Connecting African librarians through Librarytech conversations
A librarian-led initiative creating spaces to explore emerging technologies, build digital skills, and reimagine library services for the digital age.
Why LibrariansInTech?
Leading Transformation
Technology is reshaping libraries. LibrariansInTech ensures African librarians are not just keeping up—but leading the transformation.
Explore LibraryTech Ideas
Through community-driven conversations, participants explore LibraryTech ideas.
Equip Library Professionals
Every conversation equips librarians with practical ideas to strengthen their libraries and their careers in the digital age.
A programme for librarians exploring technology.
LibrariansInTech creates opportunities for library students and professionals to learn about emerging technologies, exchange ideas, and develop relevant technology skills.
Experiences from the LiT community.
Read report from hosts and participants about their LibrariansInTech experiences.
“I got to pitch to my Professional colleagues the need to adapt to tech, to have the requisite skills and how to obtain them.”
Halliru Sani Salihu
Nigeria
“- Active participation from members. - Participants showed great interest in the LibrayXAfrica program.”
Catherine Amia
Uganda
“Every participant was eager to learn more on how they can advance the library professional from the traditional ways to new ways that Library Aid Africa is advocating ”
Tayanjana Kaponda Zakaria
Malawi
“In my library, this is the first time an event of such magnitude was held, and they were very grateful and wish another one could be held ”
Umma Kaltumi Ibrahim
Nigeria
“there were recommendations for the policy makers in Librarianship”
Samson Okpanachi Abu
Nigeria
“We were able to be on Facebook live which gave more participants access to the event. Participants learnt a lot and gained new perspective about the library profession. Participants called for a WhatsApp group which has already been created for ongoing interactions on tech. The event has sparked eagerness to connect with partners to promote tech in the library.”
Dunstanette Iyamide Orehdola Bodkin
Sierra Leone
“Being able to deliver the message to the participants! ”
Shukurah Omowumi JUNAID
Nigeria
Bring LibrariansInTech to your community.
Library professionals across Africa can apply to host a LibrariansInTech event, either in person or virtually.
Library Aid Africa provides programme materials, promotional support, access to Zoom for virtual events, and coordination throughout the cohort.
Apply to host