Webinar: Qualitative and Standardized Library and Information Science Education in Africa
Overview
Maximizing learning experiences in African Library Schools for outcomes that are responsive to the current realities in 21st century Information field has become imperative. The Library Education and Training Institutions Section, AfLIA, is kick-starting the conversations that hopefully will reposition and revitalise Library education on the continent. Join us for yet another exciting webinar on the topic: Qualitative and Standardized LIS Education for Africa.
Date: Wednesday, 25th September, 2019
Time: 12:00 NOON GMT
Duration: 60 -75 minutes including Q&A
Registration
This is a free webinar and open to members and non-members of AfLIA alike.
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Please read the section on Technical Requirements to help you prepare adequately for this webinar.
Speaker
Prof. Ismail Abdullahi
North Carolina University, USA | Africans in Diaspora Rep., AfLIA
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Dr. Ismail Abdullahi is a professor of Global Library and Information Science at the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina University. His journey in the profession has consistently been on an upward trajectory. He started as a Library Assistant at the Danish National Library of Education, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1975 – 1978. In 1979 he acquired Diploma (BA) in Library Science from the Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark. Between 1980 – 1985, he served as a Library and Information consultant to the Directorate of Labor, Copenhagen, Denmark first and later for Libra-Grippe (Danish Library and Information Consultants). He was a Reference Assistant in North Carolina Central University Durham, 1985-1986 and acquired a Masters Degree in Library Science from the same university in 1988. By 1989 he became a Planning Assistant to the Director, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. He was an Assistant Professor from 1989 – 1992 in the School of Library and Information Science, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He moved to School of Library and Information Studies, Clark Atlanta University, GA, where he served as an Assistant Professor (1992 -1996) and as a tenured Associate Professor (1996 – 2005). He served the School of Library and Information Sciences, North Carolina Central University, NC from 2001-2016 as a tenured Associate Professor and as a Professor from 2016 to present.
Ismail Abdullahi has served the profession meritoriously. He is counted to be among the longest and most illustrious serving member of the American Library Association (ALA), the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) as well as the Association of Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). He has been Chairperson of many ALA Committees, including ALA Nominating Committee, International Relations Committee, Education Committee among others. He has also served IFLA notably as Convener of IFLA LIS Education in Developing Countries Special Interest Group (SIG) 2008-2013 and as Chairman of many Education/Training Committees. He is a member of AfLIA, ALA, Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), Public Library Association and Association of Colleges and University Library (ACRL).
Who should attend?
- LIS educators or students
- Interested persons and professionals who wish to enhance their 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. Participants will be able to ask questions and interact with the presenters and other webinar participants via the Q&A and chat features in Zoom.
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 as well as a link to a recording of the webinar so they can listen again at a convenient time.
Queries
For further enquiries and assistance about the webinar contact us at afliacomm@aflia.net.
Do bring this to the attention of your colleague librarians as well as those in the professional circles you belong to. It is free!!!