CDL: UNC-CH SILS International Summer Seminars: Registration Now Open

CDL:  UNC-CH SILS International Summer Seminars: Registration Now Open

  UNC-CH SILS International Summer Seminars: Registration Now Open

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Information and
Library Science (SILS) is offering its popular summer seminars to Prague, Czech
Republic, and London, England. These seminars present a once in a lifetime
opportunity to visit some of the most remarkable libraries and museums in the
world. Set for May 18 to May 31, 2014, the two week seminars offer an
opportunity to gain an in-depth view of libraries and librarianship in the
world's most historic places. Registration is open to everyone, but especially
designed for information professionals and students. Students enrolled in a
library science program can receive three (3) hours of graduate credit for the
seminar.

THE PRAGUE SUMMER SEMINAR
Prague, the magical city of cathedrals, gold-tipped towers, and church domes, is
one of the most popular destinations in East Central Europe. This summer seminar
allows library professionals to explore the past, present and future of
libraries and librarianship in the heart of one of the world's most remarkable,
yet largely undiscovered, countries. During this two-week, residential summer
program participants will enjoy lectures and tours related to librarianship in
this culturally and academically rich country. In addition to visiting libraries
and museums in Prague, the group will also make trips to visit two UNESCO World
Heritage sites, Kromìøí¾ (MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from
"outlook.unc.edu" claiming to be http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/860) and Èeský
Krumlov (MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from
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historic libraries, castles and gardens.

Accommodation in the center of Prague allows participants to explore this
historic and absorbing capital city during the week, and the surrounding
countryside during their free time on the weekends. More information about
Prague can be found in the Lonely Planet Guide at MailScanner has detected a
possible fraud attempt from "outlook.unc.edu" claiming to be
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/617. This seminar has been offered each summer by
UNC and Charles University in Prague since 2002.

To register, or to learn more about the summer seminar in Prague, visit:
http://sils.unc.edu/programs/international/prague

THE LONDON SUMMER SEMINAR
The London Summer Seminar is offered by SILS and the Department of Information
Studies at University College London (UCL). The seminar will be held in London,
one of the most historic and dynamic cities in the world, and will feature
lectures and presentations at UCL as well as tours of libraries and cultural
heritage institutions in England.

Although most of the program will take place in London, there will be day trips
to visit the university libraries at both Oxford and Cambridge. In London,
participants will tour behind the scenes at the British Library, the National
Archives, the Imperial War Museum (including its library) and the Wellcome
Library (including the History of Medicine Collection). Visits will be made to
other types of libraries and there will be presentations from experts in the
field of librarianship in Great Britain. There will also be guided tours of UCL
and the Bloomsbury area of London. Some free time will be built into the program
so that participants can explore London and visit other libraries and cultural
institutions of their choice.

For more details or to register, please visit:
http://sils.unc.edu/programs/international/london

If you have any questions about the seminar, please contact Kaitlyn Murphy by
e-mail at silsabroad_at_unc.edu. These popular seminars are open on a first come,
first served basis. Register today!