 Coffee / tea break
10:00-10:15 Introduction: Public access to legal information
10:15-11:30 Group discussion: Public access to legal information
11:30-12:00 Summary of discussions
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:15 Introduction: International professional networking
13:15-14:30 Group discussion: Collaboration and joint projects
14:30-15:00 Summary of discussions
15:00-15:15 Coffee / tea break
15:15-16:30 Group discussion: Planning and moving forward
16:30-17:00 Closing of the workshop and awarding certificates by IFLA Law Libraries Section Chair, Sonia Poulin
Bursaries
The organizing committee will award a limited number of bursaries to cover part of the travel and accommodation costs associated with participation in the workshop. Bursary recipients will be selected in order to secure representation of different regions or types of libraries and by their potential contribution to the goals of the workshop. Only applicants working in Africa will be considered.
In order to be considered, applicants need to complete the following:
- Write brief personal statement on your motivation to attend the workshop (max. 250 words).
- Send a scanned copy of the ID page of your passport (PDF or JPG-format).
- A confirmation email from your superior/manager stating that you will be granted leave to travel to and attend the seminar on December 6th and 7th.
Nos. 1 & 2 should be sent as an email to [email protected] . No. 3 must be sent by the superior/manager directly to the same address.
The organizers will book travel and pay for accommodation on behalf of the successful applicants. The deadline for bursary applications is November 1st, 2016. Only applications that are complete by that date will be considered.
Accommodation in Kampala
Participants must book their own accommodation for the workshop. The following hotels and guesthouses are close to the venue at Makerere, University. The organizing committee cannot guarantee the quality of these establishments nor the availability of the rates stated.
The organizing committee recommends Makerere Uni. Guest House since it is both inexpensive and close to the venue.
Budget
Hotel Harambe 57 800 UGX (Approx. US $ 17 per night)
Emerald Hotel 100 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 29 per night)
Makerere Uni. Guest House 120 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 35 per night)
Sheron Hotel 120 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 35 per night)
Midrange
Chez Johnson Hotel ltd 200 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 59 per night)
Grand Global Hotel 230 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 68 per night)
Upscale
Arirang Hotel and Restaurant 408 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 120 per night)
Urban by CityBlue 510 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 150 per night)
Sheraton Kampala 710 600 UGX (Approx. US $ 209 per night)
Emin Pasha Hotel & Bar 850 000 UGX (Approx. US $ 250 per night)
