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] Sponsors 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: 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 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 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 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, 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