THE TWELVETH STANDING CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN NATIONAL AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS IN EASTERN, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA (SCANUL-ECS 2018)
THEME: Positioning National and University Libraries to Achieve the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGS)
VENUE: Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
Entebbe, Uganda
Date: Sunday 22nd April, 2018
The SCANUL-ECS 2018 National Task Force has the pleasure of inviting National and University Library Directors and other information professionals in Africa and beyond to the 12th Standing Conference of African National and University Librarians in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SCANUL-ECS) to be hosted by National Library of Uganda (NLU) and the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) in Entebbe, Uganda on 22nd April, 2018. It is the biggest conference for National and University Librarians on the continent and its purpose is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences on LIS developments in the region. Currently the conference has members from the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. During the one day Pre-Conference, we shall receive presentations by delegates from across the region.
SCANUL-ECS Regional Grouping
SCANUL-ECS has its origins in the Standing Conference of African University Librarians in the East African region (SCAULEA), which was founded in the mid 1960s. This was a body whose aim was to ensure even library development in the then three constituent university colleges (Makerere, Nairobi and Dar- es Salaam) of the University of East Africa. It ceased to exist in 1977 with the disbandment of the regional economic grouping, the East African Community. In 1984, at a seminar in Botswana, the University Librarians in the region agreed to revive and expand SCAULEA and also to include national libraries. A draft constitution was made and the first SCANUL-ECS was held in 1994 in Malawi as the first pre-conference to the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians (SCECSAL)
Aims of the Conference
The SCANUL-ECS biennial conferences aims at bringing together National and University Library Directors to share views and experiences and discuss ways of cooperating. The theme of the 12th SCANUL-ECS is “Positioning National and University Libraries to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)”. This theme was chosen out of the recognition that libraries are a hub to development at all levels (individual, national, regional and international) through provision of timely and adequate information.
Conference Organizers
The Pre- conference is co-hosted by The National Library of Uganda (NLU) and The Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL). The hosts are working in close partnership with the organizers of the Twenty-Third Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL XXIII). The National Organizing Committee is made up of 2 members from NLU (Mr. Adonia Katungisa and Mrs. Stella Neekusa), 7 members from the CUUL: Mr. Eric Nelson Haumba, Ms. Judith Nannozi, Ms Monica Ntege, Ms. Jackline Kiwelu, Professor Hellen Byamugisha, Ms. Jessica Kalungi and Mrs. Harriet Ntege) as well as Ms Gertrude Kayaga Mulindwa (former Director of the National Library of Uganda) and Mr. Justin Kiyimba from Nambi Ssepuya Community Library.
Important Information:
Conference venue
The conference will be held at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe
Conference Activities
During the one day pre-conference, we shall have presentations and discussions by delegates from across the region followed by the General Assembly. Delegates who require detailed information or letters of Invitation for this pre-conference should contact:
Mr. Adonia Katungisa Chairperson National Task Force: akatungisa@yahoo.com
Mr. Eric Nelson Haumba, Secretary Organizing Committee. haumban@gmail.com
Conference Registration Fees:
Delegates: = USD 50
Annual Subscription for Members/Institutions: = USD 100
NOTE: These fees are totally separate from the main SCECSAL 2018 Conference fees.
Getting to Uganda
By Road
One can travel to Uganda by road through the boarder with Kenya to the East, Tanzania to the South and Rwanda to the South West.
By Air
Uganda’s International Airport is located at Entebbe, on the shores of L. Victoria, 39km from Kampala and ten minutes’ drive away from the conference venue. Several international air carriers operate regular flights to and from Entebbe. Most hotels offer courtesy transport to and from the airport.
Immigration facilities
Visas and Passes
Any person intending to enter into Uganda should do so only for lawful purposes and in accordance with national immigration laws, guidelines and formalities.
All nationalities that require visa must obtain Uganda visas to facilitate their entry into the country. Uganda visas may be obtained at Uganda missions abroad or on arrival at the ports of entry in the country.
For immigration on Visa & corresponding fees: https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes.
Health Information
Uganda is generally a health country but there are incidences of Malaria and it would be wise to take anti-malarial tablets before travel, for those coming from Malaria-free areas. Sleeping under a mosquito net is also advised and most hotels provide nets. Visitors to Uganda are required to have been vaccinated against yellow fever, so carry a valid yellow fever vaccination card.
The 12th SCANUL-ECS 2018 Organizing Committee is grateful for the support given by the following towards the organization of the pre- conference:
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Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL)
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National Library of Uganda
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Busitema University
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Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono
We look forward to seeing in Entebbe, Uganda in April
