Monthly Archives: December 2015

African Studies librarian job posted

From Michigan State University: “Reporting to the Head of Area Studies Collections, this librarian has responsibility for collection development (in cooperation with others) for materials from and about the continent of Africa, emphasizing Africa south of the Sahara. Duties include selection of materials, specialized reference and library instruction, faculty liaison, collection management, promoting the collection, […]

CONOVER-PORTER AWARD for 2016

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2016 CONOVER-PORTER AWARD FOR AFRICANA BIBLIOGRAPHY OR REFERENCE WORK Nominations close: 1 March 2016 The Africana Librarians Council a coordinate organization of the African Studies Association (U.S.) seeks nominations for the biennial Conover-Porter Award for excellence in Africana bibliography or reference work. The Conover-Porter Award is the most prestigious award for published works […]