Kenya Library Association International conference:July 25-27th 2018 at Nairobi safari club hotel Conference registration Fee:20,000ksh -KLA current registered members,25000ksh-Non KLA registered members ;30,000ksh- International delegates and 40,000-Exhibitors.The fee covers; Morning and evening tea/snacks, Lunch, Conference bag, free conference facilities including 2 bottles of water daily.

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To
Library & information professionals from academic, special and public libraries, Archivist and
Knowledge Managers, IT professionals, publishers, authors, teachers, research scholars, students and
all users of libraries, public library authorities, policy makers, journalists, information providers and
vendors & others
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the International Conference that will take place in Nairobi Kenya on
25th
July to 27th
July 2018 at Nairobi Safari Club Hotel.
KENYA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA)
P.O. BOX 46031
NAIROBI
The THEME of the Conference is “Re-engineering Libraries for Information Access in
the Digital Era”
Scholars and professionals are invited to submit papers under the following sub-themes:
No Sub-themes
1. Collection Development in internet technologies Era
Books to E-books – Multilingual Collection Development Policies – Digital Resources –Collections -
Policies and Practices – Problems and Challenges – Future perspectives – Digital Repositories, Digital
Preservation, Journey from print to non-print – IPR issues – Role of consortia
2. Roles of Libraries/Librarians in Digital Age
Innovation in Library Services – Role of libraries and librarian as change agent -Digital management –
Pulling Users – MOOCs – Digital Information – Digital Research Trends – Mobile libraries and its services
–Multilingual Information Storage and Retrieval – Access to Resources– Web accessibility – Social Media
and Social Networking- Marketing – Service Provider – Digital service Content Management – Library
Space management – Libraries become cultural Hubs
3. Digital Tools and Technologies in Libraries
Digitization – Tolls and Techniques – New Trends – Open Source – Digital Projects – Endangered Archives
programs (EAP), NPTEL, Meta Data, Cloud sourcing, computing applications in Libraries. Emerging
technology in Libraries – Digital policies – Standards – Library portal – Crowd sourcing – RFID
Technology – Digital Library software – Knowledge Repositories – GSDL – Dspace – Eprints – Case
studies
4. Assessment of Libraries, Resources and Users
Metric Analysis – Citation management tools – LibQual/Sevqual – Impact studies on libraries and users–
Big, Open and Linked data – Data sharing – Communication and Institutional Ranking
International Conference: JULY 25TH
– 27TH
2018
Kenya Library Association strives to become a leading professional body for librarians,
Archivist, information specialists, and knowledge managers in Eastern Africa.

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The abstract should be approcimately 500 words
No Activities Dates
1. Conference Dates 25th
July to 27th
July 2018
2. Abstracts deadline (not more than 500 words) 15th
March, 2018
3. Notification of acceptance 23rd
March, 2018
4. Full papers submission deadline 31st
May, 2018
5. Papers review and communication to authors by: 11th
June, 2018
6. Final paper submission and Power-point 22nd
June, 2018
7. Conference registration commencement Ongoing
Please send your abstract to the following email: executiveofficer@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke and also
copy to editor@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke and miriammureithi@gmail.com. You can also confirm by
calling the Executive Officer on cell number +254712460379.
Here are the guidelines for writing conference paper:
- Background and rationale
- Research objectives
- Research methods
- Results/ preliminary results
- Relevance/impact on policy and practice
- Conclusion
Sending Abstracts
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 15th
April 2018
Guidelines
IMPORTANT DATES
5. Revitalizing of Public Libraries
Public library services – Multilingual Collections for Public Need – National / State Central Libraries and
its Policies – Standards – Digital collections for Publics – ICT in Public Libraries – Manuscript Libraries –
Changing Role of Public Libraries as Community Centres – Reading Habits through Public Libraries –
Open Access – Future Vision – Knowledge Storage Centres
6. Library and Information Science Education
Teaching through the Technology – Ecology of LIS Education – Learning to use Technologies – Virtual
Learning Environment – Code of Ethics for LIS Professionals

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NOTE:
1. Papers must be in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, font size 12
2. The text of manuscripts should be double-spaced. Articles are limited to a maximum length of 15 pages
3. The manuscript should have a title page which includes the name, institution, address (mailing and e-mail)
and contacts of the authors. A brief biographical statement of the authors should be included
4. Use The American Psychological Association Style for citation and referencing. Tables, figures, graphs
and charts should be titled and numbered by an Arabic numeral (e.g. Figure 2).
5. Headings should adhere to the following style. Place the abstract below the title of the manuscript. First
level headings should be all caps, left adjusted. Second level headings should be initial caps, left justified.
Third level headings should be initial caps on the same line as the first paragraph which it heads. Do not
number the headings.
The conference brings together information professionals from Africa and the rest of the world to share ideas
and deliberate on strategies to improve access and information delivery for sustainable development. The
programme includes plenary in which papers presented will be discussed. In addition, an exhibition of library
materials and systems will take place during the conference. Your participation will contribute a great deal to
improving information delivery.
 Kenya Library Association fully registered members will pay Kenya Shillings 20,000 per person. 
 Conference fee for Non Kenya Library Association members is Kenya Shillings 25,000 per person. 
 International delegates are required to pay Kenya Shillings 30,000 per person
 Exhibitors fee is Kenya Shillings 40,000 
The fee covers; Morning and evening tea/snacks, Lunch, Conference bag, free conference facilities including
2 bottles of water daily.
OFFER:
Institutions sponsoring more than 5 members will get a discount of Ksh 1000 per a participant
Note: For registered up-to-date Kenya Library Association members, there MUST be proof of membership
from the membership ID and records from the Association’s office.
About the conference
Registration fee for the conference is as follows:

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Please make payments to the following account:
Bank: Housing Finance Bank Kenya
Branch: Rehani House
Account Number: 200-0083301
Account Name: Kenya Library Association
Bank Code: 61
Swift code: HFCOKENA
Branch code: 200
NOTE: The Association will not take cash at the venue. You are therefore advised to make direct
payment to the bank and carry the bank receipt with you to the venue for registration. The bank
receipt will be counter checked from the bank statement for confirmation.
VENUE: Nairobi Safari Club Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a 5-star hotel with modern conference
facilities.
ACCOMMODATION: Nairobi is full of hotels that can suit one’s budget. We highly recommend Nairobi
Safari Club Hotel for your convenience if you can afford it. If you need assistance you are advised to contact
the secretariat through the following email address: executiveofficer@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke
VISA: Ensure you contact the embassy early enough to avoid visa problems. Take note that most airlines
insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. Visas can be given at the airport but only in very special
cases so ensure you get your visa before travel.
HEALTH
1. It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate insurance cover and the necessary vaccinations
2. Yellow Fever is necessary for delegates from most countries. Enquire about the necessary vaccinations
for Kenya well in advance. It differs with countries
3. Nairobi is not a malaria invested area but take precautions to be on the safe side
Bank payment details:
INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS: The airport is about 15 -20 minutes drive to city centre depending on the traffic.
The cost of a taxi varies between US $ 25 – 30 depending on the taxi you take. Taxis are many at the airport.
Those who have arranged with hotels for airport transfer will be charged as per the hotel rate.
CURRENCY CONVERSION: There are many banks and bureaus at the airport to facilitate quick
currency conversion. There are also bureaus in town with better rates. Avoid converting money through
middle men on the streets unless recommended by the secretariat.
SECURITY: The venue of the conference will be in the city centre which is fairly secure but like any
metropolitan cities, hold tight on your valuables while walking in town and avoid talking or listening to
people you do not know.
WEATHER: We have no winters in Kenya but June is the beginning of our light cold season. You could
experience chilly mornings and evenings. Bring a light sweater. However, the global warming has resulted in
unpredictable weather all over the world. We therefore strongly advise you check on weather before
travelling.
SHOPPING: There are many shops within walking distance of the venue. You can seek advice from the
secretariat for specific needs.
We look forward to welcoming you in Nairobi.
For more information you can contact:
1. Edward Oswe
Executive Officer
Kenya Library Association
Cell: +254 (0) 712 460 379
Email: executiveofficer@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke
2. Miriam Mureithi
Secretary
Kenya Library Association
Cell: +254 (0) 721 552282
Email: secretary@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke
3. Prof. Constantine Nyamboga
Chairman
Kenya Library Association
Cell: 254 (0) 717698303
Email: chairman@kenyalibraryassociation.or.ke