WikiIndaba 2023/Submissions/Curriculum development for a community of practice : A Case study of AfLIA and Librarians

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Author(s): Alice Kibombo, Jesse Asiedu-Akrofi, Georges Fodoup, Abel Mbula	Username(s): AKibombo, Jwale2, Geugeor,BamLifa	Type of submission: Presentation
	Affiliation: AfLIA	Theme(s): Education, Community Engagement, Partnerships, GLAM
Abstract: Making library collections in Africa more visible, open and connected is a major objective of the “Promoting Open Knowledge practices in African Libraries through WikiData” project by AfLIA. Consequent to the implementation of the project, AfLIA took on four experienced Wikimedians to lead the charge in achieving this and other objectives. The team of four, developed a learning framework (curriculum, modules and learning materials) for a Wikidata course and trained English and French participants, taking into cognisance the digital skills set, internet facilities/penetration, African meanings, values and learning milieu in the continent.		Level of advancement: All levels
		Special requirements: Microphones and a projector
		Extra information: There's a big possibility that this will be in both English & French

How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? By sharing our collective experience developing a bi-lingual Wikidata curriculum for African information workers, participants will gain insights into : considerations while choosing a methodology to be used and topics to be addressed in a curriculum ; lessons learned along the way and other learning points; inspire and encourage participants to conceptualize interventions that are of benefit to their particular community ; share the outcomes of the applied curriculum so far ;

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