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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
Africa SectionNEWSLETTER
ISSN 0850-9891 No. 44 December, 2013
In this Edition:
From the Chair 1
IFLA Conference Highlights 2
News Desk 4
Country/Association Reports 9
Upcoming Events 12
Special Report on IFLA ALP 14
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS
REGIONAL OFFICE MANAGER
IFLA AFRICA SECTIONSTANDING
COMMITTEEMEMBERS
Alim Garga Joyce Gozo Nthabiseng Kotsokoane El Hassan Lemallem
Bongiwe Magocha Katherine Matsika Alli Mcharazo Rachel More
Matseliso Moshoeshoe-Chadzingwa Ellen Namhila Constantine Nyamboga
Ujala Satgoor Christain Yaw Kofi Dina Youssef
Victoria Okojie(Chair)
Rosemary Shafack(Secretary)
Abraham Azubuike
Valentina Banneran Agnes Chikonzo Paul Diokh Lindi Nhlapo
Helena Asamoa-Hassan Buhle Mbabo-Thata Kay Raseroka Jacinta Were
From the Chair's Desk
As 2013 winds down, it is important toreview the work of the Africa Section in thelast one year and make projections for the
future.In the year under review, key achievements, in linewith IFLA Key Initiatives and Africa SectionStrategic Plan (2012-2014) were made. Some ofthe highlights in 2013 include:
The African Library Summit with thetheme: “The Horizon and Beyond” was held at theUniversity of South Africa (UNISA), Muckleneuk,South Africa from 2-5 July, 2013 with about 300participants. The main outcome of the Summit wasthe launching of three new LIS Networks in Africa:African Public Library Network (APLN);Conference of African National Librarians (CANL);and African Library and Information Associationsand Institutions (AfLIA).
The Namibia Library Symposium held 7-9October in Windhoek, Namibia
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation GlobalLibraries Africa Engagement Plan
As we move confidently into 2014, I am convincedbeyond reasonable doubt that the Library andInformation Science (LIS) sector in Africa will look“beyond access” to re-positioning itself as a criticalpartner in national development agenda. Some ofthe key questions that should engage our minds onhow to achieve this include: How can the LIS sectordeploy ICTs in our operations to improve thequality of service that we provide and contributemeaningfully to national development? Learningfrom best practices around the world, how do weengage better with book vendors and bookpublishers in order to deploy eBooks and eLendingservices? How do we popularize eLibraries tocomplement traditional library services? Whatrole did libraries play in the attainment of theMillennium Development Goals and other globaldevelopment agenda and how can we improve onthese in the post-2015 African DevelopmentAgenda? How do we take advantage of the Africanoral tradition to document our IndigenousKnowledge? How can our public/communitylibraries extend their services to benefit theunderserved and disadvantaged people more? Arelibraries still in the forefront of promoting areading culture?
These are a few of the many questions that weshould strive to answer in 2014 and do better thanwe did in previous years. I am aware that manylibraries are working in partnership with relevantagencies to deal with some of these issues. I haveno doubt in my mind that we have what it takes: thewill, the intellect and the 'can do' spirit of theAfrican.
Colleagues, all hands must be on deck to make2014 better than others! We have already startedwith right steps in the right direction but mustmove beyond the rhetoric! This is a wakeup call toaction!!!
I look forward to working with you all more closely.Happy New Year!
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Victoria Okojie, PhD, FNLA, CLNChair, IFLA, Africa SectionRegistrar/CEO, Librarians' Registration Council ofNigeriaAssociate, IFLA Leaders ProgrammeAdvisor, Bill & Melinde Gates Foundation GlobalLibraries Program
Dr. Okojie
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The 2013 World Library and InformationC o n g r e s s a t t r a c t e d o v e r 3 . 5 0 0participants from 120 countries. The
conference was organised into 224 CongressSessions, 130 Poster sessions as well asnumerous workshops, seminars, meetings andexhibitions.IFLA Africa Section held a number of side eventswhich include:
Over 150 participants attended the AfricaSection Open Forum with the theme “FutureAfrican Libraries: Innovation and Creativity”held during the Singapore conference. TheForum featured two paper presentations: Dr.
Victoria Okojie, Registrar/CEO, LRCN and Mr.Dele Omotoso, Director, Professional Services,LRCN made a joint presentation on “Educationand Training of Information Professionals: theCollaborative Role of the Librarians' RegistrationCouncil of Nigeria”.
The second paper on “Collaborative Innovations:Making Libraries Relevant in Society” was jointlypresented by Agbenyo, Stephen John, Executive
Director, Savana Signatures and Aaron Kuwornu,Regional Director, Northern Region, GhanaLibrary Authority.
The papers generated interesting discussions.At the end of the Session, many librariansexpressed interest in exploring the LRCN modelto urge governments to establish and fundregulatory agencies in the Library andInformation Sector as obtains in otherprofessions.
Two meetings of IFLA Africa Section StandingCommittee held on Sunday, 18 August andWednesday, 21 August and were chaired by DrVictoria Okojie.
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Ø Africa Section Open Forum
Ø Standing Committee Meeting
IFLA 2013 Conference Highlights
World Library and Information Congress: 79thIFLA General Conference and Council“Future Libraries: Infinite Possibilities”17-23, August, Singapore, Singapore
Participants at the forum
Open forum
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Having received all relevant reports, theStanding Committee discussed the IFLAStrategic Plan for 2013-2015. Key achievementsby the Section also discussed were the successfulhosting of the Africa Library Summit in Pretoriain July, 2013 and the Mid-Term meeting of theSection held in Abuja, Nigeria in February, 2013.Members at the meeting were encouraged toattend the IFLA WLIC 2015 which will take placein Cape Town, South Africa.
A Poster on “Emerging Initiatives in AfricanLibraries” was presented by the Africa Sectionduring the IFLA WLIC in Singapore. The aim ofthe Poster was to showcase the new innovationsand initiatives in African libraries. Such as theAfrican Library Summit (ALS); African Library
and Information Associations and Institutions(AfLIA); International Conference on AfricanDigital Libraries and Archives (ICADLA); eIFL-PLIP projects and Arid Land InformationNetwork. Over 300 participants visited the Standin the course of the two days.
The IFLA Trend Report and IFLA Library werepresented at the conference. The Trend Reportidentifies five high level trends shaping theinformation society as; new technologies; accessto education; privacy; civic engagement andtransformation. The Report urges libraries andlibrarians to re-position their services in order tomaximise the impact of these trends.
Ø Africa Section Poster
ØIFLA Trend Report & IFLA Library
Standing committee meeting progress
The Poster
Presentation of IFLA Trend Report
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IFLA session in progress
The IFLA Library is a selection of resources tohelp librarians understand where libraries fitinto a changing society.
The IFLA library pulls together IFLA's digitalresources in a convenient single online locationfor ease of accessibility, searching and browsing.
Five librarians from Africa were among thetwelve emerging global leaders selected as thefirst set of Associates for the IFLA InternationalLeaders Programme (ILP) who met for thesecond time during the IFLA 2013 WLIC. The ILPis a two-year (2012-2014) programme designedto increase the cohort of leaders who caneffectively represent the wider library sector inthe international arena, and to develop leaderswithin IFLA. It was designed for people who havebeen identified as leaders in their own right. Theinaugural meeting held in Helsinki, Finland inAugust, 2012.
During the course of the Programme,participants are expected to undertake anumber of project tasks. The initial projectsfocussed on 5 main areas: Regional collaborationand advocacy; Libraries as agents ofdevelopment; Copyright exceptions andlimitations; Open Access and Access to digitalcontent. The ILP Associates selected from Africaare:
· Dr Victoria Okojie (Nigeria· Mrs. Kgomotso Radijeng (Botswana· Dr. Rosemary Shafack (Cameroon)· Ms. Dina Youssef (Egypt)· Dr. Sarah Kaddu (Uganda)Two Counsellors were also appointed fromAfrica: Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan (Ghana) andJacinta Were (Kenya).
The IFLA Africa Section Standing Committeedeveloped a two-year Strategic Action Planexpected to serve as a Road Map for the Sectionfrom 2012 to 2014. The plan was ratified at theIFLA WLIC, 2013 and its implementation hassince commenced.
Ø 5 African Librarians at IFLA -ILP Face-to-Face Meeting
Africa Section Develops 2–YearStrategic Plan
For more details on ILP visithttp://www.ifla.org
NEWS Desk
Cross section of participants at the congress
Meeting in progress
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ILP Associates meeting at IFLA WLIC
The Plan highlights eight main Goals for theSection:Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Goal 4:
Goal 5:
Goal 6:
Goal 7:Goal 8
To promote and support thedevelopment of the profession in the regionthrough the strengthening of L ibraryAssociations
To promote and support developmentprog ra m m es th a t fo c u s on im provedinformation use, reading and literacies in Africa
To promote the role of libraries in theInformation Society
To drive access to content and digitalresources for library users
To promote education and continuingprofessional development for the library andinformation profession in Africa
To promote documentation andpreservation of indigenous knowledge and toadvocate for moral rights, intellectual propertyand copyright for indigenous knowledge
To support the IFLA Presidential Theme: To advocate for improved access to
information and knowledge for development inAfrica
Three Networks were launched during theAfrican Library Summit held at the University ofSouth Africa, Muckleneuk, Pretoria from 2-5 July,2013.
The networks are: African Public LibraryNetwork (APLN) coordinated by GertrudeMulindwa, National Librarian, National Libraryof Uganda; Conference of African NationalLibrarians (CANL) coordinated by John Tsebe,National Librarian, National Library of SouthAfrica; and the African Library and InformationAssociation and Institutions (AfLIA) with Dr.Helena Asamoah-Hassan, University Librarian,Kwame Nkrumah University of Science andTechnology, Ghana as President.
Other members of AfLIA committee areValentina Bannerman, Secretary; Shawky Salem,North African Representative; Jacinta Were, EastAfrica Representative; Alim Garga, Central AfricaRepresentative; John Tsebe, Southern Africanrepresentative while Cecile Coulibaly representsWest Africa. Aissa Aisak represents Portuguese-speaking Africa. Dr. Buhle Mbambo-Thata andDr. Victoria Okojie were co-opted into theCommittee as Business Managers.AfLIA was heralded in a beautiful, culturallyappropriate “Harambee”; a Kenya ceremony towelcome new born babies where everybodywith good wishes for the baby is encouraged todrop a token gift. African librarians at theSummit did this with style and panache.
African Library Summit Births 3Networks
Cross section of participants at the summit IFLA President shares ideas with SC Members
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The idea for AfLIA was muted during the AfricaLibrary Summit in 2011 and the InterimExecutive Committee was elected during theIFLA Africa Section Standing Committee Mid-Term meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria in February,2013. AfLIA Secretariat headquarters is in Accra,Ghana.
The Advisory Group of the Bill and Melinda GatesFoundation Global Libraries (GL) Committee forAfrica has finalized the strategy document thatwill position public libraries in Africa as lifelongpartners to development of communities and thecontinent. The strategy document is known asAfrica Engagement Plan (AEP).
The Group met in Kampala, Uganda from 16 – 17October, 2013 to consider the recommendationsof the draft AEP focusing on sub-strategies andactivities to be prioritized; geographic strategyand approach and funding and partnershipmodalities.
Chair of IFLA Africa Section and Registrar/CEO,Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria, DrVictoria Okojie who participated in the meetingsaid the AEP will be made public as soon as it isapproved by the Board of the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation.
The draft document provided four (4) keystrategies for the development of public librarieson the continent. The strategies include:Research and Innovation; Training andLeadership; Impact, Advocacy and Policy; andBuilding the African Library Community ofPractice.
The document also contains details of the impactthe various strategies would deliver on the LISsector in the continent. For example, theResearch and Innovation strategy would resultin support for some strategically positionedlibraries to obtain the necessary digitalplatforms and ICT infrastructure to provideaccess to information for its user communities.
It would also include digitization of localhistory/oral tradition and culture; and othernational treasures that are in print form only.Another expected outcome is establishingcommunity/youth digital information centres;and establishing a research fund for libraries,among others.
The Gates GL Advisory Group first met inWindhoek, Namibia from 29 – 31 May, 2013where the initial draft plan was developed.
G a t e s G l o b a l L i b ra r y Af r i c aEngagement Plan Ready
An evening after the day’s meeting
The Advisors at a children library in Uganda
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N a mi bi a Li brar y Sym po s iu mFocuses on Building Strong Libraries
Section Chair participates in BeyondAccess and ICTD Conferences in2013
The Namibian Library Symposium held from7 – 9 October, at the Safari Hotel and ConferenceCentre in Windhoek, Namibia. The Symposiumwas organized by the Namibia Library andInformation Council in collaboration with theMinistry of Education; the Namibia Library andArchives Services (NLAS); libraries of theUniversity of Namibia; Polytechnic of Namibiaa nd t h e N a m ib i a I n st i t u te o f P u b l i cAdministration and Managem ent . TheSymposium focused on the IFLA President'stheme (2013-2015): “Strong Libraries, StrongSocieties”. LIS leaders in Africa were on hand towelcome the IFLA President to the continent andto engage with colleagues and policy-makersfrom across Africa and overseas to discuss howlibraries can power development.
The Chair of IFLA, Africa Section, Dr Victoria Okojieparticipated in the 2013 edition of Beyond AccessAfrica Conference as well as the ICTD Conferenceheld from 4 – 8 December, 2013 at the University ofCape Town, South Africa. Beyond Access is a globalmovement of people and organizations that workto promote libraries as centres of economic andsocial change. The Movement believes that in
health, youth, gender, economic development andcountless other areas, libraries around the worldhelp improve people's lives and strengthen theircommunities.57 participants registered for the conference. DrOkojie participated under Friends of BeyondAccess category at the instance of the InternationalResearch and Exchange (IREX). Friends of BeyondAccess are a special group of development
Brainstorming to develop the Draft
3rd from right: IFLA President with SC members at the event
Chair, Dr. Okojie with other participant atthe Beyond Access Conference
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Visit to a library in Namibia
Africa Section Gets New StandingCommittee Members
French Language Director Retires
Announcing 2013 ElsevierFoundation Innovative Libraries inDeveloping Countries Grantees
Four new Standing Committee Members havejoined the Africa Section team. They are: UjalaSatgoor (South Africa), President, Library andInformation Science Association of South Africa(LIASA); Rachel More (South Africa), DeputyNational Librarian, National Library of SouthAfrica; Nthabiseng Kotsokoane (South Africa),Chief Librarian, Monash University, South Africaand Bongiwe Magocha (Botswana), Head LibraryServices, Botswana Accountancy College,Botswana.
Chair of IFLA Africa Section, Dr Victoria Okojiewelcomed the new members to the fold andcharged them to deploy their wealth ofexperience in promoting LIS sector on thecontinent.
Dr Okojie equally commended the outgoneStanding Committee members whose tenure ofoffice ended in 2013. They are: Ms. NaomiHaasbroek (South Africa); Dr. James Daniel(Nigeria); Ayanda Lebele (Botswana); ShawkySalem (Egypt); and Margaret Tarpley (Nigeria).
The Director of IFLA French Language Centre forAfrica, Marietou Diongue Diop has retired,
having completed the second term of office.While in office, Diop served in the StandingCommittes of IFLA Children Libraries,Classification and Indexing; Reading and also
The Elsevier Foundation Innovative Libraries inDeveloping Countries grants announced on Dec9th 2013"The Innovative Libraries in DevelopingCountries Program Awards Grants to libraries”for innovation in improving access and use ofscientific, technical and medical information.The 2013 library grant recipients address realdeveloping world issues through the use of STMinformation resources for:
member of jury of IFLA International MarketingAward.In a mail announcing the retirement, Diop also
pledged commitment towards facilitating asmooth transition to her successor, Papa AronaNdiaye as well as willingness to shareexperiences with younger French speakinglibrarians.
Marietou Diongue Diop
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Cross section of participants
Country/Association Reports
* Author Capacity Building in Africa, Albert R.Mann Library< >,C o r n e l l U n i v e r s i t y* Towards the Collaborative repository forEthiopian academic and research institutions,Consortium of Ethiopian Academic and ResearchLibraries (CEARL) and African Digital LibrarySupport Network< > (ADLSN).* Library Information Resources to Enhance theUniversity of Ghana, School of Public HealthP r o g r a m , M o r e h o u s e S c h o o l o fM e d i c i n e < >* Strengthening education, research andpractice in emergency care: Information skillsintegration in the Ghana Emergency MedicineCollaborative, Taubman Health SciencesLibrary<
>, University of MichiganL i b r a r y* Developing a Globally Connected LIBRARY 4SAFE SEAFARING (L4SS), Mariners PolytechnicC o l l e g e sFoundation<> , P h i l i p p i n e s
Read more in ElsevierConnect: ElsevierFoundation awards $700K in grants toinnovative libraries and women in science
Cameroon Library Association (ABADAM)together with more than 60 Institutions(Editors, Libraries, e.t.c) took part in the 1edition of YAOUNDE BOOK FAIR from 5-7December 2013. The theme of the Fair was:'BOOK', Instrument of peace and development.'The Ministry of Art and Culture accompanied bythe Ministry of Labor and Social Security and theVice Chancellor of the University of Bueaparticipated in the opening Ceremony.ABADCAM stand was handled by the President of
the Association in collaboration with a teamcomposed mainly of two young membersnamely: Mrs. YENGONG NCHANJI Yvonne(Emerging Leader African Library SummitPretoria 2013) and Mr. FOSSO Arnold Noël (1Position 2011 batch, Cameroon Library School).The stand projected pictures of BSLA,Prospectus, and Tee shirts.
On 11 December, 2013, the Botswana LibraryAssociation (BLA) met with the stakeholders ofthe library and information science sector in theCountry. The meeting which took place inGaborone, Botswana had the representatives ofthe Reader s Association; Writer's Associations;Office of Botswana Vision 2016; PublishersA s so c ia t i o n ; U niver s i ty o f B o ts wa n aDepartment of Library and InformationServices; University of Botswana LibraryServices and The Botswana Library Consortiumin attendance. Stakeholders were invited at themeeting to be given an update of the BLAperformance in recent times. The meeting alsoprovided the Association the opportunity toreceive input from stakeholders on how toimprove the BLA services and on the preparationfor the BLA annual review meeting which alsoheld in December 2013.
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http://www.elsevier.com/connect/elsevier-found at ion-awards- $700 k-in-grants-to-innovative-libraries-and-women-in-science
ABADCAM at Yaounde Book Fair
BOTSWANA Library AssociationBriefs Stakeholders
Participants in a group photo after the meeting
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GHANA Holds Library Week
NLA Signs MOU with Polish LibraryAssociation
The Ghana Library Association held the firstLibrary and Information Week in all the ten (10)regional capitals across the Country under the
The selection of the themewas to drive home the point that informationliteracy starts with the ability to read and write.The purpose of the celebration was to raise theprofile of libraries, particularly the public libraryand information service professionals and to givelibraries and information services the
opportunity to showcase their resources,facilities and services through differentprograms to the community and to organizereading clinics.The Association with the active support of theGhana Library Authority, the Ghana BookDevelopment Council and some book publishersnamely, Adwinsa Publishers, Afram Publicationsand Unimax Publishers made the week'scelebration a success. Before the week'scelebration, the Association organized a one dayTrainer of Trainers workshop for librarians onhow to organize effective Reading Clinics. Each ofthe 10 regions had 2 representatives for thetraining and at the end were presented withassorted reading materials donated bypublishers for the library and information weekin their respective regions.The celebration started on the 7 October 2013with a national launch in Accra. Regionallaunches were done simultaneously with acommon message read by President of the Ghana
Library Association, Dr. Perpetua Dadzie andAssociation's Regional Representatives. Thesecond day was devoted to Television and RadioTalk shows across the regions by members of theAssociation. The third, fourth and fifth days werefor the Reading Clinics. The aim of the readingclinics was to help pupils improve their readingskills and to help them enjoy reading for fun.The celebration started on the 7 October 2013with a national launch in Accra. Regionallaunches were done simultaneously with acommon message read by President of the GhanaLibrary Association, Dr. Perpetua Dadzie andAssociation's Regional Representatives. Thesecond day was devoted to Television and RadioTalk shows across the regions by members of theAssociation. The third, fourth and fifth days werefor the Reading Clinics. The aim of the readingclinics was to help pupils improve their readingskills and to help them enjoy reading for fun.
theme: “INFORMATION LITERACY ANDPUBLIC LIBRARIES”.
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Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
The Nigeria Library Association has signed aMemorandum of Understanding with the PolishLibrary Association for capacity building oflibrarians in the two associations. The MOUinvolves sponsorship by Ambassador (Dr) SamJimba (the first Librarian to be appointed anAmbassador in Nigeria) of one young Nigerianlibrarian to visit Poland and for a Polish librarian toparticipate in the national conference of the NLA.The first set of beneficiaries of this collaborationwas Mr. Abraham Etebu from Nigeria and Ms. EwaKobierska-Maciuszko from Poland.
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Qatar Hosts IFLA First RegionalConference
UNISA Library hosts UNZALISA team
IFLA held its first Regional Conference in theArab Region in cooperation with the ArabFederation of Library Associations andInformation (AFLI) and the Qatar Ministry ofCulture, Arts and Heritage (Public LibrariesDepartment) on the role of National libraries andAssociations in supporting free access toinformation according to copyright laws.Participants were National Library AssociationPresidents and Directors of National Librariesfrom all over the Arab Region. The Director, IFLACentre for Arabic Speaking Libraries. DinaYoussef said the main aim of the gathering was tointroduce and raise awareness on the role oflibraries and library associations in advocatingthe issue of copyright limitations for librariesand archives. The keynote speaker at theconference was Dr Winston Tabb, Chair, IFLADelegation to WIPO and Dean of Universitylibraries, Archives and Museums, John Hopkins.
The University of South Africa (UNISA) Libraryhosted a delegation from the University ofZambia Library and Information StudiesAssociation (UNZALISA) from 3 to 6 December2013. The objectives of UNZALISA's study tourincluded efforts to expose their students to a
broader understanding of the role of a librarianbeyond arranging books in shelves – but arealisation that librarians are at the centre ofinformation provision, preservation, andtechnology. “We also want to help studentscreate networks and links with librarians at aninternational level for future collaboration,” saidRaymond Sikanyika, tour organiser and librarianat Copperbelt University.“An opportunity to share information and ideason the continent is always exciting,” said UnisaLibrary Services Executive Director, Dr BuhleMbambo-Thata as she welcomed the guests.“What does a good library look like on theAfrican continent?” asked Mbambo –Thata. Inher presentation, she focused on efforts at theUNISA Library such as the AirPAC technology –which reduces the library website/catalogue tofit on a mobile device, therefore not limiting thestudent's access (journal articles and other e-resources) to a traditional PC; College Teams –various teams of specialists who includepersonal librarians, collection developers andsearch librarians to focus on specialisedstudents' needs in specific UNISA colleges; andmobile libraries – buses equipped with booksand technologies to service students who do nothave a 'walk in branch' at reach. She highlightedthe importance of understanding how an ODLlibrary works – reaching students with as muchresources without them having the need tophysically walk into a branch.
The delegation also visited UNISA Libraryassociates and partners such as the NationalHistory Museum, the National Library of SouthAfrica, the Tshwane Public Library and SABINET,in order to gain further understanding of thevarious information fields. Sikanyika said thatthe trip was important for them “to promote thelibrarian's profession by exposing students tointernational librarians in the region, because itis currently a profession looked down upon.”
UNISA and UNZALISA team after the visit
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Building Strong Library Associations(BSLA) programme: Africa RegionalConvening in 2014
BSLA Africa Convening: Kumasi, Ghana,February 2014
eIFL Official Visits Nigeria, Ethiopiain2014
eIFL Announces New Grant for 2014
2014 IFLA WLIC Conference
Nigerian Library Association (NLA)Conference, 2014
IFLA's successful Building Strong LibraryAssociations (BSLA) programme will beexpanded through a series of convening andprojects at the regional level in Africa, Asia andOceania, and Latin America and the Caribbeanfrom 2014. The BSLA programme consists of atraining package and case studies on libraryassociation development; mentoring and adviceon forming partnerships; an online platform forinteractive learning and materials; and impactassessment. Between 2010 and 2012 IFLAdelivered the BSLA programme in 6 countries(Botswana, Cameroon, Lebanon, Lithuania,Peru, Ukraine) and BSLA-related activities thatreached a further 30 countries across the world.A report on the impact of the programme waspublished in 2012 and can be downloaded from:
Over the next three years until 2016, IFLA willbuild on the success of the programme anddeliver convening at the regional level whereparticipants will be encouraged to thinkstrategically about needs across the region, andin their own countries.
The African L ib rary and Inform ationAssociation, Ghana Library Association andKwame Nkrumah University of Science andTechnology, Kumasi will host the Africaconvening from 11-14 February 2014 in Kumasi,Ghana. The convening follows the IFLA AfricaSection Standing Committee's Mid-Termmeeting from 7-10 February, 2014. Over 35participants are expected to attend the BSLAworkshop.
Nigeria will play host to Monika Elbert, SeniorPolicy Advisor, eIFL in March, 2014. Monika will
also visit Ethiopia by May 2014.
The call is open to public and communitylibraries in developing and transition countries.It aims to spark development of innovativelibrary projects that use technology in new andcreative ways to serve the needs of children andyouth.
Applicants may submit proposals for up toUS$20,000.
Working incollaboration with libraries in more than 60developing and transition inAfrica, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, EIFLenables access to knowledge for education,l ea rn in g, re se arch a nd sus ta i na bl ecommunity development. EIFL is aninternational not-for-profit organisationbased in Europe with a global network ofpartners.
eIFL's Public Library Innovation Programmehas launched a new grant
countries
The application deadline is January 31, 2014.
Full information about the grant, applicationguidelines and an application form can beobtained by visiting:
The next national conference of the NLA isscheduled to hold from 22-27 June, 2014 inEnugu, Nigeria.
IFLA World Library and Information Congress andthe 80th IFLA General Conference and Assemblywill hold from 16-22 August 2014 in Lyon, France.The theme of the conference is “Libraries, Citizens,and Societies: Confluence for Knowledge”.
http://www.ifla.org/BSLA/impact
: Innovativelibraries preparing children and youth forthe future.
http://www.eifl.net/call-proposals
Upcoming Events
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Malawi Hosts 2014 SCECSAL Conference
Zimbabwe Library Association,2014 Conference
Application for World Book Capital
CALL FOR PAPERS1 CARLIGH INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE14-18 July 2014
CSIR INSTI CONFERENCE ROOMAccra, Ghana
Friday 25 April2014
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The 2014 Standing Committee of Eastern,Central and Southern African Libraries(SCECSAL) conference will take place in Malawifrom 27 July to 2 August, 2014.
The Zimbabwe Library Association holds its 48Conference/AGM from 24-27 June, 2014 atVictoria Falls. The Theme of the conference is“Working Smarter and Adding Value: LibraryServices in a New Paradigm”
The Selection Committee for the World BookCapital is calling for nominations for the WorldB o o k C a p i t a l 2 0 1 6 .Each year, UNESCO and the internationalorganizations representing the three majorsectors of the book industry-the InternationalPublishers Association (IPA), InternationalBooksel lers Federation (IBF) and theInternational Federation of Library Associationsand Institutions (IFLA)-select the World BookCapital for a one-year period, effective 23 Aprile a c h y e a r .
This initiative, in addition to the celebration ofWorld Book and Copyright Day, represents acollaborative undertaking by key stakeholders inthe publishing world and cities to promote booksa n d l i t e r a c y .
D e t a i l s c a n b e o b t a i n e d f r o m :
*2016 call for applications [English - PDF]
*2016 appel a candidatures [français - PDF]
Complete applications including a cover orsupport letter from the Mayor of the candidate-
city and drafted in one of UNESCO Secretariat'sworking languages (English or French), shouldreach UNESCO no later than
. No application received after this date willb e t a k e n i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n .
Current & upcoming World Book Capitals are:Bangkok (Thailand) in 2013,Port Harcourt (Nigeria) in 2014 Incheon(Republic of Korea) in 2015.
The Consortium of Academic and ResearchLibraries Ghana (CARLIGH) is pleased toannounce that the 1 International Conference ofthe Consortium will be held in Accra, Ghana from14-18 July 2014 as part of its 10 Anniversarycelebrations.
The theme for the Conference is: “”.
The sub-themes for the Conference are:a. Library integration and resource sharingb. Technology driven information services –
E-resources, Institutional Repository,Open Access
c. The 21 Century Librarian – satisfying theneeds of varied users
d. Social media in libraries and informationservice delivery
e. Impact of social media on socio-economicdevelopment
f. Innovative library marketing andcollaboration
The Governing Board of CARLIGH wishes toinvite both local and foreign participants toregister for the conference. Please send thefollowing personal information: Name,Institution of Work, Designation, Country of
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The registration fee covers, snacks, lunches, adinner and conference materials. The deadlinefor registration is 15 February, 2014.Registration is open to both those who want topresent papers and other participants. Furtherinformation would be provided on how to paythe registration fees.
Information about accommodation would beprovided in due course. The planningcommittee is still negotiating for conferencerates.
The Consortium invites the submission ofabstracts to be considered for papers to bepresented at CARLIGH 2014. Abstract must bepresented in bold; Arial 12, and a maximum of150 words.
All abstracts and papers should be sent to thefollowing addresses:
a. Dr. Mrs. Helena Asamoah-Hassan,University Librarian,
K N U S T , K u m a s i . E m a i l :
b. A l h a j i I b rah im Kwa b en a A nt w i ,University Librarian
U D S , T a m a l e . E m a i l :
The final document is to be submitted byin MS Word format. Submissions
received after willautomatically be dropped from the programme.
The 1 International Conference of CARLIGHpromises to be a melting point of great mindsin the global knowledge economy. It isexpected that a cross section of the societyinterested in information as the driver of
emerging economies will attend.
As the United Nations reflects on the future ofglobal development and the post-2015 agenda,access to information must be recognised ascritical to supporting governments to achievedevelopment goals, and enabling citizens tomake informed decisions to improve their ownlives. IFLA believes that high-quality libraryand information services help guarantee thataccess.
Through UN agency sessions, the WSIS+10r e v i e w p r o c e s s , a n d M e m b e r S t a t econsultations, IFLA is engaged with itsmembers, civil society and the developmentcommunity to advocate for access to informationto be included in the post-2015 developmentagenda. IFLA ALP
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4. Submission of Abstracts
Deadline for Abstracts: 31 January 2014Authors whose abstracts will be acceptedwill be notified by 15 February 20145. Submission of Full Papers
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is leading this work inconsultation with other IFLA units and nationalrepresentatives.The post-2015 framework will succeed theMillennium Development Goals (MDGs) and setthe agenda for development for at least the nextdecade. The responsibility to reduce poverty,exclusion and inequality, build accountablepublic institutions, and achieve sustainabilitywill be shared by all countries.
Libraries and access to information:governments and civil society to
achieve development goals: Libraries aretransparent, accountable institutions thatsupport government programmes and provideservices that help government, civil societyand business to better understand citizens'information needs;
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A s a l l l i b r a r i e s a c t i v e l y s u p p o r tdevelopment, all libraries have a stake in theagenda.
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informed decisions: Libraries provide equitable accessto information, and expert guidance to effectively usethe world's knowledge. Librarians contribute to thereduction of poverty; exclusion and inequality byhelping citizens develop skills to effectively seek,access, and use information in all forms.
IFLA encourages all library associations, institutions andlibrarians to demonstrate the contribution that access toinformation and libraries make to achieving developmentas outlined in the IFLA
by:Advocating for, and delivering, library and
information services relevant to a library's localenvironment that help citizens to be educated,informed and included;
Monitoring and contributing to the post-2015agenda utilising briefings and support materials to beprovided by IFLA;
Supporting national and local frameworks thatachieve development goals and help governments tounderstand citizens' information needs.
Every library and librarian supports development
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Development http://www.ifla.org/publications/ifla-statement-on-libraries-and-development
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