The 6th COTUL Scientific Conference, Training Workshop and AGM in November 2024

COTUL invites participants to attend a five-day event that will include the sixth scientific conference, a training workshop and an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mwanza City from 11^th – 15^th November 2024 at the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) Conference Hall, Mwanza

CONFERENCE THEME

" Libraries and Information Services in the 4^th Industrial Revolution: Current Trends, Opportunities and Challenges "

This year’s conference papers will be aligned along the following sub-themes: Library and information science curricula; application of 4IR technologies in libraries; library automation; information services for innovation; Libraries for socio-economic development; open scholarly communication; research data management; bibliometrics, informetric and webometrics; virtual library operations; digital libraries; digital competences; and, library 4.0.

CONFERENCE:  11^th - 12^th   November 2024

WORKSHOP THEME

"Research Support Services' Knowledge and Skills for Library and Information Professionals"

Research Support Services offer a variety of skills that are critical for supporting researchers and learners effectively. The learning outcome of the training includes to: Empower researchers, students, and faculty on how to locate, evaluate and use information effectively; conduct workshops on scientific writing; assist researchers in creating Data Management Plans (DMPs); train users to understand the basics of the landscape of publishing e.g. licensing, open access, copyright, etc.; help researchers track and assess the impact of their works through metrics; apply various means for enhancing knowledge dissemination; demonstrate research ethics including intellectual property rights, plagiarism, data privacy, human subject research, and avoiding conflict of interest; and, understand public speaking in an academic environment.

WORKSHOP: 13^th - 14^th, November 2024

 AGM: 15^th November 2024

LOCATION:  Mwanza City

TARGET AUDIENCE: Academics, Researchers, Librarians, Information Professionals, and ICT Professionals

PAYMENT METHOD:

CRDB BANK

Account Name: COTUL

Account Number: 01J1089194500

REGISTRATION FEE

Participants from COTUL member institutions should pay a fee of TZS 600,000/= and TZS   650,000/=  for non-COTUL members. The fee for international participants is USD 400. The registration fee covers meals, venue and training materials.

CONFIRMATION

Confirm your participation through the Executive Secretary Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Mob: +255 (0) 782 016 533

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