Friday, October 28, 2016
UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2016 - SABC Radio Archives and Television News archives photos
The SABCRadio Archives and the SABC Television News Archives highlight the rich cultural heritage that they have in their audio and audiovisual collections for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2016.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
SABC TRC CD collection – an oral memoir of the truth and reconciliation commission
In anticipation of UNESCO World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, the SABC Radio Archives share a product from the Archives. A 6 CD set called called south africa’s human spirit – an oral memoir of the truth and reconciliation commission.
Production scripts and sound from the TRC recordings are available on the website, or a CD set can be ordered as well!
This six-hour documentary transports the listener through raw sound to the unprecedented public hearings at which survivors - victims, perpetrators and others – testified about gross human rights abuses since 1960.
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| SABC Truth and Reconcilaition CD |
It contains award-winning and brand new radio stories with lots of gripping and contextual sound. Well-known musicians, storytellers, poets, former political prisoners, exiles and most of the Truth Commissioners thread the story of South Africa's past with music, song, poetry and commentary.
This oral record aims to preserve for posterity the rich gamut of viewpoints, memories and emotions of South Africa's history - apartheid and democracy. Another aim is to make it accessible to individuals, schools, centres of higher learning, libraries and human rights organisations world-wide. The production was made possible with a grant by the Norwegian Agency for Development Co-operation (Norad).
Production scripts and sound from the TRC recordings are available on the website, or a CD set can be ordered as well!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
"It's your story - Don't lose it!" - World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2016 theme
The annual World Day for Audiovisual Heritage will again be hosted worldwide on 27 October.
Bertram Lyons, IASA Editor and working at AVPreserve, has posted the following:
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage has become a key initiative for both UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) to honour audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions that help to safeguard this heritage for future generations despite the many technical, political, social, financial, and other factors that threaten its survival. Audiovisual archives around the world join together annually on 27 October to celebrate their work with activities and events that not only highlight the vulnerability of this heritage, but also celebrate the often unheralded work of the heritage institutions that protect it.
The theme of the World Day this year is "It's Your Story - Don't Lose It".
READ MORE: New CCAAA Website and the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
#AskAnArchivist Day on Twitter
Today is the perfect day to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask about the Archives on Twitter:
Just add the hashtag #AskAnArchivist and the specific archives you want to know more about.
The SABC Radio Archives is available here: @SABCRadioArc
More info: What is #AskAnArchivist Day?
Tomorrow is #AskAnArchivist Day? What do you want to know about the archives? pic.twitter.com/vrpgIaWL8P— SABC Radio Archive (@SABCRadioArc) October 4, 2016
— SABC Radio Archive (@SABCRadioArc) October 5, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Mandela Day - a celebration of an icon's life by giving back
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| Woodside Sanctuary donation from SABC Media Libraries |
When asked to vote, the overwhelming majority feels that Mandela Day should be a public holiday:
Should #MandelaDay be a public holiday so people can spend more time on their goodwill activities?— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) July 18, 2016
The SABC had a busy day yesterday with many outreach activities. The SABC website hosts a page specifically dedicated to Mandela.
Check out a compilation of #bemoreMadiba
The SABC Media Libraries supported Woodside Sanctuary for Mandela Day. They contributed a collected donation of much-needed toiletries as well as a monetary donation. The thought is that although Woodside Sanctuary is struggling with an overload of issues to stay afloat, it is better to give something than nothing at all!
Woodside Sanctuary takes care of the profoundly intellectual disabled in Cottlesloe, just around the corner from the SABC in Auckland Park in Johannesburg!
Thanks to everybody who contributed to their cause!
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
SABC Media Libraries in support of Woodside Sanctuaries for Mandela Day
The SABC will mark Mandela Month and the Nelson Mandela International Day with a number of planned events with the hashtag #bemoreMadiba
SABC Media Libraries are once again collecting necessities for Woodside Sanctuary.
Their needs are even more pressing than before. Woodside Sanctuary looks after the profoundly intellectual disabled.
This is a list of items that would be of great assistance to Woodside:
Nappies
• Adult – Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Children: size 6 and up
Toiletries - Any and all toiletries are always of great assistance to Woodside especially:
• Aqueous cream
• Soaps (like dettol or protex)
• Shampoos
• Roll on deodorant
• Toilet paper
• Tissues
• Vaseline
Another option would be items for their nursing staff such as:
• Disposable Gloves
• Plastic Aprons
Woodside Sanctuary has a donation page, as well as a number of events coming up to help them.
Ways to help:
A night with the Stars
Sponsor a resident
Get a MySchool Card
Run for Woodside
Friday, June 10, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
#ArchivesRock on International Archives Day 2016
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International Archives Day 2016 #IAD16 is coming up! Like every year Follow An Archive and Ask Archivists organize a celebration event on Twitter.The following is a photo that was shared on SABC Music Library's Facebook Page
With the celebration event we join the June 9 theme ‘Archives, Harmony and Friendship‘ of the International Council on Archives (ICA).
The theme of the annual Twitter event will be #archivesrock. It’s about music in archives.
Archives rock!
Music makes a perfect match with the ICA theme ‘Archives, Harmony and Friendship’!
Remember the song ‘Ebony and Ivory’, a 1982 number-one single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder?
“Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony | Side by side on my piano…”.
It contains music and lyrics worth to keep in an archive, performed by two friends singing and playing together in perfect harmony!
So let archives rock on June 9, International Archives Day, and contribute to Friendship and Harmony! - AskArchivists
See you on Twitter on Thursday?
Twitter: @SABCMediaLib
@SABCRadioArc
@SABCMusicLib
@SABCInfoLib
@SABCRecordLib
@SABCAudioRest
@SpringbokRadio
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Feedback from LIASA Marketing Seminar 12-13 May 2016 Durban
The Library and Information Association of South Africa LIASA and The National Library of South Africa requested representatives from the SABC to present at the Library Marketing Seminar in Durban.
Justice Leshilo (Information Librarian) and Jacqueline Wilson (Music Librarian) represented SABC Media Libraries
Both librarians appreciated the fact that the seminar included SABC Information Library as partner with LIASA and NLSA. They even adjusted their programme to help the SABC librarians add up all the topics to include in their presentation.
The topic of their presentation: Partnerships between Media & Libraries: Buying the media space for promotion and marketing of libraries.
Justice Leshilo introduced his presentation with a lengthy background to the SABC Information Library whileJacqueline Wilson spoke about the SABC Music Library and what we do on a day-to-day basis.
Justice Leshilo explained the logo based on the SABC's visual identity standards. The meaning of the logo and the importance of branding were also explained. He spoke about the regulations on the usage of logos.
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The presentation by Justice Leshilo on Prezi: Partnerships between Media & Libraries: Buying the media space for promotion and marketing of libraries
Some photos from the event:
Justice Leshilo
Jacqueline Wilson
Jacqueline Wilson
More photos on The National Library of South Africa Facebook Page: Kwazulu-Natal Library Marketing Seminar
Also on SABC Information Library Facebook Page
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
World Book Day on 23 April 2016
"A book is a link between the past and the future. It is a bridge between generations and across cultures. It is a force for creating and sharing wisdom and knowledge.Read more at UNESCO
Frank Kafka once said, “a book must be an ice-axe to break the seas frozen inside our soul.”
A window onto our inner lives, books are also the doorway to mutual respect and understanding between people, across all boundaries and differences."
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
South African Library Week 11-21 March 2016 #libraries4lifelonglearning
SABC Information Library will be highlighting South African Library Week next week.
"The Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) is celebrating South African
Library Week from 11-21 March 2016 with the theme
“#libraries4lifelonglearning”
The National Launch will be held at the Sibusisiwe Hall 1 Thokoza Road, Sundumbili, KwazuluNatal near to the Sundumbili Library on Friday 11 March 2016. Deputy Minister of Arts and
Culture, Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi will deliver the Keynote Address.
The theme “#libraries4lifelonglearning” frames the substantial contribution of libraries to the
efforts that strive to address our country’s educational, social, cultural and recreational needs
and prevalent inequalities. It provides insight into the role of libraries in South Africa and
demonstrates how this slots into the objective of ensuring equitable access to quality
information and to social advancement opportunities. This makes libraries complicit in the
intention to realize the vision of an informed nation.
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 proposes to eradicate poverty and
inequality by 2030 using a robust economy driven by skilled workers. However, the
competencies needed for entry to the job market need to be developed especially among the
youth. Innovation - shaping products and services from knowledge acquired through learning -
contributes to the growth of the economy and social improvement as envisaged in the NDP
2030. Also, the current global mindset calls for digital literacy as a learned skill that enables
people to access, evaluate and apply information within the digital environment. These
proficiencies, accompanied by a sense of responsibility for and awareness of the impact of
technology on the world are seen as norms of behavior encompassed by the term ‘digital
citizenship’ and aspired to in the NDP 2030.
Lifelong learning is a purposeful learning activity undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim
of improving knowledge, skills and competencies that includes developing the ability to
search for information and actively and independently create knowledge. It embraces various
forms of education and training: formal, non-formal and informal; the traditional school
system from primary to tertiary level; adult education, informal training and so on. It is
undertaken individually, in a group setting or within the framework of social movements.
Libraries share in the responsibility for evolving further a knowledgeable, technological adept
and prosperous society by harnessing its resources and redirecting these towards client and
community services while providing physical and virtual spaces for lifelong learning.
Therefore libraries:
- provide learning resources in various formats
- advance literacy through intellectual and creative support
- provide access to global knowledge and information to advance research and create new knowledge
- foster a spirit of enquiry and curiosity
- create a desire for lifelong learning
- instil respect for diverse beliefs, opinions and views
- contribute towards the development of South African’s as an informed nation
- develop a digitally literate nation
- empower people for prosperity
Our country remains characterized by divisions two decades after liberation. Lifelong learning
provides opportunities to dissolve boundaries that may be in place among traditional sectors:
education, the labour market and industry; or, other facets of society whether these are
regional/geographic, socio-cultural or political. Through library services, people have insights
to the ways of others which is hoped will lead to improved understanding and tolerance.
ABOUT LIASA
LIASA is the national professional association that represents libraries and information
institutions; all library and information workers; and millions of users & potential users of
libraries in South Africa. LIASA aims to unite, develop and empower all people in the library
and information field. It represents the interests of and promotes the development and image
of library and information services in South Africa.
http://www.liasa-new.org.za/
For further information, please contact:
Ms Nikki Crowster LIASA National PRO: 082 8222120 nikki@chec.ac.za
Ms Segametsi Molawa LIASA President: 082 853 8702 president@liasa.org.za
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
World Radio Day 2016 on 13 February #Infographic
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| World Radio Day 2016 poster |
"This year, the UNESCO theme for World Radio Day is “Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster”. Radio still remains the medium that reaches the widest audience worldwide, in the quickest possible time.
Through World Radio Day celebrations around the world, UNESCO will promote radio in times of emergency and disaster, and put forward the following messages:
Freedom of expression and journalists’ safety should be disaster-proof.
Radio empowers survivors and vulnerable people, whose right to privacy is to be respected.
Radio has social impact and provides access to information. People’s right to information should be protected even in times of emergency and disaster.
Radio saves lives.
The immediate accessibility of radio frequencies is essential to saving lives. These frequencies should be protected so they are available in times of emergency.
On 13 February, international broadcasters will broadcast live on UNESCO’s dedicated website, www.worldradioday.org.
Through National Commissions for UNESCO Field Offices and partner organisations, World Radio Day will be celebrated worldwide. UNESCO will also provide copyright free articles, audio and video messages from opinion leaders, celebrities, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors related to radio for use by broadcasters on World Radio Day.
UNESCO invites all countries to celebrate World Radio Day by planning activities in partnership with regional, national and international broadcasters, non-governmental organizations, national authorities, the media and the public."
Several themes are addressed this year. See the Infographic below.
Radio empowers survivors and vulnerable people, whose right to privacy is to be respected.
Radio saves lives.
Radio has social impact and provides access to information. People’s right to information should be protected.
Radio frequencies should be protected in times of emergency.
READ MORE: World Radio Day 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Free professional development through peer mentorship - apply now at ILN
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| Photo: ‘Globe post card sample 1’ CC-BY-2.0 by Михаил Чуркин |
The International Librarians Network is a great opportunity to enhance your own professional development through contact with a global peer mentor. A round is in a 4 month cycle, with two facilitated discussion points each month!
Even if you don't get a very responsive peer mentor, you will still be able to gain valuable global insight through the discussion points, social media updates and Twitter chats.
Want to build your professional network and learn about librarianship around the world? Love the idea of professional travel but just don’t have the budget? The International Librarians Network (ILN) is for you. We are pleased to announce the next round of this popular program will commence in early March 2016.
The ILN peer mentoring program is a facilitated program aimed at helping librarians develop international networks. Participating in the ILN brings wider professional awareness, an international perspective to your work, new ideas, and increased professional confidence. We know this because many of our participants tell us – and we’ve had over 3500 librarians from 120+ countries take part so far.
Applications for the next round of partnerships will open in mid January and close at midnight on Monday 15th February 2016. Numbers are limited, so apply early to ensure you don’t miss out.
The ILN is open to anyone working (or studying) in the library and information industry around the world. The program is free and the only requirements to participate are an internet connection, fluent English skills, an hour each week and a desire to build professional connections and learn from colleagues.
Get involved now! Find out more about the way the program works, or apply online.
Read more:
by Karen du Toit, ILN Ambassador for South Africa
Thursday, January 28, 2016
SABC Media Libraries - #libraryshelfie contributions
It's #libraryshelfie day today @sabcinfolib > Please share some of your photos
— SABC Media Library (@SABCMediaLib) January 27, 2016
Meet @justiceleshilo he is the one incharge of our #Shelfie #libraryshelfie, he does this in the mornings. pic.twitter.com/JoLO8Nrjh2
— SABC Info Library (@sabcinfolib) January 27, 2016
— SABC Info Library (@sabcinfolib) January 27, 2016
Who's who of Southern Africa #libraryshelfie #libraryshelfieday - very helpful in the days before the Internet pic.twitter.com/2cDp7P54AV
— SABC Radio Archive (@SABCRadioArc) January 27, 2016
See #libraryshelfie and #libraryshelfieday on Twitter for more.
See #libraryshelfie and #libraryshelfieday on Instagram for more.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
International Librarians Network - Infographic
Want to build your professional network and learn about librarianship around the world? Love the idea of professional travel but just don’t have the budget? The International Librarians Network (ILN) is for you. We are pleased to announce the next round of this popular program will commence in early March 2016.
The ILN peer mentoring program is a facilitated program aimed at helping librarians develop international networks. Participating in the ILN brings wider professional awareness, an international perspective to your work, new ideas, and increased professional confidence. We know this because many of our participants tell us – and we’ve had over 3500 librarians from 120+ countries take part so far.
Applications for the next round of partnerships will open in mid January and close at midnight on Monday 15th February 2016. Numbers are limited, so apply early to ensure you don’t miss out.
The ILN is open to anyone working (or studying) in the library and information industry around the world. The program is free and the only requirements to participate are an internet connection, fluent English skills, an hour each week and a desire to build professional connections and learn from colleagues.
Get involved now! Find out more about the way the program works, or apply online.