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Welcome to our blog, your go-to space for insights, inspiration, and the latest updates on our products and programs.

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Programs

April 20, 2026

The Young African Library Leaders Fellowship — 2026 Cohort

After a two-year pause, Library Aid Africa has officially commenced the 2026 cohort of the YALLF Fellowship. This program is dedicated to building the leadership capacity of selected young library professionals across Africa over a one-year period.

Reports

April 16, 2026

Umma Hosts Librarians-in-Tech Event in Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria

Umma hosted a Librarians-in-Tech event in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the first of its kind in her library. She brought together 34 participants, including library staff and students at the e-library in Nasarawa state, Nigeria.

Reports

April 16, 2026

Librarians-in-Tech Kicks Off in Malawi

Librarians across Africa are navigating a quiet but urgent shift. The tools, systems, and expectations of their profession are changing, but many are still finding their footing in understanding what that means for their day-to-day work and their communities.

Programs

March 6, 2026

Librarians-in-Tech Event Initiative

Technology is changing the way we live, work, and deliver services. The last time I visited a hospital, I did not need to carry physical cards or watch nurses move files between desks like they did a few years ago. Across healthcare, transportation, music, fashion, and textiles, we see innovation and creativity changing how services are delivered. The library ecosystem in Africa deserves the same innovation.

Programs

March 6, 2026

Grant Application and Project Implementation Guidance Course

Libraries across Africa are doing meaningful work in their communities, from promoting digital literacy to creating programs that support learning and access to information. However, one challenge has remained consistent over the years: access to funding and resources needed to turn ideas into fully implemented projects.

Programs

March 6, 2026

LibraryXAfrica: Empowering Librarians with LibraryTech Skills to Lead Innovation in Libraries

Research has shown a clear gap between traditional library education and the LibraryTech skills librarians need today. While library schools provide strong foundations, many librarians are not fully prepared for the technological demands of modern library services.

Reports

February 19, 2026

Library Aid Africa Appoints ThinkField Law as Company Secretaries & Corporate Governance Advisors

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

Digital librarianship is here, and Dr. Benedicta Uchendu is giving 30 young librarians at Ignatius Ajuru University Library a firsthand experience of its possibilities.

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

The Role of Libraries in Promoting Sustainable Digital Inclusiveness in Nigeria by Ramatu A. Haliru, Kaduna State Nigeria

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

“Think Before You Click” workshop at Federal Government Girls College, Ibusa, Nigeria

Reports

January 8, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program: Promoting Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy and Online Safety

In this internet age, where people have access to information and data at their fingertips, new questions continue to rise around safety, privacy, and the ethical use of the internet.

Reports

December 12, 2025

Zambia National Library Policy: Insights from the Development Process

Zambia National Policy: Insights from the Development Process

Programs

December 11, 2025

Researchers in Residence

Engaging Alumni towards Impact: Our Strategy with YALLF Alumni Researchers-in-Residence

Activities

December 10, 2025

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

Closing the Digital Gap for Pensioners: The Cyber Zone Project at La Lucia Library, South Africa

Programs

October 29, 2025

Building the Next Generation of Library Leaders in Africa

Insights from Library Stakeholders Consultative Sessions on Young African Library Leaders Fellowship Impact Fellowship Network Research

Reports

October 16, 2025

Interview: Dunstanette Orehdola Bodkin

interview with Dunstanette Orehdola Bodkin, The Deputy Chief Librarian, Sierra Leone Library Board

Activities

August 28, 2025

We’re Hiring: Partnership and Business Development Associate

Join us in transforming libraries into hubs of knowledge, innovation, and opportunity across Africa!

Programs

July 19, 2025

LibraryselfieInitiative

LibrarySelfie2025 is back, bringing book lovers, students, and library enthusiasts together to showcase their fav...

Programs

April 20, 2026

The Young African Library Leaders Fellowship — 2026 Cohort

Reports

April 16, 2026

Umma Hosts Librarians-in-Tech Event in Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria

Reports

April 16, 2026

Librarians-in-Tech Kicks Off in Malawi

Programs

March 6, 2026

Librarians-in-Tech Event Initiative

Programs

March 6, 2026

Grant Application and Project Implementation Guidance Course

Programs

March 6, 2026

LibraryXAfrica: Empowering Librarians with LibraryTech Skills to Lead Innovation in Libraries

Reports

February 19, 2026

Library Aid Africa Appoints ThinkField Law as Company Secretaries & Corporate Governance Advisors

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

Digital librarianship is here, and Dr. Benedicta Uchendu is giving 30 young librarians at Ignatius Ajuru University Library a firsthand experience of its possibilities.

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

The Role of Libraries in Promoting Sustainable Digital Inclusiveness in Nigeria by Ramatu A. Haliru, Kaduna State Nigeria

Programs

January 13, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

“Think Before You Click” workshop at Federal Government Girls College, Ibusa, Nigeria

Reports

January 8, 2026

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program: Promoting Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy and Online Safety

In this internet age, where people have access to information and data at their fingertips, new questions continue to rise around safety, privacy, and the ethical use of the internet.

Reports

December 12, 2025

Zambia National Library Policy: Insights from the Development Process

Zambia National Policy: Insights from the Development Process

Programs

December 11, 2025

Researchers in Residence

Engaging Alumni towards Impact: Our Strategy with YALLF Alumni Researchers-in-Residence

Activities

December 10, 2025

Library Internet Governance Ambassadors Program

Closing the Digital Gap for Pensioners: The Cyber Zone Project at La Lucia Library, South Africa

Programs

October 29, 2025

Building the Next Generation of Library Leaders in Africa

Insights from Library Stakeholders Consultative Sessions on Young African Library Leaders Fellowship Impact Fellowship Network Research

Reports

October 16, 2025

Interview: Dunstanette Orehdola Bodkin

interview with Dunstanette Orehdola Bodkin, The Deputy Chief Librarian, Sierra Leone Library Board

Activities

August 28, 2025

We’re Hiring: Partnership and Business Development Associate

Join us in transforming libraries into hubs of knowledge, innovation, and opportunity across Africa!

Programs

July 19, 2025

LibraryselfieInitiative

LibrarySelfie2025 is back, bringing book lovers, students, and library enthusiasts together to showcase their fav...

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