"SLA Members Support Lubuto Library Project,Zambian Literacy," DC Special Libraries Association Blog, 4 May 2012. Information professionals of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) assisted their colleagues at the Lubuto Library Project to finalize 700 computer-based reading lessons, in seven Zambian languages, for underprivileged children in Zambia.
Read More"Mulenga Kapwepwe: Zambia’s Cultural Heritage," The Library of Congress Webcasts, 13 April 2010. Mulenga Kapwepwe, policy advisor in Zambia's Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development, chair of the Zambian National Arts Council, award-winning playwright, and Lubuto Library Project Advisory Board member speaks about Zambian cultural heritage at a 50th anniversary program sponsored by the African Section of the Library's African and Middle Eastern Division.
Read More"UN chief praises Zambia on care of vulnerable children," Zambia Daily Mail, 27 February 2012. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and President of the International Olympic Committee Jack Rogge visited the Fountain of Hope Lubuto Library in Lusaka on Saturday, Feb. 25. The UNSG called efforts and partnerships formed to better the lives of vulnerable communities such as ours inspiring.
Read More"School librarian off to Zambia to work with street kids.” Halifax, Ontario: The Chronicle Herald, Feb. 20, 2012, Bedford/Sackville Community Section, ChronicleHerald.ca. Jennifer MacKinnon is one of two VSO librarian trainers arriving in Lusaka in February to work with the two Lusaka Lubuto Libraries.
Read More“The Lubuto Library Project: Proving the Value of High–quality Public–access Libraries in International Development 1h17m" San José State University, School of Library and Information Science Colloquium Series Webcast, October 19, 2011. The Lubuto Library Project (LLP) is the perfect example of the positive impact libraries can have on international development.
Read More"Strong showing for UK authors on Astrid Lindgren award shortlist." The Guardian (U.K.), 18 October 2011. “Established in honour of the Pippi Longstocking author following her death in 2002, aged 94, the prize looks to reward "people and organisations who work in her tradition and safeguard democratic values".
Read MoreMLIS professor earns Fulbright Scholarship to study in Zambia, St. Kate's News, September 2011. Mary Wagner, a professor in St. Catherine University’s Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, earned a Fulbright Scholarship to travel to Lusaka, Zambia to teach at the University of Zambia. She also worked with the Lubuto Library Project during her time there.
Read MoreStella Jones Gallery Group Exhibition. ‘Street Children, Exhibition June 1 – August 1, 2011. In Place, summer 2011. Announcement of a group exhibition of the work of LubutoArts participants at the renowned Stella Jones Gallery in New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Read More"Members Learn About the Lubuto Library Project’s Programs for Zambian Children and Youth," by Rita Ormsby. Special Libraries Association New York Chapter, July 2011. Lubuto Library Project founder and president, Jane Kinney Meyers made a presentation to New York Chapter members on May 14, an update on Lubuto libraries being built and their programs for vulnerable street children and youth in Zambia
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