Sunday, May 7, 2017

Library Association of Ireland (LAI) Western Regional Annual Seminar - call for Submissions

The Western Regional Section of the Library Association of Ireland is pleased to announce that it’s Annual Seminar will be on Monday 19th of June in Sixmilebridge Library, Co. Clare. Our theme this year is Diversity in Libraries.We would like to invite submissions from anyone working in the information profession to speak on this topic. If you are currently working with groups, conducting research or have an idea you would like to share that fits our theme then tell us about it. Diversity can include any of the following:  providing services to the unemployed – people with special needs  – adults with literacy difficulties – the elderly –  immigrants and refugees – adults, men and women – parents – toddlers – children – teenagers – crèches and preschool children – schools, primary and secondary. Any topics regarding social inclusion and libraries and serving our diverse communities are very welcome.
Please send your submissions in the form of a statement, detailing who you are, and a brief outline of what your presentation will be about to westernlibraries@gmail.com.
Closing date for submissions is Monday 22nd May.
For updates on registration and our speakers please follow our blog http://www.wrslai.wordpress.com  or follow us on twitter @wrslai #libwest17

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