... of ever‐increasing prices, nor can publishers exist in world of no revenue increases (Bosch et al., 2011). Daniel Forsman can be contacted at: daniel.forsman@chalmers.se © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Library information systems Emerging technologies Strategies...

...Hilda Munyua; Christine Stilwell Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the agricultural knowledge and information systems (AKIS) of small‐scale farmers in Kirinyaga district, Kenya by identifying the key agricultural actors, establishing the information needs of farmers and how...

... and drawbacks of each method. The complexities that individual differences in user behaviour and organisational culture, and how that impacts on information systems design, is discussed at length. The book then progresses to the processes associated with information searching, from the user perspective...

...Hugh Preston Lee   Ratzan . Understanding Information Systems: What They Do and Why We Need Them . Chicago, IL : American Library Association   2004 . 253 pp. , ISBN: 0‐8389‐0868‐3 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 --> Computer science Mathematics...

...Constant Okello‐Obura; M.K. Minishi‐Majanja; Linda Cloete; J.R. Ikoja‐Odongo Purpose This article is a result of part of a doctoral study in the University of South Africa on the topic business information systems (BIS) design for Uganda's economic development: the case of small to medium‐sized...

... capabilities required for expanded roles. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Information systems Strategic planning Libraries Higher education Design of the IT strategic planning process is the key to its success (and that of any major IT procurement). The planning project should...

...Mary Anne Kennan; Concepción Wilson Purpose The purpose of this article is to review the current literature and discussion on institutional repository (IR) and open access (OA) issues, to provide examples from the information systems (IS) literature, and to propose the use of IS literature...

... of newspapers in historical research. Findings Provides possible solutions for organization and cataloguing. Originality/value Provides a first description of the use of MAVIS (Merged Audio Visual Information System) as a cataloguing solution for a newspaper collection. The newspaper collection...

... other important decisions by voting”. From this it can be deducted that involvement of the ordinary citizen in the governance of his everyday life is implied. What could differ from nation to nation is the extent of his involvement. South Africa Democracy Parliament Information systems...

...Hugh Preston K.C.   Laudon , J.P.   Laudon . Information Systems and the Internet: A Problem Solving Approach . London : Harcourt Brace   1998 . , ISBN: 0‐0302‐4797‐7   23.95 The text itself, when extracted from the tools, offers a good basic introduction...

... organizations such as UNESCO and IFLA to try and stop the rot of libraries and information systems. Recognizes the positive role played by professional associations in supporting library development. Offers the East African governments a challenge to appreciate the importance of literacy and provision...

... of the deficiencies include: Africa Agriculture Information services Information systems Information technology Training needs The memorandum of understanding establishing the Southern African Centre for Co‐operation in Agricultural Research (SACCAR) (1984) (now the Southern African Centre for Co...

... management strategy Information systems Market intelligence Marketing strategy This paper is based on a study which was undertaken for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), a sub‐regional grouping of small island states in the Eastern Caribbean. Members of the grouping are identified...

... the existing two[ 9 ]: In effect, an informal systems team drawn from different sections of the library had actually been working on the automation project for many months. This team had begun the installation of the Data Research system and the introduction, among other things, of standalone CDROM...

... with trends in other industries – is the level of technological competence of the staff. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Information management Information systems Information technology Information technologies today are characterized by their very dynamic development and increasing complexity...

...S.A. Walters; J.E. Broady; R.J. Hartley A key area affecting library management is the effective and efficient management and development of information systems. The concept of an information systems development methodology (ISDM) is a management approach that has been virtually ignored...

... are described and future benefits forecast. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Databases Information systems Information technology Academic libraries VOLUME 12 NUMBER 2 1991 END USER SEARCHING: THE INTRODUCTION OF DISTRIBUTED DATABASES ACROSS THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY Hazel Woodward It is probably...

... for a project, proposing a change in systems,explaining why a service has been discontinued, or supporting a job application. A stage‐by‐stage process of preparation, delivery and feedback is described. © MCB UP Limited 1989 Information systems Libraries Negotiating PRESENTING YOUR CASE by Pat F...

... retrieval Information systems Librarians Management information Technological innovation Management Abstract and Keywords Information: The Key to Effective Management by Bob Norton and Malcolm Peel Information Network, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Information Transfer, Librarianship...

... 1987 Information retrieval Data Bases On‐line information retrieval Information systems Software Computers Copyright law Downloading and Upload in Online Information Retrieval by Alison Jameson Abstract and Keywords Downloading and Uploading in Online Information Retrieval by Alison...