XXIV SCECSAL Conference Theme: Inclusive Libraries and Information Services Towards Achieving Prosperity for Sustainable Development in

Safari Hotel , 8-11 February 2021

Programme [Updated: 3 February 2021]

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Pre-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: 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. - (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

2 Parallel 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 ’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 : 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 - 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, 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,

3 Technology-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

4 University 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

5 Day 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, & 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 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 , 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

6 10:00 – 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 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;

7 Scottish 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 – 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, Zululand, South Africa 14:50 – 15:30 Discussions Discussions 15:30 – 16:00 Announcements and End of Day 2

8 Day 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

9 Parallel 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-. Mr. S. C. Lubanga & Mr. J. Mumba- Documentation Centre.

10 National 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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