Conference theme
“African Libraries and Information Services at the New Crossroads”
This theme reflects a pivotal moment for libraries and information professionals in Africa, as they navigate digital innovation, ongoing transformation, and the pursuit of continued relevance in an ever-changing digital environment.
Sub-themes include:
- Information services for sustainable development
- Innovation in library and information service delivery
- Empowering librarians, information professionals, and users
- Partnerships in library and information services development
- Data, privacy, and information security in libraries
- Artificial Intelligence and libraries
- Strategic marketing of library and information services
- Digital technologies and the reading culture
- Open access and social justice
- Big data and innovative information services
- Empowering libraries and information institutions
- Policy, advocacy, and legal environments for sustainable libraries
Whether you're a library and information professional, researcher, academic, policy maker, or technology innovator, this is your platform to share experiences, present research, and help shape the future of our profession.
Mark your calendar!
- Venue: Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia
- Dates: 27 April – 1 May 2026
And yes! Just steps away from the majestic Victoria Falls! It's more than a conference - it’s a once-in-a-lifetime blend of professional engagement and natural wonder.
Submission guidelines
All Abstracts must be submitted through the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). Note: Submissions sent through any other channels will not be accepted.
Download the Call for Papers for full details on the Conference Theme, Sub-Themes, and Key Dates.
Why attend?
Besides the rich professional programme, the location itself is a huge bonus. Livingstone is home to Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, and so you’ll get the best of both worlds: meaningful professional engagement and an unforgettable travel experience.
Contact information
For questions related to abstracts and papers, please contact:
Dr. Tuesday Bwalya - tbwalya@liaz.edu.zm
General inquiries: scecsal@liaz.edu.zm | secretariat@scecsal.org
