13th to 15th SEPTEMBER 2005

COPING WITH THE DIGITAL AGE IN AQUATIC AND MARINE SCIENCE LIBRARIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRELIMINARY

Conference Information

  Second  Africa Regional Group of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centres (AFRIAMSLIC), Conference  

CONFERENCE DATES

DATE: 13th  - 15TH  SEPTEMBER  2005,

LOCATION: ACCRA-GHANA

VENUE: BAY VIEW HOTEL ( NEAR KOTOKA  INTERNATIONAL. AIRPORT)

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

·        Develop a working document which will serve as a reference tool for AFRIAMSLIC

·        Discuss the design of a website and establishment of an information resource center

·        Operationalise the networking strategies for AFRIAMSLIC

·        Discuss the linkage between AFRIAMSLIC  and other existing networks dealing with aquatic and marine science in Africa

·        Discuss sources of funding for the group

·        Election of new officers

Additionally there will be country reports on the state of aquatic and marine science information provision.

All members of the Africa Regional Group including interested persons who want to participate in this conference are warmly welcome!!!

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