Monday, 22nd May, 2023
| Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 09:00 – 16:00 | Workshop on Wikidata |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | AfLIA LIS Education and Training Section – The IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes: Consideration and Application in Africa [ZOOM] |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | AfLIA Council Meeting I |
Day One – Tuesday, 23rd May, 2023
| Session 1 OPENING OF CONFERENCE |
08:30 – 11:00 | Guests and participants seated – Introduction of Dignitaries & Chairperson – Chairperson’s Opening Remarks – Welcome Address – AfLIA Fitting African Librarians into the Future of Learning – Keynote Address – Future of learning, libraries and sustainable development in Africa’. – Opening of Conference by Guest of Honour – Vote of Thanks – Chairperson’s Closing Remarks – Photographs | Dr. John Tsebe Alhaji Alim Garga, AfLIA President Dr. Nkem Osuigwe Hayford Siaw, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Library Authority Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education of Ghana |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Opening of Exhibition / Refreshment |
| Session 2 THE OPEN ECOSYSTEM, LIBRARIES AND THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IN AFRICA / LIBRARIES AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LEARNING IN AFRICA; PRESENT AND FUTURE Facilitator: Dr. Nkem Osuigwe |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Impact of Open Science on Academic Libraries of Educational Institutions in Rivers State Ify Evangel Obim, Victor Wagwu and Eruchi Brown Akpelu |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | The case for openness: why academic librarians should embrace open education Dr. Tony Lelliott |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Innovation and Change Among University Libraries in Nigeria Alkasim Hamisu Abdu |
| 12.45 – 13:00 | Beyond the school gates: how libraries can keep the power of reading going when schools close Prince Kay-Takrama & James Njuguna Kimani |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 13:30 – 13:40 | Time with Publisher JoVE |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | LUNCH |
| Session 3 AfLIA 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & BOOK LAUNCH Chairperson: Prof. Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Opening Prayer Welcome and Introduction of Chairperson, Special Guest of Honour, Guests of Honour Chairperson’s Opening Remarks – Prof. Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie Brief History of AfLIA – Dr. John Tsebe, 1st Elected President of AfLIA Profile of Honoree – Prof. Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie Awards to Pioneers of AfLIA – Mrs Tilly Amissah -Arthur Review of the Book – Mrs Valentina Bannerman- Pioneer Secretary of AfLIA Launching/ Unveiling of the Book – Special Guest of Honour Honoree’s response Comments/Remarks by Invitees Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Vote of Thanks Closing Prayer |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Cocktail Reception |
| 18:00 | Closing |
Day Two – Wednesday, 24th May, 2023
| Session 4 MODERN CURRICULA, PEDAGOGY, AFRICAN LIBRARIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT/ DECOLONIZING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IN AFRICA Facilitator: Dr. Sarah Kaddu |
| 08:30 – 08:45 | Modern Curricula in African Library Schools: Setting the Agenda for Sustainable Development Abdurrahman Bello Onifade & Juliet C. Alex-Nmecha |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Supporting the Decolonisation of Learning in Africa – The TCC Africa and Digital Science Partnership Maria Cotera & Joy Owango |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Decolonizing Children’s Literature Through the African Storybook’s Digital Tools Mimi Werna |
| 09:15 – 09:25 | Ignite Talks Kids Coding in Nakaseke Public Library: From idea to reality through Peer Learning Peter Balaba Passion for the profession drives library innovation: Sharing experiences from Kenya and Romania Kaltuma Sama |
| 09:25 – 10:00 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 10:00 – 10:10 | Tea Break/ Visit to the Exhibition |
| Session 5 Facilitator: Dr. Reggie Raju |
| 10:10 – 12:30 | OER FOR QUALITY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION- THE ROLE OF UNESCO OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCES (OER) RECOMMENDATION |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | LUNCH / Visit to the Exhibition |
| Session 6 INFORMAL EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND SKILL ACQUISITION THROUGH LIBRARIES Facilitator: Prof Chinwe Anunobi |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | The Librarians and the Faculties: The AfLIA’s connection that unleashed Wikipedia with the vibe of 1Lib1Ref in Nigeria Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu, Patrick Uzodinma Agwu and Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Learning in African public libraries: INELI SSAf projects in perspective Okwuoma Chidumebi Chijioke, Folasade Adepoju, Alice Musonda Mwape |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Establishing Authority Controls with Wikidata External Identifiers Mohammed Sadat Abdulai |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Art+Feminism edit-a-thon for African Libraries Sadik Shahadu |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | Tea Break/ Visit to the Exhibition |
| Session 7 PARADIGM SHIFT THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP OF LIBRARY INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS Facilitator: Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan |
| 15:10 – 15:25 | AfLIA Leadership Yesterday, Today and the Future Dr John Kgwale Tsebe |
| 15:25 – 15:40 | Knowledge Enhancement and Sharing Practices of Library Staff of Tertiary Institutions in Northern Ghana: The Role of Management Dawuda Issah and Abdul Rahim M. Hardi |
| 15:40 – 15.55 | The Role of Libraries in Promoting Peace and Conflict Resolution in Zimbabwe Shadreck Ndinde,Bert L B Nyabadza and Edwin Yingi |
| 15:55 – 16:30 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | POSTER SESSION/ VISIT TO THE EXHIBITION |
| 17:30 | Closing |
Day Three – Thursday, 25th May, 2023
| Session 8 AFRICAN LIBRARIES AS DIGITAL CLASSROOMS AND E-LEARNING HUBS Facilitator: Dr. MacAnthony Cobblah |
| 08:30 – 08:45 | The efficacy of academic libraries in supporting e-learning at a university setting in low and middle-income countries: a scoping review Restituta Thadeus Mushi and Edda Tandi Lwoga |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | User Experience and Satisfaction of Using the Commons as a Digital Learning Hub in Three Academic Libraries in Ghana Dinah Koteikor Baidoo and Professor Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Leveraging eLearning for Human Resource Development in Academic Libraries in Nigeria Chukwuemeka Chukwueke, Prof. R.I. Echezona, Dr. Ijeoma Ibegbulam and Prof. C.I. Ugwu |
| 09:15 – 09:25 | Ignite Talks STEM Education and Libraries Hayford Siaw Bridging the digital divide through public and community libraries in Uganda Raymond Amanyabyoona |
| 09:25 – 09.45 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | IFLA Session |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Tea Break / Visit to the Exhibition |
| Session 9 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA / LIBRARIES AND STEM LEARNING IN AFRICA Facilitator: Mr. Mandla Ntombela |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Place of Indigenous Knowledge in the Future Of Learning and Sustainable Development in Africa Chidi Onuoha Kalu (CLN) and Mafe, Titilola Abigail (CLN) |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Relationship on the Effect Of Indigenous Knowledge, Data Literacy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria Victor Wagwu, Adaora C. Obuezie and Kelechi J. Onyema |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | University Libraries as STEAM learning ecosystem: A qualitative study Prof. R.I. Echezona, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke, Prof. C.I. Ugwu and Dr. Amaoge Dorathy Agbo |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| Session 10 MAPPING THE DIGITAL SKILLS OF AFRICAN LIBRARIANS FOR E-LEARNING INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY / LIBRARIES, INEQUALITIES, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FUTURE OF LEARNING Facilitator: Mr. Kepi Madumo |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Connecting the Academic Library in a digital age: Building collaborative linkages and partnerships. A Narrative Review Ng’andwe Euphrasia (Ms) and Nabuyanda Mutinta (Mrs) |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Digital Competencies of LIS Educators in Nigeria for Virtual Teaching and Learning in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Sadiat Adetoro Salau, Chuks-Ibe, Prisca Oluchi and Musa Baba Adamu |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Working to engage the future of learning: National Library of Nigeria on the move Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi and Titilola Abigail (Mrs) CLN |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Discussion on Takeaways from the Session |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH/ Visits to the Exhibition |
| Session 11 AfLIA Section Meetings for key outcomes based on Session Outcomes/ Other Issues Facilitators: Chairpersons of Sections |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Tea Break/ Visit to the Exhibition, Closing |
| 15:00 – 18:00 | Visit to AfLIA Secretariat |
| 18:00 – 21.00 | Conference Dinner |
Day Four – Friday, 26th May, 2023
| Session 12 |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | PRESENTATION OF LIBRARY-TYPE KEY OUTCOMES Facilitator: Prof Rosemary Shafack |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | UnConference |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | TEA / Visit to Exhibitions |
| Session 13 |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | AfLIA GENERAL MEETING & SWEARING IN OF NEW OFFICERS Facilitators: Alhaji Alim Garga / Prof Rosemary Shafack |
| Session 14 |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | CLOSING OF CONFERENCE |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Council Meeting II (Old & New members) |
Day Five – Saturday, 27th May, 2023
| 10:00 – 13:00 09:00 | POST CONFERENCE- SPARC AFRICA Workshop on Library Publishing The departure of general conference participants begin |
Day Six – Sunday, 28th May, 2023
| POST CONFERENCE- SPARC AFRICA ENDS |
Day Seven – Monday, 29th May, 2023
| DEPARTURE OF ALL PARTICIPANTS |