A Call for Training on Capacity Development for Library and Information Professionals

This course is NOT on the teaching schedule!, it will be added soon

Course Details

In every organization, including libraries, capacity building is a key factor in coping with changes especially in the digital age where tools and technologies evolve at a geometric rate. The success or failure of any library depends largely on the level and capacity of its staff.

As a result, competencies, and skills are the basic building blocks of human resource management. In view of these realities, libraries are deeply engaged in training and developing the capacity, competencies, and skills of their staff to cope with the trends.

The flow of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the rapid adoption of these technologies in library and information centers have greatly justified the need to train and retrain library and information professionals (LIPs) to function effectively in their service delivery. Their qualities will greatly determine how the library or information center will achieve its vision and mission.

 

Therefore, the purpose of this training is to enhance participants’ professional level of skills and competence for effective delivery of library and information services.

Þ    To apply various new trends in cataloguing and classification of library materials;

Þ    To plan and develop a written policy for library and information centres;

Þ    To effectively plan and conduct library stocktaking;

Þ    To effectively plan and conduct weeding of library materials efficiently;

Þ    To explore the application of social media in marketing library and information services;

Þ    To equip participants with proper management of electronic resources in libraries;

 

Methods of Delivery: Interactive sessions, presentations, and hands-on practices.

Training Fee: The fee for participation is TZS 500,000/-. It covers tuition fees, course materials, lunch, and light refreshments during breaks. Participants are expected to meet their travel and accommodation costs while attending the course.

Note: Interested participants should confirm their participation and payments by Friday, 28th January 2022.                                                     

Contact Details

For further information about the training (registration, course content, and payments) please do not hesitate to contact: Head of Executive Development and Consultancy, 5 Shaaban Robert Street, P. O. Box 11101, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Email: hedc@ifm.ac.tz

Course Coordinator

Mr. Edger Mtitu

Phone: 0714572011 or 0692477113

 

Email:  edger.mtitu@ifm.ac.tz

Librarians, Information Professionals, Knowledge Management Officers, Records Management Officers, LIS Students, and any other Interested Individuals.

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