Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex
International Conference (Blended): 1st - 3rd Nov. 2021
Conference Announcement: Call for Papers
The Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex hereby wishes to invite you
to participate in the International Conference (Blended) from 1st – 3rd November, 2021,
at the PG e-Library, Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Theme: Management of Information, Knowledge, Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development.
SUB-THEMES: THE SUB-THEMES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Information Management in Digital Environments.
- Information and Knowledge Management.
- Personnel Management.
- Training and Capacity Development.
- Soft and Hard Skills and Competencies.
- Information Policy and Ethics.
- Records and Archives Management in the Digital Era.
- Global Best Practices.
- Collaboration and Networking.
- Library and Information Services in the Digital Era.
- Physical and Virtual Contact in Service Provision.
- Library and Information Security Systems Services.
- Technology in Library and Information Work.
- Data Science Information Systems.
- Big Data in Information Systems.
- Internet of Things.
- Library and Information Work in 4IR.
- LMS/MOOCS.
- E-Governance.
- Digital Economy.
- Smart Libraries/ Digital Libraries.
- Post COVID-19 Era.
- Research and Development.
- Collaborative Platforms (Google forms, Zoom, G-Meet etc).
- E-Security Systems and Services.
- Research and Innovation.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Library and Information Work.
- SDGs.
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RESOURCE PERSONS
Keynote Address:
Professor Dennis Ochola
(Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa).
Lead Paper Presenters:
- Professor Zakari Mohammed,
(Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria).
- Professor Sahalu Junaidu,
(Director, IAIICT, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria).
- Professor Marlene Holmner,
(Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa).
- Professor Glenrose V. Jiyane,
(Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) .
Guest Speakers:
- Hon. Dr. Mohammed Usman,
Executive Chairman, Sabon-Gari Local Government, Kaduna State, Nigeria
- Hon. Garba Datti Babawo,
House of Representatives, Chairman House Committee on Nigerian Ports Authority.
Host:
Dr. Abdulhamid Liman Gambo,
Ag. University Librarian, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Chief Host:
Prof. Kabir Bala, FNIOB, MAPM, MCABE, MSCLARB
Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University – Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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IMPORTANT DATES:
- Abstract Submission: 30th June, 2021
- Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: 30th July, 2021
- Full Paper Submission: 30th August, 2021
- Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: 15th September, 2021
- Conference Date: 1st – 3rd November, 2021
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS:
- Title of paper
- Name(s) of Author(s)
- Institutional affiliation
- E-mail address
- Maximum of 300 words to include the following: Introduction, research objectives/questions, methodology, findings, conclusions and recommendations
- Five (5) keywords
- Submissions in the following format: MS-Word format, Times New Roman Font, Font Size 12, 1.5 line spacing on A4 portrait.
- Abstract should be sent to: abulcic001@gmail.com
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION:
- Full paper should be maximum 15 pages.
- Submissions in the following format: MS-Word format, Times New Roman Font, Font Size 12, 1.5 Line Spacing on A4 portrait.
- APA referencing style (6th edition).
- All papers will be peer-reviewed and the decision will be communicated to the authors by 15th September, 2021.
- 15% similarity index allowed.
- Not more than 15 power-point slides of paper should be sent on or before 15th October, 2021 to be presented either physically at the conference venue or virtually via zoom.
- Articles are NOT restricted to empirical researches only.
- Full paper should be sent to: abulcic001@gmail.com
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
- Registration Fee: N30,000 ($75)
- Undergraduate Students: N10,000 ($26)
All payments should be made into the following account, on or before 10th October 2021:
- Name of Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)
- Account Number: 2200146474
- Account Name: Academic Librarians Forum ABU Library Complex
Important:
Please endeavour to send evidence of payment to this
WhatsApp number: +2348036880014 AND to this
email: abulcic001@gmail.com.
All correspondence should be sent to:
abulcic001@gmail.com.
For further inquiries contact the following:
Dr. (Mrs). Romoke O. Quadir, Chairperson, LOC, +2348036880014
Dr. Michael Esew, Secretary, LOC, +2348025726783
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