INDABA: Why Libraries, Why Librarians?

On November 15 and 16, the iSchool will assemble faculty, alumni, staff, students and friends to consider:

• What makes a library?
• What makes a librarian?
• How might library education adjust towards what is important in librarianship?

We hope to cover many sides of these questions—including taking a global view appropriate to the subject and to our School's international reach—and put our conclusions on the record to orient our work building the LIS program at the school and helping lead our field.

An Indaba is a middle-sized group discussing large-size issues. A livestream will facilitate distant audiences. An online tool will gather ideas. An archive of the event will help the school use the ideas generated. Evening and daytime food offerings will encourage everyone to engage these questions in and between sessions.

The event is free; registration is appreciated. For the complete schedule and to register, visit the INDABA website.

Questions? Contact Kate Williams