Peter Anafo's testimonial

I was a partner with Mr. Bello Thomas a senior assistant librarian of University of Malawi at Kamuzu College of Nursing in Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi. I am a Senior Assistant Librarian at the University of Mines and Technology Library, Tarkwa, Ghana.

We had an interesting corresponding ranging from our personal life to professional career. We discussed our roles and responsibilities which we share similar exposure. Both of our Universities are closed due to the covid19 pandemic, but rely on online learning and teaching.

My partner library is a specialized academic library focusing on nursing and its related discipline. I am in the main University campus library. The mission of the University is to provide higher education in mining, petroleum, technology and related disciplines. 

My partner’s job involves training library users in information literacy skills and overseeing the library management system among many other responsibilities. I on the other hand is responsible for the E-resources management of the University Library and also teaches information literacy skills to our students. I also act as deputy librarian, assisting the university librarian in day-to-day administration of the library’s system

In the cause of our correspondence, I realised he had visited my country for a workshop organized by INASP in Ghana. He was the country coordinator for INASP's PERI programme in 2001. 

I find the International Librarians Network Programme to be a very important platform for partners to share experience which would go a long way to enhance our professional experience.