The Washington, DC Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (DC/SLA)
Presents:
World Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk:Preservation Efforts in Iraq & Syria
Thursday, October 1, 2015
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bloomberg BNA, 1801 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.
Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable (UNESCO), sources of life and inspiration.”
Join us for this important program featuring distinguished Middle East experts
from UNESCO and the Library of Congress.
Program
Vulnerability of Libraries and Archives and Restoration of What’s Been Damaged
Michael Albin, Former Librarian at the Library of Congress
Legal & Organizational Contribution of UNESCO to the Preservation of Antiquities in Iraq & Syria
George Papagiannis, Head of UNESCO External Relations and Information Liaison Office in New York
Library of Congress Efforts to Preserve Library Collections in Iraq
Mary Jane Deeb, Chief, African & Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress
Schedule
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Refreshments and Networking
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Panel Discussion
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Q&A Session
Please register by September 24th below.
This program is presented by the DC/SLA International Relations Committee.
Questions? Please send an email to events@dc.sla.org and irc.dcsla@gmail.com.
Mary Jane Deeb |
George Papagiannis |
Michael Albin |