...Ifeanyi Jonas Ezema; Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine whether open accessibility of medical journals published in Africa may influence journals’ citation impact. Design/methodology/approach An evaluative informetric research approach was used to compare...

...Emmanuel E Baro; Nelson Edewor; Godwin Sunday Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the level of awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools by librarians in university libraries in Africa. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was used to collect data from 140 librarians from 16 leading...

...Kebede H. Wordofa Purpose – This study aims to explore the extent of Web 2.0 adoption by libraries of top universities in Africa. It focuses on identifying the extent of utilization, types of Web 2.0 technologies adopted and how these technologies are used. Design/methodology/approach...

.... This study did not examine the use of Library 2.0 applications among library users (such as faculty and students) which could illuminate further the case study. Practical implications – Most academic libraries in Africa have not yet adopted Web 2.0 technologies to improve their services. The user...

... and information and communication technology facilities in Africa. Based on the data provided and discussed the final approach was to draw up critical roles for developing countries' librarians in the knowledge age. Findings The findings indicate the abysmal state of internet usage and ICT facilities...

.../value The paper recommends a set of proactive professional repositioning that African librarians must initiate as custodians of both information and African rich cultural heritage. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Africa Culture Digital storage Communication technologies Internet...

... on a literature review. Findings The discussion suggests that, in spite of various infrastructural limitations in Africa, KM applications can still play a vital role in indigenous knowledge management and consequently empowering Africa's development. Research limitations/implications The major hindrance...

...Stephen M. Mutula Purpose The paper aims to present the status of the digital divide in Africa and the implications for libraries, and to demonstrate that, contrary to recent published findings, the digital divide is not narrowing. Design/methodology/approach A general literature review...

...Stella E. Igun Purpose To identify the challenges facing libraries and information centres in Africa in the establishment of electronic publishing. Design/methodology/approach Historical/literature survey and observation were carried out by the researcher in‐depth. All literature surveyed...

...Stephen Mutula This paper reviews the challenges facing library associations within Eastern, Central and Southern Africa with particular attention paid to the Botswana Library Association (BLA). The challenges occasioned by information technology and the future outlook in the SCECSAL region...

...Olatunde R. Adeniran Our survey of 728 questionnaires covered all types of libraries in the following countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. At the end of April 1997, this study identified 29 software packages from 22 per cent useable survey returns...