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OUR WORLD BOOK DAY -23 APRIL!! AUTHOR SUPPORT AND THE ROLE OF LIBRARY SERVICES EVENT: IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE FULLY BOOKED!!
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
ONLINE ATTENDANCE > ONLINE MS TEAMS LINK 23 APRIL
Joburg Libraries in collaboration with Gauteng Provincial Library Services, will host an interactive hybrid workshop, focused on reclaiming knowledge about writing, the role of libraries, author support organizations. It will feature presentations by various stakeholders –e.g Library services, Department of Arts and Culture, and External organizations supporting authors, with special guests from an NGO, a publisher, and invited authors
Presentations and discussions will include publishing processes, the role of booksellers, acquisitions and collection development by libraries, and the kinds of support the Department provides from the Provincial and COJ offices.
There will be Q&A from the venue and online. Authors will also share their experiences, especially as first-time writers!
Don’t miss it!!
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About Us
Learn Online, Learn Electronically, Learn New Skills, Improve Your Knowledge, Learn At Your Own Pace.
What We do!
- Collection development and management of collections suitable for the needs of Johannesburg communities
- Provision of safe and free library facilities for reading, learning. and personal development
- Provision of free and guided access to information, including carefully selected digital content.
- Development, promotion and maintainence of a reading culture through the delivery of programs.
- We support Early Childhood Development through collaborations with ECD centers, NGO’s and communities. We provide educational support services, such as science and technology awareness projects and campaigns in order to empower the youth.
- City of Johannebsurg Library services are open to all members of the Johannesburg community, including those from disadvantaged areas, who wish to improve their lives, learn new skills and empower themselves, so they can also participate in the digital economy. Learn more
ONLINE SAFETY QUIZZ!!
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP Conditions of use
The registered member is responsible for all the library material issued on membership number. Membership expires after 3 years. You can renew your membership for free. You will be held liable for any lost books and you will be charged the full price of the said book. You are liable for the upkeep of books that you have borrowed and the return of these books on time.. Treat the library building, collections as well as other library users with the utmost respect. Librarians are available to help you find information in books and other sources, or using free wifi to access digital content. Learn more »
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LEGAL AND LEGISLATION
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City of Johannesburg libraries in collaboration with Microsoft, appointed partner Afrika Tikkun brings you an online courses platform: Mzansidigitallearning. This digital literacy programme, brings course content offering a vast range of online courses, from basic digital skills courses to intermediate digital skills and selected job-specific courses. Click on Learn with Microsoft and Afrika Tikkun! Register for Free!
The Africa Online Safety (AOS) Platform provides a rich repository of research, education content, funding opportunities and ways to seek help if an online crime has occurred. This site is intended to address the complexity of understanding what online safety issues are affecting different parts of Africa, how to keep yourself and young people safe online, how to teach online safety formally in schools and at home, funding opportunities for safety innovators, and how to get help if a crime or other violation has occurred.
Google (SA), In collaboration with City of Johannesburg Libraries, offers free online courses through the Grow with Google project. “In 2021, Google announced a plan to invest $1B over 5 years to support Africa’s digital transformation. The investment focuses on enabling fast, affordable Internet access for more Africans; building helpful products; supporting entrepreneurship and small business; and helping nonprofits to improve lives across Africa.
Grow with Google is a programme that helps people to grow their digital skills, careers or businesses using technology.”
Click on Learn with Google, and Register for Free!!
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