Browsing Department of Information Science and Knowledge Management by Issue Date
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Required Skills of Information Technologies for Library and information Professionals: A case of University Libraries in Kenya - Africa.
(2000)Following a description of the changing roles of library and information professionals and impact of information technology, this paper examines the shift in application of innovative IT to Library and Information and what ... -
Why "IT" Course in the Curriculum of Library and Information Science Education?
(Journal of Information Management, 2001-09)The author defines IT, its needs, benefits and components. Observes the shift in the Information culture - from the view of traditional information against the Electronic Information and readiness for the future in this ... -
Electronic Document Delivery for Supporting Agricultural Research in Kenya: The Experience of Egerton University Library
(Journal of Information Management, 2002-03)Stringent economic conditions, coupled with the proliferation of information have incapacitated many agricultural research libraries in developing countries. Traditional means of document delivery have slumped, causing ... -
Development of Libraries and Information Centres in the Electronic Age: A Developing Country Perspective
(Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2003)Many libraries and information centres in the developing countries are still far behind the libraries in developed countries in the transition from traditional to electronic libraries. They are expected to continue acquiring ... -
Use of Information and Knowledge Management in Conflict Resolution
(2003)This paper discusses how the use of information and knowledge management can assist in conflict resolution. A conflict is more than a mere disagreement, it is situation in which people perceive a threat to their well-being, ... -
Nurturing Readership Skills in the Digital Age: Contributions of the Reading Tent Project in Njoro, Kenya
(SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2003-09)The Reading Tent Project (RTP) was instituted in November 1999 as an outreach programme of the Research and Extension Division at Egerton University in Njoro, Kenya. The project, which is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, ... -
Challenges and Opportunities of a Health Science College Library: Experience of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Moi University- Kenya
(DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology, 2003-11)This paper discusses the current environment in which health information is disseminated through the college library at the faculty of health sciences in Moi University, Kenya. It also highlights the emerging trends that ... -
Evaluation of University websites targeting English speaking users: A comparative analysis of selected sites in developed and developing countries
(Malaysian Journal of library & Information Science, 2006-12)The rapid development and increasingly popular usage of the Internet through the World Wide Web (WWW) have offered information professionals a very lucrative opportunity to assert themselves as information gatekeepers and ... -
Digital Library Management: A Worthy and Well-timed Makeover for the Information Professional
(SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2008-09)This paper examines digital libraries principally from the management perspective. For the purpose of appreciating the intrinsic concepts involved, it starts with a comprehensive discussion of definitions, followed by basic ... -
The Changing and evolving Roles of Information Professionals in the Digital Age: A Case of Egerton University.
(Kenya Library Association, 2011)Library and Information Service profession is one of the most challenging professions in the knowledge society. Librarians face complex challenges posed by recent trends in Information and Communication Technology. The ... -
Information For Sustainable Development In Digital Environment
(SCECSAL 2012, 2012)Technological developments that have taken place during the past decade have brought opportunities which have drastically changed human life. The internet has added a new dimension to information technology by introducing ... -
Incorporating Digital Libraries Model in the Curriculum for Library and Information Science Education
(2013)This paper discusses the concept of digital libraries, embarking on why it is essential to adopt digitization in the present information intensive era. Besides, this study tries to emphasize on a course or module on digital ... -
Impact of the Amlib Integrated Library Management System on Information Management Practices at Egerton University Library, Njoro Campus, Kenya.
(SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2013-08)The rapid implementation of information technology in all spheres of life, including libraries and information centres, has led to concerns about the paradigm shift in these institutions. This is a case study conducted at ... -
Powerpoint presentations and Information processing: A case study of G.S. St. Michael E.P.A
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Role of E-Resources for Research Management in Kenya: A Case of Mount Kenya University
(Internation Knowledge sharing Platform, 2013-11)E-resources are utilized by the use of information communication technologies to engender knowledge base and promote performance of researchers and scholars. E-resources are embedded with a wealth of information whose ... -
Knowledge Management: The Emerging Challenges for the Library and Information Professionals
(SCECSAL, 2014)The concept of knowledge-based economy has established its firm roots in the global market. The growth of interest ill knowledge management (KM) has essentially been contemporary with that of increasing use of the Internet, ... -
Information Literate Users and the Digital Society
(2014)This paper highlights the concepts of literacy, traditional user education and information literacy. The dramatic changes in information technology are having a considerable impact to the higher educational institutions ... -
Current trends in preservation of digital information in modern libraries: a case of Mount Kenya University
(2015-07)Digital information is an essential resource in our knowledge economy, valuable for research and education, cultural activities and public policy. However, digital information is inherently fragile and often at risk of ... -
Image management for information professionals in academic libraries: a case study of Mount Kenya University
(2015-07)Image management is the key to success in any walk of life because it involves ongoing evaluation and better utilization of personal resources. In this paper the researcher identified how image management is applied in ...
