Librarian | Makerere University | Uganda
Dr Caroline Ilako is a distinguished academic librarian and researcher with extensive experience in leading library services, digital scholarship, and research data management. She has demonstrated strategic leadership in integrating artificial intelligence, open science, and inclusive education into library and information services, enhancing access to knowledge and supporting academic excellence. Her work spans capacity-building initiatives, mentorship of early-career researchers, and development of structured programs for information and digital literacy. She has contributed to sustainable library practices and policy development, while actively engaging with international platforms to advance best practices in the field. Dr Ilako has successfully secured competitive grants and published in leading journals and conference proceedings, reflecting her commitment to research and innovation. Her measurable research impact, as showcased on Scopus, includes 2 documents, 5 citations, and an h-index of 1, highlighting her growing influence in the academic and professional community.
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Featured Publications
1. Katsirikou, A. (2013). Qualitative and quantitative methods in libraries. Books of.
2. Ilako, C., Maceviciute, E., & Muwanguzi, J. B. (2020). Creating inclusive library spaces for students with disabilities (SWDs): Perceptions and experiences. International Conference on Information, 487–494.
3. Jones, Y., & Ilako, C. (2015). Dynamic law libraries: Access, development and transformation in Africa and the United States.
4. Ilako, C., & Ikoja-Odongo, R. (2011). Creativity and innovations in Ugandan libraries: Case of Makerere University Library. Paper presented at World Library and Information Congress: 77th IFLA General Conference.
5. Ilako, C. (2016). University students’ perceptions and attitudes towards the use of mobile phones in libraries: A case of Makerere University Library (Maklib). Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, 5(2), 535–544.