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XXIV SCECSAL Conference
Theme: Inclusive Libraries and Information Services Towards Achieving Prosperity for Sustainable Development in Africa
Safari Hotel
Windhoek, Namibia 8-11 February 2021
Programme
[Updated: 3 February 2021]
SponsorsPre-Conference Events
Sunday, 7 February 2021
14:30 - 17:30 On-site Registration of Delegates
09:00 -15.00 SCANUL-ECS (ONLINE)
Conference Events
Day 1, Monday, 8 February 2021
Plenary Session 1: SCECSAL Opening Session
Chairperson: Dr. Sarah Kaddu - President: Uganda Library and Information Association
09:00 – 10:15 • Namibia & African Union Anthem
• Welcoming Remarks - Dr Ellen Ndeshi Namhila (NIWAN Founding Member & PVC Finance and Administration
University of Namibia)
• Introduction of the Conference - Dr. Chiku Mnubi-Mchombu (Chairperson of SCECSAL National Organising
Committee)
• Address from the SCECSAL Secretariat - Dr John Paul Anbu (In-Charge, SCECSAL Secretariat)
• Message of Support - Gerald Leitner (Secretary General International Federation of Library Associations
and Institutions)
• Remarks by Minister of Education- Hon. Minister Ms Ester Anna Nghipondoka (Minister of Education, Republic of
Namibia)
• Introducing the Guest of Honour - Ms Judy Grobler (Chairperson Namibia Library and Information Council, Director of
Namibia University of Science and Technology Library)
• Guest of Honour - Hon. Prof. Peter Katjavivi- (Speaker of the National Assembly, Republic of Namibia)
• Vote of Thanks - Ms Namutenya Hamwaalwa (Chairperson: National Information Workers Association of Namibia)
10:20 – 10:45 Morning Refreshments
2Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 1A: Access to Parallel Session 1B: Access to Parallel Session 1C: Inclusive libraries
information: issues, challenges, and information: issues, challenges, and and library services: good practices
solutions solutions and success stories
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. K. Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. D. N. Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. C.
Mchombu Ocholla Nengomasha
Preparedness of academic libraries to Inclusiveness of academic libraries: The
serve students with disabilities: The Access to information for people with case of assistive and adaptive
case of University of Malawi’s albinism: Issues, challenges and technologies - Ms. L. Kiana, Dr. M.
10:45 – 11:05 chancellor college and University of solutions - Mrs. A Ngula & Dr. C. Bitso Ujakpa & Mrs. A. Leonard International
Zululand - Ms. D. Eneya, Prof D. N. University of Namibia & University of University of Management & University
Ocholla & Prof J. B. Mostert, University Fort Hare, South Africa of Namibia
of Zululand, South Africa
Geo-spatial mapping of libraries to Barriers on access to archives by people Towards achievement of inclusive
enhance optimal access to libraries and with disabilities (PWDs) and inclusive school library and information services
global visibility - Mr. A. Malotle solutions: A review of literature - Dr. O. in the Kingdom of Eswatini: Barriers
11:05 – 11:25
National Library of South Africa Mosweu & Ms. A. Ngula- University of and opportunities of Hhohho region -
Johannesburg, South Africa & University Ms. L. E. Dlamini- Eswatini College of
of Namibia Technology, Eswatini
The role of libraries in meeting the Adoption and use of assistive Monitoring and evaluation of public
information needs of small-scale technologies to access information by libraries: A case of public libraries in
farmers in Zambia - Ms. V. M. Munsanje students with visual impairments at Namibia - Ms. A. Dunn -Namibia Library
11:25 – 11:45
& Ms. M. M. Nabuyanda-International Linchwe II Junior Secondary School - Ms. & Archives Services, Namibia
School of Lusaka & National Institute of M. B. Jenkins & Mr. D. Rakemane-
Public Administration, Zambia Ministry of Basic Education, Botswana
Information searching skills by distance Quality assessment, does it matter for
Use of electronic resources by law
nursing students at the University of an academic library: Case study of the
academics: A case study of the
Zambia School of Nursing Sciences - Ms. University of Namibia Library - Ms. R.
11:45 – 12:05 University of Namibia - Mrs. A. Leonard,
M. W. Monde, Ms. C. W. Kanyengo, Ms Niskala & Ms. A. Leonard-University of
Dr. M. N. Hamutumwa & Dr. C.
C. M. Mwafulilwa & Ms. E. M. Namibia
Mchombu-University of Namibia
Ndalameta-Theo, University of Zambia
3Technology-based library orientation
and user education programme: Strides
12:05 – 12:25 Discussions made by Mzuzu University Library - Dr. Discussions
A. Chaputula, Mr. A. Kanyundo & Ms. L.
Malemia-Mzuzu University, Malawi
12:25 – 13:00 Discussions
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
Parallel Session 2B: Building capacities Parallel Session 2C: Information for
Parallel Session 2A: Open Data & of library and information empowerment
Research Data Management professionals to contribute toward Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. O. B. Attaining the 2030 Agenda Nyamboga
Onyancha Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. H.
Byamugisha
Digital inclusion: Use of digital Making female inmates and
Capacity building for public librarians in
technology to increase engagement circumstantial children priority: A case
Zambia: The impact on national
with collections amongst Open Distance study of the Lusaka Female Correctional
development - Ms. V. M. Munsanje &
14:00 – 14:20 and e-learning ODEL students of Public Facility, Chimbokaila - S. M. Liato, D. M.
Ms. M. M. Nabuyanda- International
Universities in Malawi - Mr F. Ngwira, Mwango & A. M. Mwape
School of Lusaka & National Institute of
Mr. F. P. Majawa & Mr. M. Chaura-
Public Administration, Zambia
Mzuzu University, Malawi
Exploring the opportunities and
challenges of adopting research data
Awareness of librarians in attaining the Tacit knowledge in the knowledge
management (RDM) practices at the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable economy: Mapping strategies for the
14:20 – 14:40 University of Namibia (UNAM) - Ms. A.
Development at Mzuzu University - Mr. African nation - Ms A. O. Adesina-
N. Samupwa & Dr M. Kahn University
F. Ngwira-Mzuzu University, Malawi University of Zululand, South Africa
of Namibia & University of Cape Town,
South Africa
Is cloud computing a solution to record Building strong academic libraries and Tipping the information literacy (IL)
14:40 – 15:00
disasters? A Case Study of Mzuzu library professionals in Uganda through balance: The roles of teachers, in
4University Library - Mr. G. A. B. Dube, the University of Pretoria Carnegie CPD promoting IL integration into the senior
Mr. A. J. Kanyundo, & Mr. H. L. Programme - Ms. G. M. Juma, Ms. S. secondary school curriculum in
Abdullah- Mzuzu University, Malawi Nakaziba & Dr. M. Holmner- Ndejje Botswana - Dr. M. A. Onen & Prof. S. M.
University; Aga Khan University, Uganda Mutula- Information Literacy
& University of Pretoria, South Africa Consultancy & University of KwaZulu
Natal, South Africa
Collection development practices at
institutions of higher learning in
Evaluating information literacy skills of
Namibia with special reference to LIS education and training
4th year open and distance e-learning
electronic resources: The case of the diversification for sustainable
15:00 – 15:20 students at Mzuzu University, Malawi -
University of Namibia - Mrs. M. development - Ms. A. Mfengu-
Mr. M. Green Chaura, Ms. L. Malemia &
Ashilungu & Prof. O. B. Onyancha – University of Cape Town, South Africa
R. Kalima-Mzuzu University, Malawi
University of Namibia & University of
South Africa
Educating 21st century information Celebrating the power of literature and
Namibia Robotics in Libraries
professionals in Africa: Issues and literacy: The Chikumbuso Women and
Programming with Lego Mindstorms
proposed course of action - Prof. A. Orphans Project School Library – Prof.
EV3 Robots. A STEM Initiative for
15:20 – 15:40 Rorissa, Prof. K. Albright & Prof. D. M. Rust & Ms. C. Barozi- Central
Children - Mr Detlef Pfeifer, Goethe-
Kawooya – University of Albany, USA; Washington University, USA & North
Institut Namibia (in cooperation with
Kent State University, USA & University Stonington Elementary School, USA
MindsInAction, Namibia)
of South Carolina, USA
15:40 – 16:20 Discussions Discussions Discussions
16:20 – 16:30 Announcements and End of Day 1
5Day 2 – Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Parallel Session 3C: Information for
empowerment: achieving human
Parallel Session 3A: Inclusive libraries
Parallel Session 3B: Information rights, gender equality and
and library services: good practices and
literacy and the knowledge economy empowering women and children with
success stories
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Ms information through libraries and
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Dr. Charles
Namutenya Hamwaalwa information centres
Banda
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Prof. T.
Kalusopa
The role of Human Rights and
Serving the public: African academic Empowering the youth for the Documentation Centre (HRDC) on
libraries and outreach services - Mr. G. knowledge economy: The role of academic performance of
Mushi & Mr Kingsley Egbukole- Sokoine libraries – Prof. Kgomotso H. Moahi & undergraduate law students at the
09:00 – 09:20
University of Agriculture, Tanzania & Ms Christinah M. Dipetso- Botswana University of Namibia - Mr. M.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Open University, Botswana & Naledi Hipangwa & Mr. W. Yule - Ministry of
Nigeria Senior Secondary School, Botswana Mining & Energy, Namibia & University
of Namibia
Visibility in disability: Securing the future The impact of African language material
Bridging the gap between the
of students with visual impairment using in institutional repositories in South
information rich and information poor
09:20 – 09:40 assistive technologies - Dr. Adefunke O. Africa - Mr. S. Bangani & Dr. M. Moyo,
in Malawi - Ms. L. Malemia-Mzuzu
Alabi & Prof. S. M. Mutula -University of North-West University, South Africa
University, Malawi
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
The role of school libraries in promoting Empowering women economically
students’ academic performance in through information sharing:
Usage of electronic resources by
Tanzania: a case of selected secondary experiences from Mzuzu University
students in Omusati Region - Mrs F. N.
schools in Dodoma Municipality - J. American corner - Mr. Kanyundo, Mr. G.
09:40 – 10:00 Lukileni & Mr U. T. Katjijova-- Outapi
James. Manyerere & J. J. Iwata - Institute Dube and Dr. A, Chaputula - Mzuzu
Community Library, Namibia & Okahao
of Rural Development Planning, Tanzania University, Malawi
Community Library, Namibia
& Moshi Co-operative University,
Tanzania
610:00 – 10:30 Discussions Discussions Discussions
10:30 – 11.00 Break
Plenary Session 2: Poster Presentations
Chairperson: Dr. Wilson Yule
Libraries as Preservation Agents for Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge: Digitizing Okavango Delta Vegetation Maps
11.00 – 11.15 and Kalahari San Livelihoods Photographs at Okavango Research Institute (ORI) Library - Thupe Benjamin, Olebogeng Phaladze,
Mosepele Mabutho
11.15-11.30 Why Dissertations and Theses are Essential in the Fourth Industrial Revolution - Jessica Porter
The role of library and information professionals in promoting good governance in institutions of higher learning in Zimbabwe
11.30-11.45
- Rosemary Maturure
Attaining Competitive Advantage at the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) through Records Management- Ms.
11.45-12.00
Vespa Kaumbi
12.00-12.15 Click today. Learn every day. - ELibrary free of charge- Detlef Pfeifer & Paulina Hamukwaya
12.15-12.30 Systematic information search skills, A class with EBM approach - Dr. Mbachi Ruth Msomphora
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 4C: Specialised information
Parallel Session 4B: Indigenous services in support of development (e.g. in
Parallel Session 4A: Indigenous Knowledge &
Knowledge & Preservation of Cultural agriculture, climate change, health,
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Heritage environment, science and technology,
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Mr Kepi Madumo
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Ms. L. Kiana industrialisation agenda, etc.)
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Ms Sara Negumbo
From despair to hope: Cancer Rediscovering the role of information Building the capacity of African health
indigenous knowledge practices professionals in knowledge management librarians to become knowledge brokers
(CIK) in Uganda - Dr. S. Kaddu, and knowledge economy in Malawi – Mr. through a Knowledge Broker Learning
13:30 – 13:50 Ms. S. Nakaziba & Ms. G. Juma- M. Kalindang'oma, - Mr. W. D. Chawinga, Programme -Ms. E. N. Theo, Ms. M. W.
Makerere University, Uganda; Mr. G. T. Chipeta & Mr. A. Phiri- Malawi Monde ,Dr. A. Wales, Ms. M. Moyo, Dr. J.
Aga Khan University, Uganda & Immigration Services & Mzuzu University, Vallis,Mr. C. Mudenda, Ms C. Mwafulilwa &
Ndejje University, Uganda Malawi Dr. C. Kanyengo - University of Zambia;
7Scottish Government eHealth, Scotland;
Information Training and Outreach Centre for
Africa; Friends of Chitambo, Zambia
From fable to court: Tracing the Towards a framework for integration of Health information utilisation among
curation of indigenous indigenous knowledge into services of expectant mothers in Abeokuta Metropolis,
knowledge in a biopiracy case - public libraries in South Africa - Dr. M. Ogun State, Nigeria – Mr. S. O. Adeyoyin &
13:50 – 14.10
Mr. F. Kapepiso & Mr. R. Higgs Mhlongo, University of South Africa Ms. A. A. Sokoya – Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta , Nigeria & Yaba
College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria.
Indigenous knowledge Investigation of use of traditional Perceptions of Mzuzu University final year
management: Roles of public medicine by Mzuzu University staff - Mr. nursing students on the health information
libraries and archives in H. L. Abdullah, Mr. G. Dube & Mr. A. systems in Malawian hospitals - Mr M.
preserving and providing access Kanyundo-Mzuzu University, Malawi Chaura, Mr. A. Kanyundo & Mr. M. Chipeta,
to indigenous knowledge (IK) in Mzuzu University, Malawi
14.10 – 14:30
Namibia: Case study of “Preserve
Namibia Indigenous Knowledge”
project - Ms. N. Hamwaalwa,
Namibia Library and Archives
Service (NLAS)
Preservation of traditional Specialized information service delivery for
medicinal knowledge: Initiatives appropriate use of agrochemical products in
and techniques in rural Ghana – Mr..A. B. Fuseini & Ms. H. A
14:30 – 14:50
communities in KwaZulu Natal – Discussions Kugblenu-Mahama - Ho Technical University,
Ms N. C. Khanyile, University of Ghana
Zululand, South Africa
14:50 – 15:30 Discussions Discussions
15:30 – 16:00 Announcements and End of Day 2
8Day 3 – Wednesday, 10 February 2021
08:30 – 09:00 Delegates assemble at the conference hotel for tours (details to be announced during the conference)- Optional
Plenary Session 3A: XVIV SCECSAL Conference Exhibition
Chairperson: Ms Ritva Niskala
09:00 – 09:45 EMERALD
ELSEVIER: Vital tools for boosting the impact and visibility of academic institutions - Lucia Schoombee, Senior Research
09:45 – 10:30
Intelligence Consultant
10:30 –11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:20 Namibian College of Open Learning, NAMCOL
EBSCO: From start to finish, EBSCO is the ONE & ONLY choice for your Library. Join us for a journey into what is possible -
11:20 – 11:40
Bronwyn Rassmann
11:40 – 12:00 SABINET: The new Sabinet Journal platform - Madira Makhubela, Portfolio Manager
12:00 – 12:45 SPRINGER NATURE
12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break
Plenary Session 3B: XVIV SCECSAL Conference Exhibition
Chairperson: Ms Aletta Dunn
14:00 – 14:20 TAYLOR & FRANCIS
14:20 – 14:40 PROQUEST
14:40 – 15:00 JOVE
15:00 – 15.20 WWIS
15:20 – 16:00 Announcements and End of Day 3
Day 4 – Thursday, 11 February 2021
9Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 5B: Library and Parallel Session 5C: Projects
Parallel Session 5A: Innovative digital technology- information research and community Room: TBA; Chairperson: Dr. C.
based library and information services in Africa support services Mchombu
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Mr J. Ndinoshiho Room: TBA; Chairperson: Dr. J. P. Anbu
K.
09:00 – 09:20 WhatsApp as a platform for the delivery The impact of the basic ICT skills IFLA: Health and Bio-sciences Libraries
of library and information services - Dr. training on the livelihood of the Section – IFLA-Prof. Maria Musoke-
A. Chaputula & Mr. H. L. Abdullah-Mzuzu graduates: A case study of Oshana (Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic
University, Malawi Regional Library - Mr J. Muleka - Affairs at Kyambogo University in
Oshana Regional Library, Namibia Kampala, Uganda)
09:20 – 09:40 The impact of library 2.0 in the Provision of relevant information by All libraries in SADC region need be
transformation of academic library the Parliament Library of Namibia to inclusive – Mr. Meliherius Haukambe
services in Africa - Mr H. Tokwe - meet the information needs of (Acting Director-National Council for
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe Members of Namibian Parliament - Mrs Disability, Namibia)
H. P. Robert, Dr C. Mchombu & Dr J.
Shimaneni - University of Namibia &
National Assembly of Namibia
09:40 – 10:00 Developing a framework for web Awareness of electronic resources at Joint Centre for Knowledge Sciences-
archiving of indigenous knowledge the national open university of Nigeria Project/ IUM Prof. Kingo Mchombu-
systems in selected academic (NOUN) library: Students' lecturers' and Advisor: Founder and Governing
institutional repositories in South Africa - librarians' perceptions - Mr. B.O Council. International University of
Mr T. Balogun & Prof. T. Kalusopa- Oluwaseun & Prof. O. B. Onyancha- management.
University of Zululand & University of National Open University of Nigeria &
Namibia University of South Africa
10:00 – 10:20 Find Yo Faya: Promoting the use of Research and development (R&D), Preserving Memory of African
technology among primary school creativity and innovation in academic Liberation History -Ms Phyllis Johnson-
children: A case of ShadiShadi Primary libraries in Malawi: A way to rethink Founding Director and Special Projects
School -Ms. S. Molatedi & Ms. B. library development in 21st century - Southern African Research &
Ketlhoilwe-University of Botswana. Mr. S. C. Lubanga & Mr. J. Mumba- Documentation Centre.
10National Local Government Finance
Committee, Malawi & University of
Livingstonia, Malawi
10:20 – 11:00 Discussions Discussions Discussions
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
Plenary Session 4: SCECSAL General Assembly
Room: TBA; Chairperson: Ms Namutenya Hamwaalwa (NIWAN Chairperson)
14:00 – 15:30 • Summary/Highlights from XXIV SCECSAL Conference – Ms Foibe Shaambeni SCECSAL National Organizing Committee
• Country Reports – Presidents/Chairpersons of Member Associations
• Key Updates from the SCECSAL General Council - SCECSAL Secretariat
• XXV SCECSAL Conference (2022) Updates – LIASA President
• Announcement - SCECSAL 2024 Host - SCECSAL Secretariat
• Acceptance statement: host for SCECSAL 2024 – President/Chairperson – SCECSAL Member Association
• SCECSAL 2020 Resolutions – SCECSAL President
Plenary Session 4: Closing Ceremony
Room: TBA; Chairperson: LIASA President
15:30 – 16:00 Closing Ceremony Hon Veno Kauaria (Member of Parliament; Former NIWAN Chairperson)
Post-Conference Events
Friday, 12 February 2021
09:30 - 17:00 Tours on request
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