Impact & Stories

Impact & Stories

Documenting the experiences and outcomes of LibrariansInTech across Africa.

Our Impact

LibrariansInTech by the numbers

The programme tracks key indicators across each cohort. Figures are updated as new cohorts are completed.

42Events Hosted
38Hosts
14Countries
900+Librarians Reached
Host Stories

Experiences from LibrariansInTech hosts

LibrariansInTech hosts organise events within their own institutions and communities.

Amara Osei-Bonsu
Host Story

"Hosting the LiT event opened my eyes to how AI tools can transform the way we catalogue and surface resources for patrons. The discussion was lively and participants were genuinely curious."

Amara Osei-Bonsu

Amara Osei-Bonsu

Accra, Ghana

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Sipho Ndlovu
Host Story

"Organising the virtual event was easier than I expected. Library Aid Africa provided everything I needed. Our attendees came from three different countries."

Sipho Ndlovu

Sipho Ndlovu

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Chiamaka Eze
Host Story

"My participants had never thought about metadata in this way. After the event, two of them reached out saying they'd started exploring digital tools at their libraries."

Chiamaka Eze

Chiamaka Eze

Enugu, Nigeria

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Participant Stories

Perspectives from participants

Participants bring different experiences and interests to LibrariansInTech events.

Fatima Aliyu
Participant Story

"I came not knowing what to expect from a data science session. I left with three tools I'm now using daily, and a network of librarians I stay in touch with."

Fatima Aliyu

Fatima Aliyu

Abuja, Nigeria

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Kwame Mensah
Participant Story

"The discussion on open access was eye-opening. I didn't realise how many free resources existed that we weren't directing our patrons to."

Kwame Mensah

Kwame Mensah

Kumasi, Ghana

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Programme Reports

Cohort reports provide an overview of the events organised, outcomes achieved, and lessons learned each cycle.

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Share Your Experience

Have you hosted or attended a LibrariansInTech event? We'd love to hear about it.

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