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Intellectual Property Rights and Book Piracy in the Digital Era: African Context
Join us to mark the 2025 World Intellectual Property Day with a webinar and a panel discussion on the theme "Intellectual Property Rights and Book Piracy in the Digital Era: African Context"
Les politiques gouvernementales et les bibliothèques dans les pays francophones : Table ronde
Rejoignez-nous pour explorer comment les politiques gouvernementales en Afrique de l’Ouest francophone influencent les collections et services des bibliothèques, la propriété intellectuelle, la liberté et la censure, le financement et l’allocation des ressources aux bibliothèques, les inégalités numériques ainsi que la protection des données et de la vie privée.
Call for applications: Open Knowledge Award of Excellence for African Librarians
AfLIA launches an Award designed to celebrate and honour one African Librarian who is making outstanding contributions to open knowledge, open access, and knowledge equity on the continent
AfLIA joins TAROCH to champion equitable access to cultural heritage in Africa
5 FEBRUARY 2025 AfLIA has joined the TAROCH (Towards a Recommendation on Open Cultural Heritage) Coalition, a global initiative led by Creative Commons advocating for a UNESCO Recommendation on Open Cultural Heritage. This aligns with AfLIA’s mission to ensure equitable access to Africa’s rich cultural heritage—spanning tangible and intangible expressions, historical documents, […]
Celebrating an opportunity to deepen capacity for open data infrastructure and management in Africa
AfLIA is excited to share news about its selection as a recipient of the DataCite Global Access Fund! This award, under the Outreach and Engagement category, will enable AfLIA to increase awareness of the value of Open Science and persistent identifier (PID) infrastructure across Africa.
Registration open: 6th AfLIA Conference & 8th African Library Summit
Registration open: 6th AfLIA Conference & 8th African Library Summit
2024 Season’s Greetings from AfLIA
AfLIA wishes you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and cherished moments with loved ones. May 2025 bring us prosperity, peace, and success in all your endeavours.
Project Launch: Integrating Wikimedia projects into African Libraries’ Ecosystem
We are happy to invite you to the formal launch of the Integrating Wikipedia into African Libraries' Ecosystem project, which takes place on Friday, 1st November, 2024 at 10.30am UTC.
African Libraries observe the 2024 Open Access Week
Join us for a week of interactive webinars, thought-provoking panel discussions, and exciting activities as we celebrate Open Access Week 2024!
Empowering African Libraries through Wikimedia Projects for Knowledge Equity
AfLIA has been awarded a grant from the WMF Knowledge Equity Fund to support efforts in addressing knowledge gaps, as well as creating and sharing new knowledge.
Sponsorship Opportunity for African Delegates: 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access
Sponsorship opportunity for African delegates to attend the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, in Cape Town, South Africa. This opportunity is powered by SPARC-Africa
Registration open: Open Data Management Foundational Course for African Librarians, 1st Cohort
Registration open: Open Data Management Foundational Course for African Librarians, 1st Cohort
African research to benefit from new open data management course
Free online course aims to strengthen open data capacities for African librarians
Call for Abstracts: 6th AfLIA Conference and 8th African Library Summit
Call for Abstracts: 6th AfLIA Conference and 8th African Library Summit
Call for participation: Openness course for African academic librarians
AfLIA invites academic and research library staff to participate in the 2nd Cohort of the Openness course for African academic librarians. Registration is open till July 4, 2024
Call for Participation: Early Literacy Development Course (ELDC) Cohort 4
AfLIA invites public and community library staff to participate in the 4th Cohort of the Early Literacy development course. Registration is open till July 2, 2024
AfLIA receives funding to boost sensitization, capacity development and advocacy in inclusive openness in Africa.
AfLIA receives funding to boost sensitization, capacity development and advocacy in inclusive openness in Africa.
Fire disaster at Kenyatta University Old Moi Library: Statement of Solidarity from AfLIA
AfLIA stands in solidarity with the Kenyatta University community, particularly the library staff, faculty, and students, following the devastating fire that engulfed the Kenyatta University Old Moi Library on Friday, May 3rd, 2024
2024 African Library Activism month
2024 African Library Activism month by AfLIA.
ICIL – Africa 2024 Orientation Webinar
Register for the ICIL- Africa 2024 Orientation Webinar scheduled for Tuesday 16th of April, 2024 at 11.00 am GMT via Zoom to learn more about the sub-themes of the conference, important dates, the ongoing call for abstracts submission, registration, participation opportunities and the benefits of attending this edition.
Inspiring Inclusion: 2024 International Women’s Day
On IWD2024, AfLIA invites you, as we celebrate the successes of two distinguished female Librarians in Africa and deliberate on how to inspire inclusion for younger women who wish to attain their heights career-wise.
AfLIA Conference Repository is Now Live!
We are thrilled to announce that the AfLIA Conference Repository is now live and accessible to all!
Elevate Your Impact: Renew or Join AfLIA for 2024!
It is time to secure your AfLIA membership for the year 2024?
SEASON’S GREETINGS AND GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM AfLIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As we celebrate the holiday season, may the spirit of unity of purpose and collaboration continue to guide us, and may the coming year bring joy, prosperity, and fulfillment to each of you and your loved ones. Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year! From AfLIA to you with love!!
African Librarians empowered to share knowledge and enhance information visibility through AfLIA Wikidata Online Course
In this blog post, we share interesting Insights on the successes and key learnings from the AfLIA Wikidata Online Course
Webinar: AI and Library & Information Science Education and Practice in Africa
What are the opportunities, the challenges and path forward for LIS in Africa in the AI age? Be a part of the conversation by attending this webinar
Early Literacy Development Course for African Librarians Cohort 3 – Call for Participation
AfLIA invites public and community library staff to participate in the 3rd Cohort of the Early Literacy development course
New cultural heritage grants available: Modern Engagement Archives Program
Funding is now available for documentation and digitization projects to preserve cultural heritage under the MEAP Program.AfLIA Publication Series
This page catalogues various publications of AfLIA and its strategic partners
Highlights and Winners of the 4th African Librarians Week (AfLibWk4.0)
Highlights and Winners of the 4th African Librarians Week (AfLibWk4.0)
Community Consultation on UNESCO Guidelines for Regulating Digital Platforms
. AfLIA invites you to participate in a virtual consultation session to deliberate on issues covered in the current draft of the Guidelines (Draft 3.0) and share your perspectives as a library and information professional.
AfLIA welcomes 2023-2025 Governing Council and first female president
28 MAY 2023 AfLIA welcomes 2023-2025 Governing Council and first female president at the 5th AfLIA Conference and 7th African Library Summit The 5th AfLIA Conference and 7th African Library Summit held at the Erata Hotel in Accra- Ghana, marked a significant milestone for the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions […]
AfLIA LIS Education and Training Section Pre-conference Workshop
The AfLIA LIS Education and Training Section invites you attend a virtual preconference workshop on "The IFLA Guidelines for Professional LIS Education Programmes: Consideration and Application in Africa", 22, 2023; 10:00 -13:00 (GMT - Accra).
AfLIA/SPARC Africa Workshop on Library Publishing: Request for Applications
Applications are open for the AfLIA post-conference Workshop on Library Publishing. Successful applicants will receive full sponsorship
The Early Literacy Development Course – outcome and experiences from cohort 1
The AfLIA NBA South Africa powered Early Literacy Development Course - outcome and experiences from cohort 1
Introducing Champions for the 4th African Librarians Week 1Lib1Ref campaign
Introducing Champions for the 4th African Librarians Week 1Lib1Ref campaign
AfLIA partners with Figshare to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
AfLIA partners Figshare to promote open data awareness and participation in Africa
Call for Nominations: 2023-2025 AfLIA Governing Council
AfLIA invites all paid-up members to nominate candidates to serve as 2023-225 Governing Council members
The African Librarysites platform: Official Launch & Orientation
AfLIA invites all library and information professionals and stakeholders within the African Library Sector to participate in a virtual launch ceremony for the African Librarysites platform.
5th AfLIA Conference & 7th African Library Summit – registration open
Registration now open for the 5th AfLIA Conference & 7th African Library Summit.
AfLIA partners with NBA to implement UNESCO OER Recommendations
AfLIA partners with NBA to implement UNESCO OER Recommendations
AfLIA takes on four Wikimedians for the Wikidata Project
AfLIA has taken on four experienced Wikimedians to lead the charge in developing a learning framework (curriculum, modules and learning materials} for a Wikidata course and train English and French course participants, taking into cognisance their digital skills set, internet facilities/penetration, African meanings, values and learning milieu in the continent.
AfLIA opens the Call for the 2023 Conference Papers, Ignite Talks, Posters and Big Ideas proposals
The 5th AfLIA Conference and 7th African Library Summit - AfLIA opens the Call for papers, ignite talks, posters and big ideas proposals.
AfLIA President, Mr. Alim Garga, pays working visit to Gabon
The President of the African Library and Information Association and Institutions, Mr. Alim Garga, embarked on a three-day working visit to Libreville, Gabon, at his own cost, to meet and interact with Gabonese library and information institutions and professionals from May 23-27, 2022. The visit was occasioned as part of AfLIA’s partnership and membership mobilization strategy to promote the continental association.
Job Opening – French Facilitator for Wikidata Course
AfLIA is looking for a course facilitator to work remotely but closely with the Course Manager/Facilitator and the AfLIA team for seven months to create a learning framework (curriculum, modules and learning materials) in French for the AfLIA/Wikidata course.
Job Opening – Curriculum Development Consultant
AfLIA is looking to fill the position of Curriculum Development Consultant for a 2-months contract under the project "Promoting open knowledge practices in African Libraries through WikiData" .
Job Opening – Wikidata Course Manager/Facilitator
AfLIA is looking for a competent trainer to fill the position of Wikidata Course Manager/Facilitator.
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.
AfLIA LETIS Newsletter: Keynote Address
The first newsletter of the Library Education & Training Institutions Section of AfLIA. Keynote AddressAfLIA LETIS Chairperson’s Address: Dr. Sarah Kaddu
The first newsletter of the Library Education & Training Institutions Section of AfLIA. Address of Chairperson.