Libraries in support of effective research in WACREN

Session

Introduction and problem statement

5 Oct 2016, 09:00

NUC Auditorium (Nigerian Research Education Network (NgREN))

Description

• why academic and research libraries need better connectivity: Current technical challenges to access to knowledge

• why libraries are major stakeholders in NREN’s: Driving data traffic and supporting national development through better quality education and research

5. Welcome and Introductions

Dr Joshua ATAH (NgREN), Dr Victoria Okojie (IFLA)

05/10/2016, 09:00

4. Establishing a roadmap for libraries in NgREN

Dr Victoria Okojie (Member, IFLA Governing Board and Chair, IFLA Division V)

05/10/2016, 09:30

2. Update on WACREN and project activities

Mr Omo Oaiya (CTO, WACREN)

05/10/2016, 10:00