IFLA 2015 Preconference Satellite Meeting
Hosted by
University of KwaZulu-Natal Library &
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Date: 12-13 August 2015
Venue: E G Malherbe Library Conference Room
Howard College Campus. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Conference Theme: Planning and Preservation in Today’s Libraries
Day One: Wednesday 12 August 2015
8:00am – 4:30pm
Registration / Tea / Coffee 8:00 am – 8:20 am
Kindly be seated by 8:25 am Thank you
WELCOME
Professor J Blackledge
Mrs Joyce Myeza
UKZN DVC: Research
UKZN Director Library
Ms Danielle Mincio
Chairperson IFLA: Preservation & Conservation Section (video recording)
Mrs Mathabo Kunene
Mazisi Kunene Foundation Trust
Prof H Kaya
IKS
Ken Froise
Architect
My story and ‘journey’ in preserving the Mazisi
Kunene literary collection.
The Challenges of Preserving IKS Projects
New Trends in Designing and Planning Buildings to
Accommodate the Climate Change
Mr Guy Redman
Director Libraries and Museums
eThekwini Municipality
Planning a Library for the 21st Century
TBC
Alexio Motsi
Preservation Management Services
National Archives of South Africa
Renovating Archive Buildings – Risk Management and
Mitigation
Iain Kerr
Paper Manufacturers Association of South
Africa (Pamsa)
The Paper Story : video presentation
Q & A Session
Break for Tea / Coffee 10:30 am 10:55am
Visit the vendor displays on the Ground Floor – lucky draws photo-shoot 10.55 am
Conference Theme: Planning and Preservation in Today’s Libraries
Session from 11 am to 1pm – E G Malherbe Library Conference Room
Preservation Practices and Access in the National
Library of South Africa
Isaac Nkadlmeng
National Library of South Africa
Dr Naresh Sentoo
Lecturer: Durban University of Technology
Timothy Rohe
Campbell Collections
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Career Opportunities : Recognition of Prior Learning
Digitization for Preservation: Standards and
Measurements for Success
Evviva Weinraub
Digital Preservation Network
Portland USA
Beyond Technical Barriers – Conquering the Next Big
Issue in Digital Preservation
The Silent Disaster: A Case study Testing for Mould
Type and Technique used to clean a mould infested
archive
Kathy Wolhuter
Consultant
Nellie Somers
University of KwaZulu-Natal
The Challenges of Planning and Preservation for
Today’s Libraries
Q&A Session
Break for Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Sustainable Decision-Making to Preserve the
National and International Collections at the Library
of Congress: A Shared Responsibility
Jeanne Drewes
Library of Congress
New York USA
Keynote speaker:
Professor Roland Schulze
Projected Changes in Climate and Associated Impacts
Particularly in the Future Preservation Planning for
Today’s library
Q&A Session
Comfort break - 10 minutes
Conference Theme: Planning and Preservation in Today’s Libraries
12-13 August 2015 UKZN Library
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Isabelle McGinn
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria Museums and their
Conservation Lab Contributing to Growing Awareness for
Art and Heritage Preservation
Edward M Corrado
University of Alabama
USA
Digital Preservation and the Cloud: Challenges and
Opportunities
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Thank you for your attendance & participation in the day’s proceedings.
Enjoy the evening
&
Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Dinner on your own – recommend that you have a chat with delegates from Durban for the best spots
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Prep for Tomorrow
Forum Discussion
Discussions on Planning and Preservation in Today’s Libraries and the challenges we face on the African
continent, and the possibilities of international collaboration and skills development.
Delegates will be given an opportunity to raise their issues, challenges and concerns about Preservation and
Conservation of collections in their respective institutions (practical examples and situations)
AIM of session
The aim of this session is to facilitate the opportunity to network and share resources, knowledge and skills that
would empower preservation/conservation librarians/managers, archivist, information service providers and all
interested parties to make a difference in preserving South Africa’s cultural heritage and research resources and
material.
NB
Campbell Collections Tour R15
Tour on the Ricksha Bus – bring a jacket
Parking and access to campus Gate 1 & 6 North Gate Gate 3 (South)
Parking @ Campbell Collection – on Gladys Mazibuko Road and Stephen Dlamini
Drop off after the tour will most likely be back at the point of pick-up
Summary of events for Day Two – 13 August 2015
Meet at EGM Library Conference room 8.00 -10.30 am
Meet at Campbell Collections 11 am
Tour of Campbell Collections 11.00am to 12.00noon
Lunch and welcome - eThekwini Municipality
Tour on the Ricksha bus 1pm
IFLA 2015 Preconference Satellite Meeting
Hosted by
University of KwaZulu-Natal Library &
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Date: 12-13 August 2015
Venue: E G Malherbe Library Conference Room
Howard College Campus. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Conference Theme: Planning and Preservation in Today’s Libraries
Day Two: 13 August 2015
8:00am – 10:30am / Campbell Collections 11:00am -
Registration / Tea / Coffee 8:00 am – 8:10 am
Kindly be seated by 8:15 am Thank you
FORUM DISCUSSION – E G Malherbe Library Conference Room
AIM of session
The aim of this session is to give
 Delegates an opportunity to raise their issues and concerns and the challenges faced when dealing
with the preservation management and conservation of collections in their respective institutions
(practical examples and situations)
 Facilitate the opportunity to network and share resources, knowledge and skills that would empower
preservation/conservation librarians/managers, archivist, information service providers and all
interested parties to make a difference in preserving South Africa’s cultural heritage and research
resources and material.
 And to look at the possibilities of international collaboration and skills development.
Vote of Thanks
Jeanne Drewes
IFLA Preservation & Conservation Section Committee Member
Library of Congress New York, USA
Nellie Somers
Regional Chair : Sapcon East Branch / UKZN South Africa
Meet at Campbell Collections 11 am Tour
(Kindly arrange with colleagues for transport to CC – Thank you)
Address: 220 Gladys Mazibuko Road Morningside, Durban (next to Maris Stella School)
Time: 11.00am
Tour fee: R15 pp Special reduced rate for conference delegates (Kindly pay cash at the door)
LUNCH
in the beautiful gardens at Campbell Collections 12 – 1pm
Welcome Guy Redman Director: Libraries and Museums eThekwini Municipality /
Mr Eric Appelgren – Head of International and Governance Relations Department eThekwini Municipality
Tour of our beautiful City on the popular Ricksha bus approximately 2-3 hours
Thank you for your participation and contribution to the event
And a special thank you to our Program Director Mr Pieter Nel: KZN Archives
Program subject to change