Category Archives: Information resources

Elsevier Foundation – Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries Program – call for proposals

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Elsevier is now accepting Phase 1 applications for grants from the above programme. Single year grants  USD 5,000 – 50,000 Multi-year grants (up to three years) up to a total of USD 100,000 The application process is in two stages: … Continue reading →

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Enhancing the Visibility and Accessibility of Research: Demystifying and Promoting Open Access at the University of Nairobi

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

In the article, Agatha Kabagu, Deputy University Librarian (Planning), University of Nairobi Library and Country Coordinator of INASP’s PERii Programme discusses strategic planning, capacity building and collaboration at a national level, all of which proved essential elements in getting the … Continue reading →

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Malawi Journal of Library and Information Science (MJLIS)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

The MJLIS was launched in March 2013, with articles on integrated library systems, multiple databases searching and developing the Malawi Library Association. (Contact: Geoffrey F. Salanje, Librarian, Bunda Campus, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources) Chipo Msengezi           ITOCA

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African Public Libraries Summit: Informing Africa, Developing Africa

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

On 19 September 2012, the first-ever continent-wide convening of public library leaders and policymakers met under the theme of “Informing Africa, Developing Africa.” The summit took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over the course of three days, delegates engaged with … Continue reading →

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Récompense pour améliorer l’accès du public à l’information sur la santé

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

La date limite est proche! L’appel est toujours ouvert aux membres de l’AHILA (Association des bibliothécaires de l’information de la santé en Afrique) ou quiconque prêt à adhérer à l’Association, de déposer sa candidature pour améliorer l’accès du public à … Continue reading →

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Grants for Improving Public Access to Health Information

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

The deadline is drawing near ! The call is still open to members of AHILA ( Association for health Information Librarians in Africa) or anyone willing to join the Association to apply for an award for improving Public Access to … Continue reading →

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NUANCE : February Issue / numéro de février

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

The Newsletter of the UbuntuNet Alliance : Network, Collaboration, Education ( NUANCE ) has items of interest to African librarians and network users in its February issue.  The AGM of the Alliance will be held at Protea Hotel, Entebbe in … Continue reading →

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University of Nairobi Open Access Policy

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Agatha Kabagu, Deputy University Librarian of the University of Nairobi Library, has written an article ” Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of research “. This discusses strategic planning, capacity building and collaboration at a national level, all of which proved … Continue reading →

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Phi Blog in French

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Phi ( Partnerships in Health Information ) is delighted to announce that Lucile Desligneres from the Oxford University Language Centre has generously agreed to translate future Phi blog posts originally written in English into French and add them to this … Continue reading →

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mPowering Frontline Health Workers

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

  This is a three year public-private partnership aiming to improve child health by accelerating the adoption of mobile technology (phones, tablets etc.) among health workers in low and medium income countries. Such technology will particularly benefit health workers in … Continue reading →

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