Dr. Tuesday Bwalya to deliver keynote at XXVII SCECSAL Conference in Livingstone

Dr Tuesday Bwalya, seated in the middle

The SCECSAL Conference Organizing Committee is delighted to announce that Dr. Tuesday Bwalya will deliver a keynote address at this year’s Standing Conference of Eastern, Central, and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL). The conference will take place from 27 April to 1 May 2026 at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone, Zambia. 

Dr. Bwalya’s keynote, titled “African Libraries and Information Services at the New Crossroads,” is scheduled for 27 April, the first day of this major regional event. His address will set the tone for a thoughtful and inspiring exploration of the transformative journey African libraries are undertaking, highlighting the opportunities and challenges posed by rapid technological, social, and economic changes across the continent. 

About Dr. Tuesday Bwalya

Dr. Bwalya is a scholar, educator, and librarian based in Zambia. He is the Head of the Technical Services Department at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Library while also serving as a lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science at the same university. In addition, he plays a key editorial role as the Managing Editor of the Zambia Journal of Library & Information Science. He is also the Vice-Chairperson of the University Council at Mulungushi University, one of the public universities in the country.

Dr. Bwalya holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from UNZA and earned his Master’s in Information Science from Northeast Normal University in China. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing library automation, open access publishing, e-records management, and information systems that support inclusive access to knowledge across communities. His training and professional development have taken him across multiple continents, including specialized study in India and Belgium focused on free and open-source library management systems. 

 “African Libraries and Information Services at the New Crossroads”

The theme of Dr. Bwalya’s keynote resonates with the overarching focus of SCECSAL 2026: navigating a pivotal moment for libraries and information services in Africa. As institutions grapple with digital transformation, evolving user expectations, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, this keynote will highlight both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for libraries seeking to remain relevant, equitable, and future-ready. 

From advocacy and policy influence to innovation in service delivery and the adoption of digital tools, his address is expected to stimulate meaningful dialogue among conference delegates and set the tone for the sessions that follow. 

Join us in Livingstone

Whether you are a library professional, researcher, student, policymaker, or simply someone interested in transforming communities and advancing sustainable development through information, knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, the XXVII SCECSAL Conference is the forum for you.

The conference will provide an engaging platform to connect with leading library and information science experts in Africa, including Dr. Bwalya, and to contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of library and information services across the continent.

For more information and registration for the conference, visit the conference website at https://conference.scecsal.org/