Connecting African Librarians through Librarytech conversations
LibrariansInTech is a continent-wide initiative by Library Aid Africa that sparks conversations on technology, innovation, and the future of libraries. Led by librarians, for librarians, it empowers Africa's library professionals to explore emerging technologies, build digital skills, and reimagine library services for the digital age.
Learn. Connect. Innovate.
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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.
Host a LibrariansInTech Event
Bring the conversation to your library, campus, community, or professional network.
- Host event in-person
- Host event virtually
- At least five participants
Anyone can host a
LibrariansInTech Event.
Library and Information Science students
Academic librarians
Public librarians
School librarians
Special librarians
Library educators
Library associations and institutions
Our Growing Impact
LibrariansInTech is creating a vibrant community of technology-driven librarians across Africa.
The initiative has been hosted in countries including Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, and Sierra Leone, bringing together librarians to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation in their institutions.
Every event strengthens digital capacity, expands professional networks, and inspires action.
Photos of events
Dunstanette Bodkin
LIT 2026 | Sierra Leone
Benedicta Uchendu
LIT 2026 | Nigeria
Umma Kaltumi Ibrahim
LIT 2026 | Nigeria
Tayajana Zakaria
LIT 2026 | Malawi
Be Part of the Movement
Whether you are a student, early-career librarian, experienced professional, educator, or library leader, there is a place for you in LibrariansInTech. Together, we are building a new generation of African librarians equipped to lead, innovate, and transform libraries. Host LibrariansInTech. Connect with Peers. Shape the Future.
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