... public university library in Kenya. However, the findings may be applicable in similar university libraries in the country. Practical implications The findings of this study may benefit students and faculty in the University of Nairobi from improved collection development process that would ensure...

...Magdaline Wanjiru Mungai; Selikem Sebuava Dorvlo; Asaph Nuwagirya; Marlene Holmner Purpose Copyright exceptions promote access to information by users without breaching copyright. This research paper reviews copyright exceptions in Kenya, Ghana and Uganda and how they influence access...

... 04 05 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Knowledge management Collaborative learning Kenya Educational technologies Distributive learning Marist Discourses and practical experiments of models and practices...

... lecturers at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires while qualitative data was collected through focus group discussions. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS while qualitative data was analysed thematically. Findings The findings of this study...

... and their corresponding impact in the effective delivery of academic and research library services in Kenya and South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study applied a survey research technique to garner the opinions of the librarians about the leadership styles of their leaders. Primary data were collected...

...Peter Mose Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish stocking and services offered and user culture at the Kenya National Library Services Kisii Branch. The study sought to respond to the following questions: Which books form the stock of Kenya National Library Services Kisii Branch? Which...

... role, the emerging user needs and impact of service delivery. Technological advances have also affected the establishment of library systems and services offered. The emerging future roles will generally depend on how advanced the libraries are in the region or country including Kenya. Originality...

...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...

... provide libraries with the tools for collecting and analysing useful data about information needs of customers, which assists in designing, developing and delivering appropriate services. This paper examines the methods used by university libraries in Kenya to market their services to different categories...

... through collaborative efforts between librarians and faculty members particularly through joint curriculum design and implementation. © MCB UP Limited 2003 University libraries Information services Literacy Kenya Students Library users The ultimate goal of any library service...

...Mabel Majanja; Joseph Kiplang’at This study investigated the current status and occupational characteristics of women librarians in Kenya. The study’s objectives were to: compare their status to that of their male counterparts; establish their career advancement opportunities; investigate factors...

.... At present the state library participates as an observer (INASP, 1997). GAILIC’s main objectives are to: University libraries Co‐operation South Africa Namibia Ghana Kenya GAELIC, a major project of the umbrella consortium FOTIM (Foundation of A library consortia may take the form...

...Harrison Kibet Bii; Patrick Wanyama Presents the findings of a study which examined the impact of automation on the job satisfaction among library staff of the Margaret Thatcher Library (MTL), Moi University, Kenya. With the exception of the university librarian, his deputy and the systems...

...Japhet Otike; Graham Matthews Reports the results of a case study undertaken as part of a doctoral research programme carried out to investigate the information needs of, and provision to, the legal community in Kenya. The case study, is based on data collected from a one‐man law firm in Kisumu...

... librarians are described. © MCB UP Limited 2000 On‐the‐job training Librarians Kenya University libraries Staff training is a critical and challenging task that has come to be identified with the determination of the future of many organisations. Without relevant and appropriate...

... and information technology skills should be emphasised in whatever training programmes may be initiated in a bid to overcome the shortages. Taking into consideration the needs of Kenya as a developing nation, Moi University has defined its objectives as well as determining a mission for its existence...

...Joseph Kiplang’at Presented at the SCANUL‐ECS Conference held in Kenya 23‐26 July 1998. Examines the opportunities of information technology (IT) in improving access, transfer and use of agricultural information in the rural areas of Kenya. This paper has used the term “information technology...

...Dennis N. Ocholla Discusses issues relating to professional development and manpower training in Kenya. Provides background information on the libraries and information sciences training programmes situation. Gives attention to issues and trends affecting the information profession in training...

...Cephas Odini Discusses fundamental problems encountered at the Kenya Polytechnic Library in collection development, particularly the problems of inadequate funding, lack of collection development policy and those associated with foreign purchases. Highlights the various factors which librarians...

...Tirong arap Tanui; Andrew S. Kiloi It is essential to market library services if they are to be used effectively but there are various internal and external constraints. Examines these constraints in the light of attempts to market the library service of Moi University in Kenya. Tackles issues...