Preliminary Programme
Monday 26 October
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Inaugural session Venue: TBC TBC - Director of the University of Nairobi Library Dr Mathew Moyo - Chief Director of Library and Information Service, North-West University and Chair of ICIL-Africa’s Standing Committee |
| 09:45 - 10:45 | Keynote Speaker: TBC |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Tea and poster viewing Venue: Foyer |
| 11:15 - 12:45 | PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| Session 1 | AI, Emerging Technologies and Future Literacies I Chair (proposed): Prof. C. I. Ugwu Venue: TBC |
| Navigating Overlapping AI-Enabled Literature Discovery Tools: An Exploratory Study of Postgraduate Students at the University of Johannesburg (Paper) Kabelo Dhlamini - University of Johannesburg | |
| Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Transforming Learning and Research in Ghanaian Universities (Paper) Jennifer Antwi - Accra Technical University | |
| Session 2 | Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Ecosystems I Chair (proposed): Dr Judith Mavodza Venue: TBC |
| Piloting an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot for automated virtual reference services at the University of Eswatini. Siphamandla Tsabedze - University of Eswatini | |
| AI Agents in Academic Libraries: Navigating Knowledge Justice and Ethical Innovation in the Age of Automation (Paper) Setlabo Phala - Milpark Education | |
| Balancing AI Integration and Critical Thinking Development: The Paradox of Artificial Intelligence Among Postgraduate Students of the University of Nairobi (Paper) Dorothy Omollo - University of Nairobi | |
| Session 3 | Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development I Chair (proposed): Dr Brenda van Wyk Venue: TBC |
| Navigating the Digital and Material Divide: Information-Seeking Strategies of Urban and Rural Secondary School Students in Kenya (Paper) Dr John Mwaura Ireri - Chuka University | |
| The Role of Cultural Heritage Institutions in Promoting Information Literacy for Community Resilience and Sustainability (Panel discussion) Charles Ogendi Nyamache - University of Nairobi | |
| Decolonizing the Nigerian French Literature Curriculum through Information Literacy, Talents and Innovation (Paper) Akintunde Ayodeji Giwa - Tai Solarin Federal University of Education | |
| Session 4 | Education, Employability and Lifelong Learning I Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC |
| Open Educational Resources and Digital Knowledge Platforms: Initiatives from the Government of India and Higher Educational Institutions (Paper) Debal Chandra Kar - Galgotias University | |
| Integrating Emerging AI Technologies into French Literature Pedagogy in Nigerian Universities ( Paper) Akintunde Ayodeji Giwa - Tai Solarin Federal University of Education | |
| French Literature Teaching in Multilingual Societies: Fostering Employability and Lifelong Learning (Paper) Akintunde Ayodeji Giwa - Tai Solarin Federal University of Education | |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Keynote Speaker: TBC |
| 14:15 - 15:15 | PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| Session 1 | AI, Emerging Technologies and Future Literacies II Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC |
| Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst of Information Literacy: Community Libraries in the North West Province, South Africa (Paper) Neli Tshabalala - North-West University | |
| Influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Information Literacy Skills among Medical Undergraduate Students in Selected Universitiein Kenya (Paper) Evans Momanyi - Kenya Methodist University | |
| Session 2 | Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Ecosystems II Chair (proposed): Prof Tracey Overbey Venue: TBC |
| Unreliable Science: Unravelling the Impact of Mainstream Media Misrepresentation (Paper) Kim Holmberg - University of Turku, Finland | |
| A Digital Competence Framework for Information Professionals: Integrating Information Ethics in Learning and Development (Paper) Lesego Makhafola - University of Pretoria | |
| Session 3 | Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development II Chair (proposed): Dr Jeremiah E. Ugwulebo Venue: TBC |
| Between Rhetoric and Realities: Decolonizing Artificial Intelligence and Structural Transformation in African Economies (Paper) Elisha Ondieki Makori - University of Nairobi | |
| Advancing Social Justice through Digital Transformation to Bridge the Digital Divide in Disadvantaged Areas of South Africa (Paper) Hlompo Mongala - North-West University | |
| Session 4 | Education, Employability and Lifelong Learning II Chair (proposed): Dr Mathew Moyo Venue: TBC |
| Integrating Information Literacy and Employability Competencies through Work-Integrated Collaboration in LIS Education (Paper) Lungile Luthuli - University of South Africa | |
| Implementing Storytelling and Reading to Promote Literacy in the Primary Schools of South Africa (Paper) Resenga Jan Maluleka - University of South Africa | |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Day close and announcements |
| 17:00 - 19:30 | Cocktail Function |
Tuesday 27 October
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:40 | Keynote Speaker: TBC |
| 09:45 - 11:15 | Workshops - first half Title: Responsible AI use Title: TBC |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Tea |
Workshops - second half Title: Responsible AI use Title: TBC | |
| 13:15 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| Session 1 | Education, Employability and Lifelong Learning III Chair (proposed): Matlala Rachel Mahlatji Venue: TBC |
| Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Bridging the Gap between LIS Education and Graduate Employability in South Africa (Paper) Maoka Dikotla - University of South Africa | |
| Information Literacy Training at Unisa: How it Evolved from 2007 to Date (Paper) Mapula M. Mercy Mokgele - University of South Africa | |
| Compassionate Leadership in the Digital Age: Advancing Teacher Well-Being in South Africa (Paper) Melese Shula - North-West University | |
| Session 2 | Lifelong Learning and Equitable Futures Chair (proposed): Ejike Udensi Igwebuike Venue: TBC |
| Investigating the Role of Academic Libraries in Promoting Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning in Nigeria (Paper) Dr Jeremiah E. Ugwulebo - University of Port Harcourt | |
| Bridging the Information Literacy Gap in Distance Education: Academic Library Strategies in a South African ODeL Context (Paper) Ramasela Setumu - University of South Africa | |
| Bridging the Digital Divide Through Culturally-Responsive Information Literacy: Empowering Marginalized Communities (Paper) Dorothy Omollo - University of Nairobi | |
| Session 3 | AI and Future Literacies III Chair (proposed): Dr Sabelo Chizwina Venue: TBC |
| Information Literacy in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: A Scoping Review (Paper) Dare Samuel Adeleke - Federal Polytechnic Ayede | |
| Empowering Societal Resilience through Critical AI Literacy: Repositioning Academic Libraries in Post-Truth Knowledge Ecosystems (Paper) Itumeleng Mpete - University of South Africa | |
| Session 4 | Integrity and Transversal Literacies Chair (proposed): Bolaji Oladokun Venue: TBC |
| Upholding Academic Integrity through Information Literacy: Ethical Engagement with AI in Higher Education (Paper) Molatoli Sephoko - University of the Free State | |
| Digital Literacy Proficiency as a Correlate for Use of Open-Access Institutional Repositories in Nigerian Universities (Paper) Ejike Udensi Igwebuike - Federal College of Education (Technical) Isu | |
| Challenges of Online Database Searching among Medical Students of Kaduna State University, Nigeria (Paper) Abubakar Abdulkareem - Kaduna State University |
Wednesday 28 October: Excursion Day
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 08:30 - 9:15 | Registration desk open for excursion sign-in Packed breakfast collected |
| 9:30 | Coaches depart from the conference venue Delegates must be seated by 09:20 |
| 09:30 - 15:30 | Excursion programme Including lunch on site |
Thursday 29 October
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:45 | Keynote Speaker: TBC |
| 10:00 - 11:30 | PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| Session 1 | Media, Digital and Transversal Literacies I Chair (proposed): Prof Jan Resenga Maluleka Venue: TBC |
| Government Interventions in Promoting Digital Literacy in Namibia (Paper) Esther Ndapewa Tobias - University of Zululand | |
| Mobile Access to Knowledge: Developing a Comprehensive Digital Library Service System for Nigerian University Students (Paper) Awoyemi Robert Akinade - Federal University of Technology, Akure | |
| The Challenges of Digital Literacy Education Among Rural-Based High School Educators in South Africa (Paper) Noxolo Nqobile Buthelezi - University of Zululand | |
| Session 2 | Information Literacy Talents and Innovation in Higher Education I Chair (proposed): Prof. Elisha Ondieki Makori Venu: TBC |
| Information Literacy, Talent Development and Innovation: Transforming the Indian Higher Education Library Ecosystem (Paper) Dr Debal Chandra Kar - Galgotias University | |
| Conceptual Model of the Link Between Information Literacy Talents and Innovative Services in University Libraries (Paper) Prof. C. I. Ugwu - NINLAN, Aba | |
| Towards an Integrated Theoretical Framework of Digital Library Use in Higher Institutions of Learning (Paper) Mary Acanit - University of South Africa | |
| Session 3 | AI, Data Science and Digital Transformation I Chair (proposed): Dr Chinyere Amalahu Venue: TBC |
| Convergence of Information Literacy and Cybersecurity Literacy 2020–2025: An Informetric Analysis (Paper) Nkosingiphile Zungu - University of Zululand | |
| Government Information Sources: An Open Research Data of India (Paper) Aarti Kumari - Galgotias University | |
| Session 4 | Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Ecosystems III Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC |
| AI-Enabled eLearning Platforms in Higher Education: Advancing Academic Integrity for Sustainable Futures (Paper) Joan Murumba - Texas A&M International University · | |
| Information Literacy as Ethical Conduct in Information Use at Higher Learning Institutions (Paper) Matlala Rachel Mahlatji - University of South Africa | |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Tea and poster walkthrough |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | PARALLEL SESSIONS |
| Session 1 | Media, Digital and Transversal Literacies II Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC |
| The Influence of Culture on the Information-Seeking and Use Behaviours of Youth in a South African Township (Paper) Dina Mashiyane and Dr Sabelo Chizwina - North-West University | |
| Information Literacy as a Pathway to Women’s Empowerment: An Experience from Mozambique (Paper) Kariane Regina Laurindo - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | |
| Session 2 | Information Literacy Talents and Innovation in Higher Education II Chair (proposed): Dr Mary Acanit Venue: TBC |
| The Effect of Information Literacy on Learners’ Talents and Innovation in Higher Education (Paper) Lynn Ochieno - University of Nairobi | |
| Pattern of Library Use 2018–2021 and the Expectation of Users in a University of Education: Implications and Remedies (Paper) Dr Chinyere Amalahu - Tai Solarin Federal University of Education | |
| Information literacy: a case for an integrated approach towards HEI’s teaching and learning goals ( Paper) Betsy Eister and Zuki Maya - Central University of Technology | |
| Session 3 | AI, Data Science and Digital Transformation II Chair (proposed): Abubakar Abdulkareem Venue: TBC |
| Operationalising Open Science Through Institutional Research Data Repositories in Comprehensive ODeL Institutions (Paper) Tinyiko Vivian Dube - University of South Africa | |
| Cybersecurity Governance and Citizen Trust in South Africa’s Transition to Digital Transformation Services (Paper) Amos Shibambi - University of South Africa | |
| Session 4 | Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development III Chair (proposed): Dr Dorothy Njiraine Venue: TBC |
| Fostering Information Literacy through a Citizen Science Landscape for Sustainability (Paper) Modiehi Rammutloa - University of South Africa | |
| Information Literacy as Epistemic Justice: Centering the Black Student Research Experience (Paper) Tracey Overbey - The Ohio State University Libraries | |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 14:15 | Keynote Speaker: TBC |
| Session 1 | Information Literacy Talents and Innovation in Higher Education III Chair (proposed): Dr Neli Tshabalala Venue: TBC |
| Use of Bibliometrics to Assess the Usage of the Print Collection in a CODeL University Library (Paper) Mpho Prellure Masingi - University of South Africa | |
| Scholarly Communication of Bibliotherapy Literature in South Africa: A Bibliometric Analysis (Paper) Koketso Manamela - University of South Africa | |
| Session 2 | AI, Data Science and Digital Transformation III Chair (proposed): Dr John Mwaura Ireri Venue: TBC |
| An AI-Driven Framework for Secure Information Systems in Resource-Constrained Environments (Paper) Haruna Dokoro Ahmed - Gombe State Polytechnic Bajoga | |
| Modeling the Predictive Role of Ethical Considerations in Blockchain Adoption within Academic Library Systems (Paper) Halimah Amuda - Federal Polytechnic, Ayede | |
| Session 3 | Poster exhibitions |
| Information Literacy as a Structuring Principle for Anti-Racist Informational Justice (Poster) Ana Paula Meneses Alves - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | |
| Digital Awareness: An Expanded Competence for the AI Era (Poster) Ana Paula Meneses Alves - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | |
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Gala Dinner |
Friday 30 October
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 09:40 | Keynote Speaker: TBC | |
| 09:45 - 11:15 | PLENARY SESSION Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC | |
| AI Behind the Scenes: Student Attitudes Toward Declaring GenAI Use in Nigerian Library Schools (Paper) Bolaji Oladokun - Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi | ||
| Data Literacy: Transforming Research Data Management in Kenya Agricultural Research Institutes (Paper) Emily Jeruto Ng’eno - Moi University, Eldoret | ||
| Information Literacy and Sustainable Futures in the Context of AI (Paper) Dr Judith Mavodza - Independent researcher | ||
| 11:15 - 11:35 | Tea | |
| 11:35 - 12:20 | DOCTORAL FORUM Doctoral research in progress - 7 min presentation, 2 min expert response Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC | |
| Can Shaykh GPT Be Trusted? Authority, AI and Islamic Literacy Maurice Hines - Northwestern University in Qatar | ||
| Developing an Adoption Framework for Generative AI in Academic Library Services: Kenyan Universities George Nyalwal - University of Nairobi | ||
| The Impact of Academic Library Services on Promoting Information Literacy among University Students Moloto Glenda Makate - Sol Plaatje University | ||
| The Multidimensionality of Poverty: A Scoping Review of the Informational Dimension Miriely da Silva Souza - Federal University of Minas Gerais | ||
| Strengthening Future-Ready Literacies: Integrating Generative AI into Information Literacy Programmes at SA Universities of Technology Pelisa Vanda - Central University of Technology, Free State | ||
| PECHAKUCHA SHOWCASE: 20 SLIDES × 20 SECONDS (6:40 TOTAL) Chair (proposed): TBC Venue: TBC | ||
| When Two Worlds Collide: Blending AI and Social Media to Teach Information Ethics via Digital Storytelling Dina Mashiyane - North-West University | ||
| AI-Powered Tutoring and Information Literacy: Rethinking Student Learning Kgasane Gift Seemela - North-West University | ||
| PADIM: From Information to Emancipation Ana Paula Meneses Alves - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais | ||
| Changing Information Literacy Instruction in the Context of AI Michael Stoepel - American University of Paris | ||
| Digital literacy as a determinant of postgraduate students’ success and academic progression. Ishe Muzvondiwa - Sol Plaatjie University | ||
| 12:20 - 13:00 | Closing Ceremony | |
| 13:00 | Lunch | |