Presentation by Magdeline Engleton Senior Library Officer Molalatau, Botswana

Brief Introduction

Sewela’s Story

Meet the Needs of the Community

Buddy Job Seeking Skills Session

ICT to be a Core Service

Computer Training

Community Engagement

Partnerships-Primary School

What can be done? Regular User Needs Assessment All National Libraries should have Strategic Frameworks Engage local government officials in conversation about importance of libraries in the community Computer & Internet Service to be a core service Invest in nurturing and developing library staff and emerging leaders Create a platform for innovation

Conclusion Let us change our mentality as librarians of being service-oriented to being user oriented. As individuals us all contribute to develop the lives of our communities regardless of your position. Ask yourself, are you pulling libraries down or you are pushing it forward, then act according for the benefit of your nation.