
Librarian Spotlight Africa (LSA) proudly recognizes Damilare Oyedele as the Librarian of the Month for July 2025, celebrating his transformative impact on libraries across Africa.
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🌟 Why Damilare Stands Out
Librarypreneur & Changemaker: Co-founder of Library Aid Africa and LibraryX Africa, Damilare leads efforts to revitalize libraries as hubs of innovation, education, and community development.
Continental Advocate: He promotes libraries as tools for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — especially SDG 4 (Quality Education).
Capacity Builder: Through digital programs and advocacy, he equips librarians across Africa with 21st-century skills.
Visionary Leader: From rural communities to national policy circles, his work bridges grassroots impact with strategic influence.
✍️ In His Words “Libraries are more than buildings filled with books—they are gateways to opportunity. I am committed to ensuring every community in Africa has access to dynamic, inclusive library services.” — Damilare Oyedele/
📚 Learn More
📰 INFOLIBNET Ethiopia Blog Article: “Honouring Excellence: Celebrating Damilare Oyedele as LSA’s Librarian of the Month (July 2025)“
Mulugeta Woldetsadik
MULUGETA WOLDETSADIK, Librarian & Knowledge Access Advocate | Librarypreneur | LibraryX Africa Country Coordinator – Ethiopia | Community & Youth Empowerment Leader | Librarian Spotlight Africa Honoree | Champion of Global Library Networks
Mulugeta Woldetsadik is a veteran Digital Librarian from Ethiopia, affiliated with Hawassa University, with over three decades of leadership in academic librarianship, digital transformation, and equitable access to information.