KLISC International Conference #4 (2024)

Session

KIC #2024.C

23 May 2024, 07:00

Sarova Woodlands Hotel

Conveners

KIC #2024.C: Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

• James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)
• Regina Ochieng (University of Kabianga)

KIC #2024.C: Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

• James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)
• Regina Ochieng (University of Kabianga)

39. Registration of conference participants (Day #2)

Dr Peninah Musangi (AMREF International University), Samuel Munyi (College of Human Resource Management)

23/05/2024, 07:30

Administrative Activity

40. Opening Prayer

Dr Nancy Kimile (Maasai Mara University)

23/05/2024, 08:00

Administrative Activity

41. Recap Session

Felicitas Ratanya (Egerton University)

23/05/2024, 08:10

Administrative Activity

42. Infusing professionalism in school libraries to improve reading culture in the community : a case of Remnant Vision School Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya

Faith Surtan (Kenya Revenue Authority)

23/05/2024, 08:20

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

This research presents a study of Remnant Vision School (RVS), which, though it has a designated library space, neither has appropriate books nor a trained librarian. This being a mission school, it aims at influencing the surrounding community and, in the past, opened its doors to welcome not only its pupils but also other school-going children in the community for holiday self-reading...

4. Suitability of the current Kenyan LIS curriculum for the digital age

Naomy Mwaurah (Boma International Hospitality College)

23/05/2024, 08:35

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

There has been a profound change in the theory and practice of the library and information science (LIS) profession over the years. Now, the "custodian librarian" has grown into a "knowledge manager" and a "digital librarian." Therefore, there is a need to revamp the LIS curriculum according to the present needs and the changing roles of the LIS profession. The objective was to assess the...

44. Q & A

James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

23/05/2024, 08:50

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Feedback Activity

45. JoVE Platform

Keyu Sumaria (Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa), JoVE Corporation)

23/05/2024, 09:00

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

46. Goethe-Institut

Lilian Momanyi (Head of Information and Library , Goethe-Institut Nairobi)

23/05/2024, 09:30

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

47. Taylor & Francis Publishers

Vinay Srinivas (Regional Sales Manager (e-Resources), Sub Saharan Africa & Sri Lanka, Taylor & Francis)

23/05/2024, 10:00

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

48. Q & A

James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

23/05/2024, 10:10

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Feedback Activity

49. Digital literacy, information access and lifelong learning for students with visual and hearing impairment in public universities in Kenya

Beatrice N. Luvale (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology)

23/05/2024, 11:00

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

This study examined the accessibility and availability of digital resources by assessing the digital literacy status and information access infrastructure for students with visual and hearing impairments in public universities in Kenya. The research sought to identify the challenges that are encountered by students with visual and hearing impairments in their pursuit of knowledge and education...

50. Assessing the capacity building programs pursued by university libraries in Meru County

Faith Ntinyari Gitonga (Kenya Methodist University)

23/05/2024, 11:15

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

The changing user demands require libraries to develop unique capabilities to support the delivery of quality teaching, learning, and research. This shift further requires librarians to develop competencies in handling emergent technologies, dissemination of information, scholarly communication and strategy formulation. Nevertheless, there has been an overreliance on conventional ways that...

51. Empowering lifelong learning : application of digital literacy skills among postgraduate students to access and use electronic resources at Margaret Thatcher Library, Moi University

Alfred Kiprop Masai (Moi University)

23/05/2024, 11:30

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

The university is the birthplace of life-changing ideas aimed at benefiting society. Prominent university community members are postgraduates with a heavy workload of coursework in their disciplines. However, they require digital literacy skills to ensure they can access information and educational resources online effectively, supporting lifelong learning, coursework, and research. Existing...

52. Q & A

James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

23/05/2024, 11:45

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Feedback Activity

53. Drillbit / Myloft (SilDA)

Christine Wangui (Sales and Marketing Manager, SILDA)

23/05/2024, 12:00

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

54. Wiley Online Library

Publisher Representative (John Wiley & Sons)

23/05/2024, 12:30

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

55. Figshare Platform

Maria Cotera (Partnerships Development Manager, Figshare)

23/05/2024, 12:40

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

56. Q & A

James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

23/05/2024, 12:50

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Feedback Activity