Health Information Updates to and from Africa

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

jgreigshaw — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:50:40 +0000

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:

Preliminary application using online form – deadline 24th June 2013
Shortlisted candidates will be informed in early July
Full proposal – deadline 3rd September 2013

For full information about applications see the Elsevier Foundation website

Jean Shaw, Phi

Tagged: Elsevier Foundation, Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries, proposals

Internship at Costello Medical Consulting in Cambridge, UK

cmsengezi — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:54:55 +0000

The Costello Medical Consulting Global Health Internship aims to provide a long-term solution to the need for evidence-based health policies and treatments in low- or middle- income countries.

The program will share skills and knowledge in evidence-based medicine, medical communication and health economics through working together on a specific health problem from the intern’s community.

Applicants must be nationas of a low- or middle-income country, working in a health-related profession, who will be able to use the skills gained during their internship to benefit their work and their own community.

Download the GMC Global Health Internship announcement

Chipo Msengezi ITOCA

Tagged: Costello Medical Consulting Global Health, GMC Global Health Internship, internship

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

cmsengezi — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:44:22 +0000

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 Open Access policy in place. “The Library’s efforts have continued to bear fruit”, she explains, “The university’s management has recognized open access as a means to advance research, and enhance the visibility of what the university itself produces. At national level other institutions have intensified their own efforts to promote open access.” As she goes onto explain, it’s not just one university which stands to benefit: “The Library is committed to continue with the role of providing leadership in this area not only for the University of Nairobi but also for the entire academic community in Kenya.”

Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of research (254kb)

Agatha’s article forms part of a forthcoming ACU and INASP publication exploring how university libraries across the region are enabling their institutions to strengthen research and teaching and ensure excellence in what they do.

Chipo Msengezi

Tagged: INASP, Open Access, University of Nairobi, UoN

Open Access: Knowledge Sharing and Sustainable Scholarly Communication in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

cmsengezi — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:36:09 +0000

An EIFL project, funded by the Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER) to run until June 2014. It is being implemented with the Kenya Library & Information Services Consortium (KLISC), the Consortium for Tanzania Universities and Research Libraries (COTUL), and the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL).

The aim of the project is to raise visbility and accessibility of research outputs in three countries. It builds on previous work of EIFL in the region and combines awareness raising, policy work and practical training to promote, support and establish open access (OA) journals and OA repositories at institutions of higher learning.

More info

Chipo Msengezi ITOCA

Tagged: Consortium for Tanzania Universities and Research Libraries, Consortium of Uganda University Libraries, COTUL, CUUL, EIFL, Kenya Library & Information Services Consortium, KLISC, SPIDER

Malawi Journal of Library and Information Science (MJLIS)

cmsengezi — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:50:57 +0000

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

Tagged: Bunda Campus, journal, Malawi, Malawi Journal of Library and Information Science, MJLIS

Elsevier Foundation Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries

cmsengezi — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:16:58 +0000

Winners of the Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries include:

Enhancing Access to Research in Central and West Africa, Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa, ITOCA
Strengthening evidenced based healthcare in Tanzania, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Other winning achievements/projects are from MLA/Librarians Without Borders (MLA/WB) Program, Dhulikhel Hospital (DH) and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) (Nepal Knowledge Nexus), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.

“The Elsevier Foundation grant will enable us to address the critical need for capacity building and information literacy to boost Africa’s participation in the global research community,” said Gracian Chimwaza, Executive Director, Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), “Making research available is one step—another vital step is ensuring that we help build researchers’ information literacy skills. This will ensure that this critical knowledge-sharing process is ultimately sustainable. Our project will empower the research community from this region to also contribute and share their innovations and research with the rest of the world.”

Chipo Msengezi ITOCA

Tagged: Elsevier, Elsevier Foundation, Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries, ITOCA, MUHAS

African Public Libraries Summit: Informing Africa, Developing Africa

cmsengezi — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:29:29 +0000

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 each other to discuss the opportunities for creating successful, 21st century libraries that contribute to the development priorities of African communities, countries and continent.

Reports and presentations from the conference are now available on the website, some referring to a proposed African Public Library Network.

Chipo Msengezi ITOCA

Tagged: African Public Libraries Summit, Gates Foundation, IFLA, South Africa

UNISA/IFLA Regional office for Africa Public Lecture Series: “African Librarianship in the 21st Century”

cmsengezi — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:00:49 +0000

The Executive Director of the UNISA Library Services, Dr Buhle Mbambo-Thata, cordially invites you to the 6th Annual UNISA/IFLA Regional Office for Africa Public Lecture on African Librarianship in the 21st Century.

When :23 May 2013

Where: Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Protea Restaurant (ORT Building), Pretoria, South Africa

Time: 12:00

Speaker: Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan

RSVP: Lindi Nhlapo lnhlapo@unisa.ac.za, +2712 429 6374

Chipo ITOCA

UNISA / IFLA Les conférence publique du Bureau régional pour l’Afrique sur la «Bibliothéconomie africaine au 21e siècle”

Le Directeur exécutif des Services de Bibliothèque UNISA, Dr Buhle Mbambo-Thata, vous invite cordialement à la 6e Conférence publique de l’UNISA / Bureau Régional pour l’Afrique sur la bibliothéconomie africaine au 21e siècle.

Date: 23 mai 2013

Lieu: Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Protea Restaurant (ORT bâtiment), Pretoria, Afrique du Sud

Heure: 12:00

Conférencière: Dr Helena Asamoah-Hassan

RSVP: Lindi Nhlapo lnhlapo@unisa.ac.za, +2712 429 6374

Tagged: African, IFLA, Librarianship, UNISA

African Library Summit 2013 / Sommet africain des bibliothèques

cmsengezi — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:23:19 +0000

The aim of the African Library Summit 2013, the second event of its kind hosted by the Unisa Library, the IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Regional Office for Africa and the IFLA Africa Section, is to create an opportunity for established leaders to engage on significant issues in support of quality library and information services and librarianship on the African continent.

Target Audience:
The African Library Summit 2013 is a top-level meeting of high-ranking officials, including

African library and information service (LIS) policy makers
LIS leaders and senior LIS management
Senior LIS educators and senior LIS researchers

The Pre-summit workshops on 2 July 2013 will be open to all LIS practitioners.

Important dates:

Deadline for submission of poster abstracts: 25 March 2013
Notification date of accepted poster abstracts: 5 April 2013
Final paper submission deadline for Summit proceedings publication: 28 June 2013
Registration (speakers and delegates): 28 January to 3 June 2013

More information

L’objectif du Sommet africain des bibliothèques 2013, le deuxième événement du genre organisé par la Bibliothèque Unisa, l’IFLA (Fédération internationale des associations et institutions de bibliothécaires), Bureau régional pour l’Afrique et de la Section Afrique de l’IFLA, est de créer une opportunité pour les dirigeants établis de réfléchir sur les questions importantes afin d’encourager la qualité des services de bibliothèque et d’information et la profession et la formation des bibliothécaires sur le continent africain.

Public cible:
Le Sommet africain de bibliothèques 2013 est une réunion de haut niveau des hauts fonctionnaires, y compris

Les responsables et managers de bibliothèques et de services d’information
Les formateurs et les chercheurs en bibliothéconomie

Le 2 juillet 2013 un atelier sera ouvert à tous les professionnels de bibliothèques et de services d’information

Dates importantes:

Date limite pour la soumission des résumés d’affiches: 25 mars 2013
Date de notification de résumés d’affiches acceptées: 5 avril 2013
Dernière date limite pour la soumission de publication pour le sommet: 28 Juin 2013
Inscription (conférenciers et des délégués): 28 janvier to juin 2013

Tagged: African Library Summit, IFLA, UNISA

Call for Papers

nigepalphi — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:36:25 +0000

The Malawi Library Association ( MALA ) has announced that the XXIst Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations ( SCECSAL ) biennial conference will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi, 11-15 August 2014, on the theme ” information and knowledge management as a driving force for socio-economic development in Africa “.

The Association invites the submission of abstracts ( approximately 500 words ) to be considered for papers to be presented at SCECSAL 2014.

There are ten sub-themes, one of which is ” Knowledge and information in health care delivery systems “.

The deadline for abstracts is 31 October 2013.

All details on the SCESCAL website.

Nigel Palmer Phi

L’association des bibliothèques du Malawi (MALA) a annoncée que la 21ième conférence des associations de bibliothèques de l’est, du centre et du sud de l’Afrique (SCECSAL) aura lieu à Lilongwe, au Malawi, du 11 au 15 août 2014, sur le thème “information et de la gestion des connaissances en tant que force motrice de développement socio-économique en Afrique ».

L’Association vous invite à soumettre des résumés (environ 500 mots, en langue anglaise) qui seront pris en considération pour les présentations à la conférence SCECSAL 2014.

Il ya dix sous-thèmes, dont l’un est «la connaissance et l’information dans la provision des soins de santé».

La date limite pour les résumés est le 31 octobre 2013.

Tous les détails sur le site SCESCAL.

Tagged: knowledge management, Malawi, SCECSAL