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National Library unveils database for author’s online publications

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has unveiled a database called ‘Boldscholar’ that would proffer solutions for pirated works of Nigerian authors. Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, Chief Executive Officer of NLN at the unveiling of an AI- Powered E-library Platform, ‘Boldscholar’ in Abuja, said the platform would break the jinx of writing and people not getting...

American cultural center library closes
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American cultural center library closes

After three decades of providing service to the Namibian people, the American Cultural Centre Library in Windhoek shut its doors with a colourful farewell. The farewell aims at celebrating the US-Namibia relationship built through access to information and training. The library, which was located in the Windhoek CBD’s Sanlam Building, has been a source of...

Ompandakani CS Receives 175 Library Books
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Ompandakani CS Receives 175 Library Books

Maria David THE Rössing Foundation continues to transform lives through community empowerment and innovation by once again extending its reading culture to Ompandakani Combined School. The foundation handed over 175 library books and reading materials to the school. Officially handing over the donation, Rössing’s manager for academia in Ondangwa, Lysias Uusiku, said they resolved to...

Renowned diplomat and author, Dr. Riaan Eksteen, donate books to Parliament Library
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Renowned diplomat and author, Dr. Riaan Eksteen, donate books to Parliament Library

Staff Reporter DR. Riaan Eksteen, renowned for his contributions to international diplomacy and literature, recently donated a number of books to the Parliament Library. The donated books, which were received by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, cover a range of genres, including political science, autobiographies, and memoirs. This includes books such...

Society of Anaesthetists of Wales Donates Books to UNAM’s Hage Geingob Campus Library – Namibia Daily News
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Society of Anaesthetists of Wales Donates Books to UNAM’s Hage Geingob Campus Library – Namibia Daily News

Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Sept. 12 — In a commendable act of generosity, the Society of Anaesthetists of Wales has donated 15 books to the Hage Geingob Campus Library at the University of Namibia (UNAM). These books, valued at approximately £1000 (just over N$20,000), have been thoughtfully selected to cater to Masters’ degree students pursuing studies...

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Rundu community library becomes a source of information for many

Joakim Fransisku, the acting librarian at the Rundu Community Library, says the facility caters to more users than it can accommodate. Joakim Fransisku says between 100 and 150 locals make use of the community library on an average day. It’s a typical weekday, and the Rundu Community Library is a hive of activity. Users range...

Rossing Foundation donates library books
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Rossing Foundation donates library books

The Rossing Foundation donated more than 200 library books to Tutaleni High School in Walvis Bay. Acting Chief Education Officer at Rossing Foundation, Florian Engombe, said the books will be distributed to identified schools across the country, with attention given to schools in remote areas in disadvantaged communities. “We all know that libraries are a...