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Damilare Oyedele

@damoyedele

Librarypreneur | 💡 Transforming libraries into vibrant spaces | 💼 Building @libraryaidafric @thrivelibrary | 🧬 Full-Time Human on Earth 🌍

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The future of the library is here! From mastering emerging technologies like AI to driving digital engagement, librarians are evolving as champions of innovation and knowledge. Be part of the transformation with LibraryXAfrica. Sign up today: lxa.libraryaidafrica.org #Thread!

The future of the library is here! 
From mastering emerging technologies like AI to driving digital engagement, librarians are evolving as champions of innovation and knowledge. 

Be part of the transformation with LibraryXAfrica. Sign up today: lxa.libraryaidafrica.org

#Thread!
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Library needs in our society are evolving and moving beyond the training we received in library school. Myself as an example: I have had to self-learn skills outside of the library curriculum to add value and apply them to my work at Library Aid Africa. This has contributed to

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Over the weekend, I was reflecting on my journey in the library ecosystem, navigating the uncharted territory as a ‘Librarypreneur.’ One recurring thought is the desire to learn skills outside the traditional library ecosystem. Why is that? I realized that the library of today

Over the weekend, I was reflecting on my journey in the library ecosystem, navigating the uncharted territory as a ‘Librarypreneur.’ One recurring thought is the desire to learn skills outside the traditional library ecosystem. Why is that? I realized that the library of today
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At #IGF2024, Library Aid Africa engaged with the internet governance ecosystem through a session where we highlighted the evolving role of libraries in advancing digital rights and inclusion strategies, promoting open access, and supporting the SDGs. Swipe to read!

At #IGF2024, Library Aid Africa engaged with the internet governance ecosystem through a session where we highlighted the evolving role of libraries in advancing digital rights and inclusion strategies, promoting open access, and supporting the SDGs.

Swipe to read!
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One of the major challenges I encountered in the early stages of my career trajectory as a Librarypreneur was finding a community of like-minded individuals who see libraries differently—people who can envision libraries beyond just access to books on shelves. This was quite

One of the major challenges I encountered in the early stages of my career trajectory as a Librarypreneur was finding a community of like-minded individuals who see libraries differently—people who can envision libraries beyond just access to books on shelves.

This was quite
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Each time I read or listen to journeys and stories of entrepreneurs— both brutal and good stories. It gives me this inner calmness. No matter the anxiety I am feeling about what I am building at that particular moment, I just feel relaxed and chill. It’s like my brain releases

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To the one charting a new pathway in an uncharted territory To the one building for the future To the one forging new relationships To the one aiming for a breakthrough To the one innovating through life. I see you, you are not alone. I am rooting for you! ‘There is a us, and

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All over the world, emerging library leaders are innovating and co-creating the future of libraries in their regions by leveraging shared experiences from different regions and building a stronger community of library leaders who will shape the future of libraries. I have had

All over the world, emerging library leaders are innovating and co-creating the future of libraries in their regions by leveraging shared experiences from different regions and building a stronger community of library leaders who will shape  the future of libraries.  

I have had
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The first conference I attended outside of my home country was the African Youth SDGs Summit 2018 in Accra Ghana. With the support of the conference organizers, I received a partial scholarship which covered my accommodation, and conference participation. I also submitted a bid to host a

The first conference I attended outside of my home country was the <a href="/youthsdgssummit/">African Youth SDGs Summit</a> 2018 in Accra Ghana. With the support of the conference organizers, I received a partial scholarship which covered my accommodation, and conference participation. I also submitted a bid to host a
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In 2020 when my team at Library Aid Africa started the Young African Library Leaders Fellowship our major goal was to build and nurture the next generation of library leaders who would shape the future of libraries in Africa. Over the past 4 cohorts, we have trained 100 young library leaders from 19

In 2020 when my team at <a href="/libraryaidafric/">Library Aid Africa</a> started the <a href="/YALLFellowship/">Young African Library Leaders Fellowship</a> our major goal was to build and nurture the next generation of library leaders who would shape the future of libraries in Africa.

Over the past 4 cohorts, we have trained 100 young library leaders from 19
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Late last year, I participated in a training by IFLA to build capacity in turning our expertise into online and blended learning materials. The training came at a strategic point when I was mapping out my plans for 2025 to share my experiences and knowledge with library

Late last year, I participated in a training by <a href="/IFLA/">IFLA</a> to build capacity in turning our expertise into online and blended learning materials. 

The training came at a strategic point when I was mapping out my plans  for 2025 to share my experiences and knowledge with library
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4 key points by Dr. 'Bosun Tijani at the opening remarks of the ITU Regional Office for Africa RDF for Africa 1️⃣ Connectivity 2️⃣ Talents & Skills 3️⃣ Compute cloud & AI Readiness 4️⃣ Digital trade & Support for Startup ecosystem #ITURDF

4 key points by <a href="/bosuntijani/">Dr. 'Bosun Tijani</a> at the opening remarks of the <a href="/ITUAfrica/">ITU Regional Office for Africa</a> RDF for Africa 

1️⃣ Connectivity 
2️⃣ Talents &amp; Skills 
3️⃣ Compute cloud &amp; AI Readiness 
4️⃣ Digital trade &amp; Support for Startup ecosystem

#ITURDF
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Later today, I will be joining African Leadership University to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day. The session will provide insight into our work at Library Aid Africa and an opportunity to discuss with African Leadership University faculty and students about the emergence of AI in research and creative

Later today, I will be joining <a href="/alueducation/">African Leadership University</a> to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day. 

The session will provide insight into our work at <a href="/libraryaidafric/">Library Aid Africa</a> and an opportunity to discuss with <a href="/alueducation/">African Leadership University</a> faculty and students about the emergence of AI in research and creative
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Over the past few weeks, I have been participating in various summits and forums such as the QhalaHQ Africa AI Research Colloquium, Global AI Summit, ITU Regional Office for Africa Regional Development Forum for Africa, International Conference on Sustainable Knowledge Systems #ICSKS2025 at

Over the past few weeks, I have been participating in various summits and forums such as the <a href="/QhalaHQ/">QhalaHQ</a> Africa AI Research Colloquium, Global AI Summit, <a href="/ITUAfrica/">ITU Regional Office for Africa</a> Regional Development Forum for Africa, International Conference on Sustainable Knowledge Systems #ICSKS2025 at