About MALA.
The information profession is one of the emerging and fast growing professions in the country. Current statistics are showing that there are more people graduating at certificate, Diploma and Degree levels in Malawi. The increase of well trained personnel in the information sector in Malawi is a positive development in socio-economic development of our country. What is even interesting is that policy makers in Malawi now recognize the need for Malawi to become the knowledge economy based country.
Core Values
In pursuit of its vision and mission, the Executive Committee and all members of MALA will at all times be guided and bound by the following core values
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Quality services
MALA will strive to meet or exceed expectations of its stakeholders through efficient, effective and superior service, incorporating exemplary leadership
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Performance ReviClient Focus
MALA exists to serve a range of stakeholders and their interests come first. In doing this, MALA shall adhere to high client focus standards, in a fair, equitable and consistent manner.
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Innovation
MALA will always be creative and continuously look for ways to improve service delivery including use of ICTs
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Responsiveness
MALA commits to be responsive to prevailing government, regional and international policies, agreements, and emerging issues
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Teamwork
MALA executive committee and its members shall endeavour to work as a team to realise its goals
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Access to information is a human right
MALA will uphold and protect the principles of freedom of access to information, use and expression.
MALA EXECUTIVE
MALA Executive is highly experienced and well-versed in a variety of information management areas. Trust in our expertise to achieve the best outcome.
President
Associate Professor F. Majawa
University Librarian Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi
Vice Secretary General
Miss J. Mphunda
Assistant Librarian University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
Vice President
Mr. T. Chima
College Librarian St. John of God, Mzuzu, Malawi
Treasurer General
Mr. F. Mwalemba
Assistant University Librarian, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi
Secretary General
Mr. G.C.C. Mughogho
Director of Libraries and ICT/ODeL, Pentecostal Life University, Lilongwe, Malawi
Publications Manager
Associate Profesor. W.D. Chawinga
Dean of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi