From: 13 – 16 October 2025

Duration: 4 days

Cost: USD 75 / ZAR 1400

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EST_Oct2025

Description:

Information Training & Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA), in partnership with Cornell University Mann Library, will be hosting an online evidence synthesis training for African librarians. The course will be offered in English and is open to librarians and information specialists from African countries:

The 4-day synchronous training will be delivered on Zoom from the 13th to the 16th of October 2025. The training will run for 4.5 hours each day and will cover the following topics:

·        Overview of systematic reviews and similar methodologies,

·         guidelines and standards,

·         search strategy development,

·         software tools,

·         quality assessment, and

·         systematic review services.

Eligibility:

To qualify for this training, you must hold a minimum of a first degree in Library and Information Science or a related discipline and have a professional role as an information specialist or librarian for a minimum of 2 years.

Registration:

Complete the application form using the link below to express interest in attending the course. Further details about the course will be provided to registered participants ONLY. The applications will close on Friday the 14th of September 2024.

Register here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EST_Oct2025

Please note the program will only accommodate a limited number of participants.

If you have any questions/comments, please write to us at itoca@itoca.org

Thank you!

ITOCA