About Consortium of CARTA Libraries

CCL membership is made up of eleven CARTA Institution libraries - comprising of 9 Universities and 2 research Institutes. With the backing of CARTA, CCL offers a platform for inter- regional collaboration amongst libraries in Africa and puts Africa on the global research network. Essentially CCL in-line with CARTA’s mission will facilitate research, knowledge sharing and collaborations amongst researchers and institutions in Africa.

Mission

1. To encourage advanced research work amongst academics and researchers through an e-platform for the sharing of data, results and knowledge gained from research, first amongst partner institutions and ultimately to include other universities and institutions in Africa.

2. To build the capacity of libraries and librarians to strengthen research and learning in Africa.

Objectives

In pursuance of CCL’s mission the following objectives are of necessity:

1. To facilitate the compilation and digitisation of published and unpublished research works;

2. To develop an electronic platform for the sharing of data, results and knowledge gained from research; and

3. To encourage collaboration between and amongst academics and researchers in CARTA institutions.

Governance

Consortium of CARTA Libraries is an alliance governed by CARTA and librarians from CARTA Institutions.

CCL offers the following benefits

1. Knowledge Sharing & Easy Access to Information;
   Partner Universities and Institutions will advance research and learning in Africa through the CCL e-library interface, which will make more information available, enable knowledge sharing and make it easy for stakeholders to access research data and findings from remote locations.

2. Visibility for researchers & CARTA Partner Universities/ Institutions;
   The CCL e-library interface will provide global visibility for researchers and consequently link researchers to funding opportunities, consultations and further collaborations.

3. Training & Capacity Building for Librarian and Information Professionals;
   Training of CARTA institutions staff is important in order to make resource sharing more effective and useful. The consortium will afford member universities and institutions the opportunity to empower their personnel through capacity building and training courses or programmes. This will also enjoy group cost savings.

4. Institutional & Professional Strengthening;
   Through the CCL, CARTA institutions and librarians can form stronger collaborations, formulate policies and embark on advocacy programmes that will empower libraries for sustainability.

Activities

Capacity building, Advocacy for library sustainability, Facilitating Technical Support

Group acquisition and sharing of E-resources.