By Chisomo Phiri
The Malawi Library and Information Consortium (MALICO) has underscored the importance of collaboration in raising awareness about the value of cultivating a strong reading culture.
Speaking during the Consortium’s Annual General Meeting (AGM ) in Salima on Thursday, Chairperson Brian Sitima Ndau said institutions of higher learning demonstrate better utilization of information resources, while lower levels of the education system continue to face major hurdles due to a weak reading culture.
On his part, Chief Executive Officer (CEO )of the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), Solomon Dindi emphasized that as the world becomes increasingly digital, Malawi must also embrace technological progress.
He commended the government for its initiatives supporting Open and Distance Learning(ODL), describing them as essential tools for adapting to the evolving technological environment.
This year’s AGM was being held under the theme ‘The Future Is Now: Harnessing Technology for Library Excellence’.
It brought together a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including universities, MAREN, the National Library Service, and MALICO.