TANZANIA LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION

Call for Training

Managing Libraries and Documentation Centers in the Digital Age

Date: 4 May – 8 May 2026

Venue: VETA Dodoma

Join this practical five-day professional training designed to equip librarians and documentation officers with the strategic knowledge and hands-on skills needed to manage modern libraries and documentation centers in an increasingly digital environment.

Why Attend This Training?

Libraries and documentation centers are rapidly evolving due to digital transformation, changing user expectations, and the growing demand for evidence-based services. Today’s information institutions are no longer simply repositories of books and documents; they are dynamic knowledge hubs that support learning, research, innovation, and community development. This training has been developed to strengthen the capacity of library and information professionals to effectively manage services, resources, technologies, and users in the digital age.

Who Should Attend?

  • Librarians
  • Library supervisors and managers in public, academic, and special libraries
  • Documentation officers
  • Records and information managers
  • Knowledge management officers

Registration Fee

For Members
TZS 600,000
For Non-Members
TZS 650,000

Training Content

  • The Changing Role of Libraries and Documentation Centers in the Digital Era
  • Strategic Management of Libraries and Documentation Centres
  • Collection Development and Resource Management
  • Cataloguing, Classification, and Metadata
  • Digital Libraries and Technology Integration
  • User Services, Information Literacy, and Community Engagement
  • Customer Service Excellence in Libraries
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Library and Information Services

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand emerging trends shaping library and information services
  • Apply strategic and operational planning techniques in managing library and documentation centers
  • Improve collection development and preservation practices
  • Manage digital resources and library systems
  • Strengthen customer service and user engagement
  • Promote information literacy and digital literacy
  • Lead innovation and change in their institutions

Payment Details

Account Name: Tanzania Library Association

Bank: NBC

Account Number: 022103003145

Contacts

Phone 1: +255 756 170 340

Phone 2: +255 772 286 363

Website: www.tla.or.tz

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OPENING HOURS

Monday
08:30 - 10:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 10:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 10:00
Thursday
08:30 - 10:00
Friday
08:30 - 10:00
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED

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Tanzania Library and Information Association,
P.O. Box 33433,
Dar es Salaam,
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