AMERICAN LIBRARIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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AMERICAN LIBRARIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

• THULA
• Director
• American Library
• U.S. Consulate General
• Durban

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Background

• Who are we?
• How do we operate?
• Library structure within South Africa
• Meeting information needs
• Anticipating Users needs

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Outreach -- Audience

• Who is our audience?
• Researchers
• Academics
• Journalists
• Librarians
• Mission Staff
• Government Officials
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Students
• General Public

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Outreach --Tools

• Speaker Programs Local
• Speaker Programs U.S.
• Digital Video Conference
• Workshops
• American Corners

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Outreach --Tools

• Information Dissemination
• Electronic Documents
• Newsletter
• Article Alerts
• Electronic Journal
• E-doc Alerts
• Hard Copies

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Outreach --Tools

• Films and Documentary Screenings
• Commemorations
• Offsite Screenings

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Outreach --Tools

• 8. Support to Schools and Libraries
• Book Donations and other programs

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Conclusion

• Special Focus
• HIV/AIDS
• Gender Issues
• Information on Small Business Development
• Outreach --Tools
• Embassy Website
• http//southafrica.usembassy.state.gov

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• THANK YOU