Letter of Invitation

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Dear Distinguished Guests

On behalf of the South African Parliament Pre-Conference Organizing Committee, I am privileged indeed to extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the 23rd Annual Conference of Library and Research Services for Parliaments to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 15-17 August 2007.

The Conference will bring together library professionals and researchers to unravel different aspects of the theme “Innovation and Creativity in Parliamentary Libraries and Research Services – Development Through Learning”. The Conference will also provide an opportunity for the delegates to network and share ideas.

Since 1994, the South African Parliament has seen the need to develop and expand its international relations through an active program of international dialogue, skills transfer, visits and conferences. Your participation at this Conference will contribute to the fulfillment of this need and to achieving your Section Strategic Plan Objectives, and is therefore greatly appreciated.

Besides the excellent program, the delegates will enjoy the warm hospitality of Cape Town that will include a visit to Robben Island museum – a dynamic institution which acts as a focal point of South African heritage. The city also offers good entertainment, galleries and libraries. – all within easy reach of accommodation.

In order to facilitate your logistical and administrative preparations, please complete and return the registration and hotel booking forms to the fax number provided.

I look forward to welcome you at the conference and if, in the meantime, you have any questions about the arrangements please contact:

Ms Barbara Swartz
Library of Parliament
P.O. Box 18
Cape Town
8000
Republic of South Africa

Phone: + 27 21 4032040
Fax: + 27 21 4614331
E-mail: bswartz@parliament.gov.za

Yours sincerely

Albert Ntunja
Chief Librarian

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