Library Training Courses

Library Training Courses offered as professional training courses across Africa are designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and competencies of librarians, information officers, archivists, and knowledge management professionals working in public, academic, research, and special libraries. These courses address both traditional and modern librarianship, covering areas such as cataloguing and classification, collection development, reference services, records and archives management, and user-centered library services. The programs are aligned with international best practices while remaining responsive to the unique information needs and development priorities of African institutions.

With a strong focus on digital transformation and capacity building, the training also emphasizes digital libraries, e-library management, library automation systems, research support services, and data and information literacy. Participants gain practical, hands-on experience that enables them to improve access to information, enhance service delivery, and support education, research, and policy development across Africa. These professional library training courses are ideal for individuals and institutions seeking to modernize library operations, strengthen knowledge infrastructure, and promote sustainable information management practices across the continent.

We offer a comprehensive suite of Library and Information Science courses designed to empower professionals and transform institutions across Africa. Our curriculum spans the full spectrum of modern librarianship, from foundational library management and archival studies to cutting-edge information retrieval systems and the development of digital libraries. Participants gain practical expertise in key areas such as the Koha library system, metadata standards (MARC, RDA), digital preservation, data curation, and user-centric services like virtual reference and information literacy, ensuring they are equipped to manage both physical collections and dynamic digital ecosystems.

Our training programs are strategically delivered to participants throughout West Africa, including The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone; across East Africa in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda; throughout Southern Africa in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; and in key regions of Central & North Africa, including Cameroon, Eritrea, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia. This extensive pan-African reach ensures that local library professionals, archivists, and information managers can access world-class, specialized education without the need for costly international travel, fostering strong regional networks and capacity building.

The impact of our training is to cultivate a new generation of information leaders who can navigate the digital transformation of knowledge institutions. By equipping professionals with skills in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, open access advocacy, and emerging technologies like AI and VR for libraries, we enable institutions to enhance their relevance, accessibility, and service delivery. Our mission is to support the evolution of libraries across Africa into vibrant, inclusive hubs of knowledge, innovation, and community engagement, thereby strengthening education, research, and public access to information continent-wide.

Course CodeCourse Title
LIS001Koha Library Management System Training Course
LIS002Digital Library Management And Preservation Training Course
LIS003Library Automation And Integrated Library Systems (ils) Training Course
LIS004Data Curation And Research Data Management Training Course
LIS005Cataloging And Metadata Standards (e.g., Marc, Rda) Training Course
LIS006Knowledge Management And Information Systems Training Course
LIS007Information Literacy And User Education Strategies Course
LIS008Information Security And Privacy In Libraries Course
LIS009E-resource Management And Licensing Course
LIS010Social Media And Online Engagement For Libraries Course
LIS011Open Access Publishing And Institutional Repositories Training Course
LIS012Metadata Standards And Linked Data For Libraries Training Course
LIS013Data Visualization For Library Data Training Course
LIS014Research Data Management (rdm) Support For Researchers Training Course
LIS015Open Access And Scholarly Communication Training Course
LIS016Copyright And Licensing In The Digital Environment Training Course
LIS017Virtual Reference Services And Chatbots Training Course
LIS018Online Learning Design For Library Instruction Training Course
LIS019Creating Engaging Online Tutorials And Workshops Training Course
LIS020Accessibility And Universal Design For Library Resources Training Course
LIS021User Research And Needs Assessment In Libraries Training Course
LIS022Community Engagement In The Digital Age Training Course
LIS023Advocacy And Outreach For Libraries Training Course
LIS024Grant Writing For Libraries Training Course
LIS025Leadership And Management Skills For Modern Libraries Training Course
LIS026Project Management For Library Initiatives Training Course
LIS027Change Management In Libraries Training Course
LIS028Strategic Planning For Libraries Training Course
LIS029Collection Development In The Digital Age Training Course (ebooks, Streaming, Oer)
LIS030Negotiating With Publishers And Vendors Training Course
LIS031Digital Literacy Instruction For Diverse Populations Training Course
LIS032Information Literacy In The Age Of Misinformation Training Course
LIS033Critical Information Literacy Training Course
LIS034Visual Literacy For Librarians Training Course
LIS035Data Literacy For Librarians And Patrons Training Course
LIS036Media Literacy And Fact-checking Skills Training Course
LIS037Digital Humanities For Librarians Training Course
LIS038Coding For Librarians (python, Javascript) Training Course
LIS039Web Development For Libraries (html, Css) Training Course
LIS040Social Media Management For Libraries (advanced Strategies) Training Course
LIS041Digital Marketing And Outreach For Libraries Training Course
LIS042Library Leadership And Change Management Training Course
LIS043Inclusive Library Services For Diverse Communities Training
LIS044Library Analytics And Data-driven Decision Making Training
LIS045Copyright And Intellectual Property For Libraries Training
LIS046Data Curation And Management For Libraries Training Course
LIS047Digital Preservation Strategies And Tools Training Course
LIS048Information Architecture And User Experience (ux) For Library Websites Training Course
LIS049Personal Branding And Professional Development For Librarians Training Course
LIS050Networking And Collaboration For Librarians Training Course
LIS051The Future Of Libraries And Librarianship Training Course
LIS052Augmented Reality (ar) And Virtual Reality (vr) In Libraries Training Course
LIS053Gamification In Library Services Training Course
LIS054Podcast Creation And Management For Libraries Training Course
LIS055Video Production And Editing For Library Content Training Course
LIS056Mobile Library Services And App Development Training Course
LIS057Digital Storytelling For Libraries Training Course
LIS058Building Digital Collections And Archives Training Course
LIS059Semantic Web And Knowledge Graphs For Libraries Training Course
LIS060Privacy And Security In Library Digital Services Training Course
LIS061Developing Library Maker Spaces And Digital Labs Training Course
LIS062Analyzing Library Usage Statistics And Data-driven Decision Making Training Course
LIS063Data Curation And Management For Librarians Training Course
LIS064Digital Preservation Strategies: Long-term Preservation Of Digital Assets Training Course
LIS065Information Architecture And User Experience (ux) For Libraries Training Course
LIS066Metadata Schema And Linked Data: Rda, Marc, Dublin Core, And Semantic Web Technologies Training Course
LIS067Artificial Intelligence (ai) For Libraries: Applications Of Ai In Cataloging, Search, And User Services Training Course
LIS068Machine Learning (ml) Fundamentals For Information Professionals: Understanding And Applying Ml Concepts Training Course
LIS069Natural Language Processing (nlp) For Libraries: Text Analysis, Topic Modeling, And Information Extraction Training Course
LIS070Data Visualization For Libraries: Communicating Data Insights Effectively Training Course
LIS071Research Data Services (rds) For Librarians: Supporting Researchers In Data Management And Sharing Training Course
LIS072Open Science And Scholarly Communication: Principles, Practices, And The Librarian’s Role Training Course
LIS073Systematic Review Methodology: Supporting Evidence-based Practice Through Rigorous Literature Searching Training Course
LIS074Bibliometrics And Research Impact Assessment: Tools And Techniques For Measuring Research Influence Training Course
LIS075Copyright And Licensing In The Digital Environment: Navigating Legal Issues For Digital Resources Training Course
LIS076Digital Accessibility For Libraries: Ensuring Resources And Services Are Accessible To All Training Course
LIS077User-centered Design For Library Services: Focusing On User Needs In Service Development Training Course
LIS078Online Learning Design For Librarians: Creating Effective Online Tutorials And Resources Training Course
LIS079Training Course On Information Governance & Compliance In Sharepoint (spo)
LIS080Unified Records: Integrating Physical Records With Spo Training Course
LIS081Hybrid Records Management: Inventory & Appraisal Training Course
LIS082Efficient Archives: Storage & Retrieval Systems Training Course
LIS083Resilient Operations: Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Training Course
LIS084Sharepoint Migration Mastery: Content Integration Training Course
LIS085Intelligent Search: Content Retrieval In Sharepoint Online Training Course
LIS086Sharepoint Content Control: Types & Templates Training Course
LIS087Digital Governance: Electronic Records Management In Spo Training Course
LIS088Compliance Control: Managing Records Policies In Spo Training Course
LIS089Seamless Operations: System Integration Training Course
LIS090Future Proofing: Digital Preservation & Compliance In Spo Training Course
LIS091Rapid Insights: E-discovery & Information Retrieval In Spo Training Course
LIS092E-resource Management And Licensing Course
LIS093Open Access Publishing And Institutional Repositories Training Course
LIS094Inclusive Library Services For Diverse Communities Training
LIS095Information Architecture And User Experience (ux) For Library Websites Training Course
LIS096Open Access And Scholarly Communication Training Course
LIS097Copyright And Licensing In The Digital Environment Training Course
LIS098Social Media Management For Libraries (advanced Strategies) Training Course
LIS099Virtual Reference Services And Chatbots Training Course
LIS100Accessibility And Universal Design For Library Resources Training Course
LIS101Gamification In Library Services Training Course
LIS102Mobile Library Services And App Development Training Course
LIS103Privacy And Security In Library Digital Services Training Course
LIS104Developing Library Maker Spaces And Digital Labs Training Course
LIS105Information Architecture And User Experience (ux) For Libraries Training Course
LIS106Artificial Intelligence (ai) For Libraries: Applications Of Ai In Cataloging, Search, And User Services Training Course
LIS107Machine Learning (ml) Fundamentals For Information Professionals: Understanding And Applying Ml Concepts Training Course
LIS108Natural Language Processing (nlp) For Libraries: Text Analysis, Topic Modeling, And Information Extraction Training Course
LIS109Research Data Services (rds) For Librarians: Supporting Researchers In Data Management And Sharing Training Course
LIS110Open Science And Scholarly Communication: Principles, Practices, And The Librarian’s Role Training Course
LIS111Systematic Review Methodology: Supporting Evidence-based Practice Through Rigorous Literature Searching Training Course
LIS112Bibliometrics And Research Impact Assessment: Tools And Techniques For Measuring Research Influence Training Course
LIS113Copyright And Licensing In The Digital Environment: Navigating Legal Issues For Digital Resources Training Course
LIS114Digital Accessibility For Libraries: Ensuring Resources And Services Are Accessible To All Training Course
LIS115User-centered Design For Library Services: Focusing On User Needs In Service Development Training Course
LIS116Online Learning Design For Librarians: Creating Effective Online Tutorials And Resources Training Course
LIS117Training Course On Information Governance & Compliance In Sharepoint (spo)
LIS118Digital Governance: Electronic Records Management In Spo Training Course
LIS119Compliance Control: Managing Records Policies In Spo Training Course
LIS120Future Proofing: Digital Preservation & Compliance In Spo Training Course
LIS121Library Governance And Institutional Management Training Course
LIS122Library Service Design And Innovation Training Course
LIS123Library Performance Management And Evaluation Training Course
LIS124Library Strategic Planning And Resource Management Training Course
LIS125Library Operations And Service Delivery Training Course
LIS126Library Governance Frameworks And Compliance Training Course
LIS127Library Quality Assurance And Service Improvement Training Course
LIS128Library Service Performance Monitoring Training Course
LIS129Library Governance Dashboards Training Course
LIS130Library Performance Monitoring Dashboards Training Course
LIS131Library Data Governance Systems Training Course
LIS132Library Service Innovation Platforms Training Course
LIS133Library Governance Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS134Library Performance Analytics Systems Training Course
LIS135Library Service Data Integration Systems Training Course
LIS136Library Strategy Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS137Library Governance Risk Monitoring Systems Training Course
LIS138Library Leadership Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS139Digital Libraries And Electronic Resource Management Training Course
LIS140Digital Library Security And Access Control Training Course
LIS141Electronic Resource Licensing And Management Training Course
LIS142Digital Library User Experience Design Training Course
LIS143Open Access Publishing And Scholarly Communication Training Course
LIS144Digital Repository Governance And Compliance Training Course
LIS145Electronic Resource Monitoring Dashboards Training Course
LIS146Library Automation Governance Frameworks Training Course
LIS147Digital Library Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS148Electronic Resource Decision Support Systems Training Course
LIS149Digital Library Data Governance Training Course
LIS150Electronic Resource Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS151Digital Library Governance Dashboards Training Course
LIS152Electronic Resource Data Platforms Training Course
LIS153Digital Repository Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS154Digital Library Performance Monitoring Systems Training Course
LIS155Metadata Governance And Standards Implementation Training Course
LIS156Metadata Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS157Library Cataloguing Governance Dashboards Training Course
LIS158Metadata Data Governance Systems Training Course
LIS159Cataloguing Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS160Metadata Strategy Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS161Metadata Performance Analytics Platforms Training Course
LIS162Cataloguing Governance Systems Training Course
LIS163Bibliographic Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS164Cataloguing Data Governance Systems Training Course
LIS165Bibliographic Data Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS166Academic Library Research Support Services Training Course
LIS167Digital Scholarship And Research Data Services Training Course
LIS168Research Data Governance And Compliance Training Course
LIS169Scholarly Communication Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS170Research Data Governance Dashboards Training Course
LIS171Research Intelligence Platforms For Libraries Training Course
LIS172Research Analytics Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS173Academic Research Governance Frameworks Training Course
LIS174Research Data Decision Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS175Research Data Governance Systems Training Course
LIS176Research Monitoring Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS177Research Data Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS178Research Data Strategy Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS179Scholarly Communication Data Governance Training Course
LIS180Artificial Intelligence In Libraries Training Course
LIS181Data Analytics For Library Services Training Course
LIS182User Experience Design For Library Services Training Course
LIS183Library Technology Governance Frameworks Training Course
LIS184Library Data Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS185Library Technology Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS186Library Data Governance Systems Training Course
LIS187Library Innovation Governance Dashboards Training Course
LIS188Library Innovation Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS189Library Technology Governance Systems Training Course
LIS190Library Technology Strategy Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS191Digital Library Governance Intelligence Systems Training Course
LIS192Library Technology Performance Monitoring Systems Training Course
LIS193Library Data Analytics Intelligence Platforms Training Course
LIS194Future Of Libraries And Information Services Training Course
LIS195Digital Libraries & Emerging Technologies Training Course – Trends In Digital Collections And Ai-powered Libraries
LIS196Streamlining Library Operations: Library Management Systems (lms) & Automation Training
LIS197Transforming Libraries With Data: Data Science For Librarians Training Course
LIS198Taxonomy & Controlled Vocabularies training Course – Managing Classification With Lcsh, Fast, And Mesh.
LIS199Empowering Libraries In The Cloud: Cloud Computing Training With Aws, Google Cloud & Azure
LIS200Revolutionizing Library Services: Ai & Machine Learning For Smarter Cataloging And Recommendations Training
LIS201Unlocking Information: Advanced Metadata & Linked Data For Libraries Training Course
LIS202Safeguarding Digital Heritage: Digital Preservation & Archiving Training Course
LIS203Democratizing Knowledge: Open Access & Institutional Repositories Training Course
LIS204Ai-powered Knowledge Management Training Course – Enhancing Search And Retrieval With Nlp And Ai.
LIS205Empowering Research: Research Data Management (rdm) & Open Science Training Course
LIS206Advanced Information Literacy Instruction Training Course – Teaching Digital And Media Literacy Skills.
LIS207User Experience (ux) In Library Services training Course – Improving Library Design And Accessibility
LIS208Level Up Library Engagement: Gamification In Library Learning Training Course
LIS209Amplifying Your Library’s Voice: Social Media & Marketing For Libraries Training Course
LIS210Bridging Humanities & Technology: Digital Humanities & Libraries Training Course
LIS211Immerse & Engage: Virtual & Augmented Reality (vr/ar) In Libraries Training Course
LIS212Unlocking Archival Treasures: Ai-driven Ocr & Text Mining For Archives Training Course
LIS213Securing Digital Legacies: Blockchain For Digital Archiving Training Course
LIS214Innovate & Create: 3d Scanning & Printing For Libraries Training Course
LIS215Navigating The Cloud: Ex Libris Alma & Primo Ve Training Course
LIS216Building Open Access: Dspace & Eprints For Repositories Training Course
LIS217Connecting Libraries Globally: Oclc Worldshare & Ezproxy Training Course
LIS218Fedora & Islandora Digital Library Platforms Training Course – Open-source Digital Preservation Software.
LIS219Safeguarding Patron Privacy: Data Privacy & Security In Libraries Training Course
LIS220Fortifying Digital Defenses: Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity Awareness For Librarians Training Course
LIS221Navigating The Ai Frontier: Artificial Intelligence & Ethics In Libraries Training Course
LIS222Cloud Security For Digital Libraries Training Course : Ensuring Safety In Cloud-based Repositories.
LIS223Transforming Libraries: Smart Libraries & Iot Training Course
LIS224Mastering Dspace 8: A Comprehensive Training Course For Digital Libraries And Repositories
LIS225Mastering Metadata And Digital Cataloguing For Librarians Training Course
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