Conversations on how librarians can open up and celebrate African traditional knowledge
AUGUST 8, 2023
AfLIA and OER Africa are hosting ‘conversations’ over two days to discuss the rich cultural heritage, local histories and knowledge generated in Africa. The conversations will include how African traditional knowledge and local history, in the form of living documents and vibrant oral traditions, can be opened up to the world, and made available via open licences.
Day 1
- How African traditional Knowledge and local history (ATK&LH) can be opened up (this will include how they can be collected and permission given to make content open). This conversation will be led by Dr. Nkem Osuigwe, Human Capacity Development & Training Director, AfLIA
- How African traditional knowledge, culture, food and stories have been adapted in the US, and implications for sharing more widely. This conversation will be led by Liz Levey, Consultant.
- How a library can publicise traditional knowledge and customs. This conversation will be led by Dr. Florence Amaka Nwofor, Senior Lecturer in Library and Information Sciences Department, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Day 2
- Licences should be open so that content can be used and shared by all . This includes adapting Creative Commons (CC) licences so that they are understandable and in a language local communities speak. These licences may require adaptation and translation. This conversation will be led by Dr. Tony Lelliott, OER Africa, Saide.
- Translations (and how to go about it). This conversation will be led by Dorcas Wepukhulu, Partner Development Coordinator for African Storybook, Saide.
- Documentation, and how the African traditional Knowledge and local history can be embedded in OERs. This conversation will be led by Dr. Nkem Osuigwe.
Dates
Day 1: 4th October 2023 @10am UTC | 11am WAT | 12noon CAT/SAST | 1pm EAT
Day 2: 5th October 2023 @10am UTC | 11am WAT | 12noon CAT/SAST | 1pm EAT
Registration details
Click on the button below to book your space for the session. Kindly note that once you register, you will receive reminders about the event. Attendees only need to register once to be part of the two-day panel discussion.
Target audience
- Library and information workers in all library types
- Faculty members of Library and Information Science schools/Departments
- Everyone who wishes to learn more about opening up African traditional knowledge
Technical Requirements
Upon registration, reminders will be sent to all registrants periodically. This webinar will be hosted on Zoom Conferencing Platform. Participants, who do not have Zoom on their mobile devices and or computers, need to download, install and create an account on Zoom ahead of time (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD). Webinar attendees are encouraged to join early, preferably 15 minutes before the start of the webinar, as one may need time launch the application. The speaker will use a webcam to connect with attendees. Audio and video for the session will be streamed over computer speakers. Attendees are therefore encouraged to connect with a headset or earpiece for maximum utility.
Webinar Materials
A list of resources and further information will made be available at the end of the webinar, to enable thorough engagement with the webinar content. All registrants will have access to the presentation slides. The webinar recording will be uploaded on AfLIA Youtube Channel soon after the webinar to facilitate continuous engagement with the webinar content by webinar attendees and non-attendees. Please note that this webinar does not involve certificate of participation.
Queries
For further enquiries and any assistance relating to the webinar, contact us at afliacomm@aflia.net.