June 15, 2022

AfLIA receives a grant for promoting open knowledge practices in African libraries through Wikidata

AfLIA has received a second grant from Wikimedia Foundation for the training of at least two hundred (200) information professionals in the African library and information science sector from 20 or more African countries on how to effectively open up and link knowledge by making their library collections more visible through Wikidata.
May 16, 2022

AfLibWk 3.0 – List of articles that need citations

Here is a list of articles on Wikipedia that require additional citations. We have compiled these so that #AfLibWk 3.0 contributors can use as a starting point for making edits and adding credible references during the 2022 African Librarians Week.
March 28, 2022

Exchange Students between Makerere University (Uganda) and University of Borås (Sweden)

EASLIS receive support to undertake international students and staff exchange between the EASLIS and the Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS), Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and Information Technology. 
March 28, 2022

The Wind of Fortune: Musings of a Library Assistant turned Professor of Library and Information Studies

The Wind of Fortune: Musings of a Library Assistant turned Professor of Library and Information Studies. Story by Prof. Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo, CLN
March 28, 2022

My Experience as an International Student at the East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS), Makerere University

My Experience as an International Student at the East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS), Makerere University Story by Abubakar Mohammed
March 28, 2022

The Technical University of Kenya: Reflections of a proud Alumnus

When I look back and reflect on the times I spent at my Alma Mater, I get every reason to thank the Technical University of Kenya for making me the person that I am today.
March 22, 2022

“What you see is what you get; the me I see, the me I will be”

“What you see is what you get; the me I see, the me I will be”. Story by Lucy Wachera Kibe
March 22, 2022

My Academic Journey: Erasto C. Kabalo

Story by Erasto C. Kabalo, Student, University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Throughout my entire academic journey, I have been through an abundance of ups and downs. Most of my academic successes and triumphs begun at College when I decided to venture into Information Science profession between 2010 – 2013, while pursuing […]
March 22, 2022

Criss-crossing career paths. From Library Administrator to Lecturer, to University Librarian to Lecturer: My story

Story by Assoc. Prof. Perpetua Dadzie Early Beginnings I have worked in libraries in Ghana and Overseas in several capacities. In Ghana, I worked as an Assistant Librarian at the Ghana Standards Authority which is a Special Library. In Honduras, I was a Librarian at the Escuela Internacional Sampedrana (American School Library) […]
March 22, 2022

Destiny Child; Finishing Strong; Proudly Librarian!

Story by Dr. Victoria Okojie My career as a librarian started in 1984 when I was appointed Librarian II at the Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan after my Masters’ Degree in Library Science at the University of Ibadan. My University Librarian was eagerly waiting for me to assume duty […]
March 22, 2022

Life at the University of Botswana: a student’s experience

Story by Amogelang Neo Kerebotswe. University of Botswana is a government institution established by an Act of Parliament on the 1st of July 1982. It offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It also offers professional development courses through the Centre for Continuing Education. This University has 3 campuses in Gaborone, Francistown, […]
March 22, 2022

AfLIA LETIS Newsletter: Keynote Address

The first newsletter of the Library Education & Training Institutions Section of AfLIA. Keynote Address
March 22, 2022

AfLIA LETIS Chairperson’s Address: Dr. Sarah Kaddu

The first newsletter of the Library Education & Training Institutions Section of AfLIA. Address of Chairperson.
February 7, 2022

AfLIA Open Days 2022

AfLIA specially invites you to attend its 2022 Open Days from February 14, 2022 to March 3, 2022
January 17, 2022

Giant in African Library sector called home

The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) announces the passing of Prof Rocky Ralebipi-Simela. AfLIA was informed that Prof Rocky passed on Sunday, 16th January, 2022. Prof. Rocky was the Chairperson of African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) Section on National Libraries (2015-2019) thus, represented the Section in […]
November 11, 2021

#GivingTuesday 2021: Building possibilities through your generosity

Prepare to make a donation this #GivingTuesday. Even though this campaign will last 24 hours, your donation and its impact will change the destinies of many library users across Africa.
November 10, 2021

Webinar: Promoting visibility for research through DataCite DOIs

Join us on December 1, 2021 to learn more about how to make research visible and create more impact using DataCite DOIs.
October 19, 2021

2021 OAWeek – AfLIA celebrations to promote structural equity for Open Access

To mark 2021 OAWeek, AfLIA has lined up two major activities intended to lead discussions and promote actions plans needed to sustain ongoing efforts that ensure structural equity for open access across the continent.
September 28, 2021

2021 #AccessToInfoDay – a clarion call to pursue sustainable pathways for access to information

2021 #AccessToInfoDay - a clarion call to pursue sustainable pathways for access to information
September 26, 2021

Webinar series: Copyright issues and African Libraries

Webinar series: Copyright issues and African Libraries
September 26, 2021

African Librarians invited to participate in 2021 Open Access Survey

African Librarians invited to participate in 2021 Open Access Week Survey.
August 31, 2021

Webinar: Early literacy dev’t in African Libraries – Survey findings

Join us on the 2021 International Literacy Day, 8th September 2021 by 10:30 (GMT) to learn more about the interesting findings from a baseline study on Early literacy development in African Libraries.
August 27, 2021

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing – partial scholarship available for African Librarians

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing - partial scholarship available for African Librarians
August 3, 2021

AfLIA approves personal / individual membership

AfLIA wishes to inform librarians in Africa and the Diaspora that individual membership category will be available from January 2022.
July 28, 2021

Webinar – AfLIA membership: What’s in it for me and my library?

In light of promoting inclusion and sustainability, the National Libraries Section of AfLIA invites all library and information professionals to a webinar on the topic "AfLIA membership: What’s in it for me and my library?"
June 11, 2021

Webinar Series – Libraries in Development: Advancing Library Visibility in Africa

Many libraries desire more partnerships with development organizations to increase their local impacts but are unsure of how to connect. This webinar series focuses on enhancing library visibility based on research findings
June 9, 2021

Copyright and Legal Matters Working Group (CLMWG), AfLIA

AfLIA has set up a Copyright and Legal Matters Working Group charged with identifying existing legal frameworks and barriers to the acquisition, use, digitisation, and long-term preservation of library resources and cultural documentary records and effective 21st century information and library services in Africa.
June 8, 2021

Data for advocacy: A survey of data practices in African library systems

The data for advocacy report summarizes findings from the survey including what data is collected by library organizations; how the data is used; how data is shared; how data is involved in decision making; and the experience of data collection.
June 1, 2021

Wikipedia in African Libraries Course – #WikiAfLibs: Call for Cohort 2

Registration is open for the 2nd Cohort of the Wikipedia in African Libraries short course. Registration ends on 10th June, 2021
May 10, 2021

Job Alert: Content Developer for a course on Early Literacy Development

10th May, 2020 Description African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), the umbrella body for the African Library sector is recruiting a Content Developer for a course on Early Literacy Development. It is a 2-month contract, June – July 2021. The Content Developer will work remotely but closely with the AfLIA […]