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Wastawy at the IV International Conference on University Libraries

Alexandria, 27 October 2005— Dr. Sohair Wastawy, Head of the Library Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), is representing the BA in the IV International Conference on University Libraries, taking place in Mexico City, 27-28 October 2005. The conference focuses on the issue of emerging ...

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The BA at the World Youth Congress

Alexandria, 26 October 2005— The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) participated in the 3 rd World Youth Congress in Scotland, which brought together 600 of the world’s most dynamic young activists in the field of sustainable development, from 120 ...

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White Cane Safety Day at the BA

Alexandria, 25 October 2005— For the first time in Egypt, the Taha Hussein Library at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, for the blind and visually impaired, is organizing a celebration entitled White Cane Safety Day that will take place on 9 November 2005. This is in honor of the white cane, now ...

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The BA at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

Alexandria, 20 October 2005— In partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) of Egypt, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) will participate in Phase II of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) held in Tunisia during the period from 15 to 19 November ...

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Lecture on the benefits of Agricultural Biotechnology in Egypt

Alexandria, 18 October 2005— The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is organizing a lecture by Dr. Lawrence Kent, entitled "International Experience with GM Crops – How Can Egypt Secure Similar Benefits from Agricultural Biotechnology?", 20 October ...

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