IASSIST gone glocal

Welcome to the special double issue of IASSIST Quarterly 2021 (IQ vol. 45(3-4) 2021). is an acronym. You may think that word contraction two words 'I assist'. In my mind, you are right! Whether or long explanation seven came first problem chicken and egg. However, it undisputed when spelled out, I in for International. That has been so from its founding 1974. Having members USA, Canada, some (west) European countries was a time what we myopic westerners considered be international. It with great pleasure now presents regional workshop Africa. Even 2021, only small number IASSIST's who regions not part western world. having African region important contribution making truly The phrase 'think globally, act locally' good framing compressed 'glocal'. This compiled by guest editors Winny Nekesa Akullo Robert Stalone Buwule, they were also behind Africa Regional Workshop took place at Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda) on January 11 13, 2021. works as Head, Library Documentation Centre Public Procurement Disposal Assets Authority Uganda, Secretary. Buwule Senior Assistant Librarian Kyambogo University, Uganda. themes addressed world issue: 'Data Literacy catalyst achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)'. Thus, global problems local viewpoint. Great thanks their lead arrangement extra them collecting, editing, papers available us all, international global. Enjoy reading! Karsten Boye Rasmussen - December