Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Fatima is the LIASA/SABINET LIbrarian of the Year

Congratulations to Fatima Darries, the LIASA/SABINET Librarian of the Year.

Fatima was nominated by the Western Cape Branch.

She receives an awardof R25 000 to be used for any educational purpose (further studies, visits to relevant institutions locally orinternationally, attending relevant conferences).

The Librarian of the Year is seen to be a role model to the rest of the Library and Information community and a person whose contributions make a lasting impact on the sector.

The motivation from the Western Cape branch reads (in part): "In addition to fulfilling all the criteria for this prestigious award, Ms Darries has been very actively involved in LIASA ... She demonstrates excellence in promoting library and information services and the Association through her work at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and LIASA activities.

Her leadership is demonstrated by the various initiatives such as the establishment of the WCHELIG (Western CapeHigher Education Libraries Interest Group) and the successful Colloquiums hosted by this interest group. An exceptional achievement was her selection to attend the HERS-SAAcademy as one of four Cape Technikon women. In 2005, Fatima was one of six South African women to attend the Bryn Mawr Summer Institute and also presented a paper there, promoting librarians and making valuable contacts.

She is also an accredited EDT practitioner and her involvement with training is evidence of her commitment to the development of LIS professionals."

There was also a story on the Voice of the Cape radio station.

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Photos of Western Cape delegates at the conference


Congratulations to LIASA President, Tommy Matthee, on being re-elected for another term of office. Tommy reportedly is a gold medalist in the Fun Run on Monday, 25 September 2006.


Our first attempt at the conference to have a group photo.





Another attempt.


More attendees, and of course Ingrid, who also presented at conference, below.



The Western Cape Exhibition



Highlights of the conference in another blog.