Become LibraryTech
Savvy
LibraryXAfrica program equips you with the tech skills every modern
librarian needs. Learn hands-on, gain
real experience, and join a continent
wide community of forward-thinking professionals.
LibraryXAfrica program equips you with the tech skills every modern
librarian needs. Learn hands-on, gain
real experience, and join a continent
wide community of forward-thinking professionals.
This course introduces librarians to the practical use of artificial intelligence in library services. Through hands-on exercises, the course focuses on applying AI to improve library efficiency, enhance library user services, and support decision-making in libraries. By the end of the course, librarians will be able to confidently integrate AI tools into their daily library work.
This course introduces librarians to the practical skills needed to design, build, and manage software solutions for libraries. Librarians will gain practical experience with library management systems, digital repositories, and databases. By the end of the course, librarians will be able to understand and support library software systems and work effectively with technical teams.
This course equips librarians with practical skills to collect, clean, manage, and analyze library data for planning and library service improvement. By the end of the course, librarians will be able to manage library data more effectively and use it to improve library services and demonstrate impact.
This course empowers librarians to reach more users through digital channels. Librarians will learn how to promote library services online, create engaging content, manage social media, and build campaigns that grow visibility and community engagement.
A practical course for building essential ICT skills, including the use of digital tools, online platforms, and basic IT systems. It supports librarians in becoming more confident and effective in technology-driven work environments.
Focused on user-centered thinking, this course teaches librarians how to design digital and service solutions that respond to real user needs. Librarians learn to ideate, prototype, and improve library products and services through design thinking.
Research revealed a clear gap between traditional library education and the LibraryTech skills librarians need today. While library schools provide strong foundations, many librarians are not adequately prepared for the technological demands of modern library services. In response, we launched LibraryXAfrica an edtech program created to equip librarians with practical LibraryTech skills that support career growth, service innovation, and meaningful participation in the digital economy.
Master tools in library tech, data analysis, AI, digital literacy, software, and outreach; Skills libraries need right now.
Every applicant takes an entry assessment that recommends two courses aligned with their goals, strengths, and aspirations.
Apply what you learn through assessments, real-world practice, and projects that directly improve the library services you offer.
Connect with library professionals across the continent who are building smarter, more inclusive, tech-enabled libraries.
Choose between an internship placement or a self-led capstone project to showcase your skills and grow your professional portfolio.
Join a supportive community of facilitators who teach, guide, and walk with you throughout your learning journey.
Waitlisters Community
African Countries
Program Country Coordinators
Program Ambassadors
Facilitators
Participants get access to a Learning Management System, pre-recorded video lessons, reading resources, monthly assessments, practical exercises, and bi-weekly live tutorials
