September 2014
Second Knowledge Management/Knowledge Services Workshops for Knowledge Workers – September 18-19, 2014 – The Boma Hotel, Nairobi
The 2nd Knowledge Management/Knowledge services Workshop was attended by participants from diverse professional backgrounds that included researchers, human resource personal, Liberians, knowledge managers and archivists.
Some of the institutions represented included Kenya Forestry and Research Institute (KEFRI), Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC), Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC) and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).
The workshop was officiated by Guy St, Clair (via skype), President, SMR International and William Mibei, Executive Director, Information Africa.
What the participants said:
Ayub Kathurima, Archivist, Kenya Power
CLS workshop – 22nd September, Boma Inn Eldoret
This was a one day interactive workshop that focused on coaching, professionalism, embedded librarianship, Communication at the work place and Knowledge Culture at the workplace. Librarians had an opportunity to share knowledge and best practices with a commitment to champion knowledge culture in their respective institutions.
The institutions represented included Moi Teaching & Referal Hospital (MTRH), Moi University main Campus, Moi University- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kisii University- Eldoret Campus, Eldoret Polytechnic, Egerton University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOST).
What the participants said:
Ziporah Rop, Moi University , eResources
Winnie , Kisii University, Eldoret Campus
Lucy, Librarian in-charge Kisii University, Eldoret Campus
Joseph Opondo, TEEAL Library, Egerton University
Grace C. Sitienei, Head Librarian, Eldoret Polytechnic
Japheth Murila (JOOST)
Antonina Omuke, Librarian in-charge, Faculty of Health Sciences Moi University
Closing Speeches
Guy St. Clair thanked the participants for attending the workshops and congratulated them for the good work they had put in. He wished them good luck, success, and happiness as they grow into a rewarding new future in knowledge management and knowledge services.
He reiterated the commitment of SMR international to work with IAO in enhancing KM programs in Kenya and the greater Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Guy St. Clair, President SMR International
Libraries are crucial in measuring institutional research, service and product output. This is determined by among other things the quality of library staff and services offered. The workshop, he said is an opportunity for participants to renew, reposition, re- strategize and embed/integrate their services to various institutional programs.
Prof. Rotich assured participants on SMR International and IAO collaborative efforts in not only sensitizing and creating awareness on the need and role of Knowledge Management in organizations but also in assisting institution’s carry out knowledge audit, develop strategies and create knowledge culture ultimately contributing to a knowledge economy. This he said is achievable by establishing partnership between SMR International/IAO and your institutions.
Prof. C. Rotich, Chairman of Board, Information Africa Organization