Aga Khan University's Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian, Professor Peter Gatiti, has been elected as the Chairperson for the Kenya Libraries Association (KLA). He was elected during a three-day conference hosted by the country's Library and Information Professionals Association.
“I am humbled and excited to serve as the new Chairperson of KLA. I thank the outcoming team for their commitment to libraries and challenge the new team to embrace the spirit of servant leadership," he said. “As we face an uncertain future, I am ready to work with all of you to strengthen our association and support our early career librarians."
The conference discussions revolved around integrating libraries with modern technologies in their daily operations. This means a change in how traditional libraries run to enhance efficiency in knowledge management.
“As the incoming Chairperson, I will fast-track the establishment of the Kenya Library Association Bill and develop a continuous professional development framework for Librarians in Kenya. I will also work towards modelling best practices for libraries in Kenya at national, regional and county levels."
Prof Gatiti oversees 12 libraries in AKU's global network dispersed in six countries. His research interests include information sciences, systemic reviews, evidence-based practice, bibliometric analysis and knowledge management.
“Libraries are better placed in terms of aligning research agenda with immerging themes such as SDGs, competency-based curriculum, climate change, and mental health, among others. This will become a reality under my leadership of the association."
Prof Gatiti is currently leading a team of AKU researchers in implementing a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights repository, a project funded by the World Health Organization.
Aga Khan University's Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian, Professor Peter Gatiti, has been elected as the Chairperson for the Kenya Libraries Association (KLA). He was elected during a three-day conference hosted by the country's Library and Information Professionals Association.
“I am humbled and excited to serve as the new Chairperson of KLA. I thank the outcoming team for their commitment to libraries and challenge the new team to embrace the spirit of servant leadership," he said. “As we face an uncertain future, I am ready to work with all of you to strengthen our association and support our early career librarians."
The conference discussions revolved around integrating libraries with modern technologies in their daily operations. This means a change in how traditional libraries run to enhance efficiency in knowledge management.
“As the incoming Chairperson, I will fast-track the establishment of the Kenya Library Association Bill and develop a continuous professional development framework for Librarians in Kenya. I will also work towards modelling best practices for libraries in Kenya at national, regional and county levels."
Prof Gatiti oversees 12 libraries in AKU's global network dispersed in six countries. His research interests include information sciences, systemic reviews, evidence-based practice, bibliometric analysis and knowledge management.
“Libraries are better placed in terms of aligning research agenda with immerging themes such as SDGs, competency-based curriculum, climate change, and mental health, among others. This will become a reality under my leadership of the association."
Prof Gatiti is currently leading a team of AKU researchers in implementing a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights repository, a project funded by the World Health Organization.