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Browsing School of Information Sciences by Subject "Libraries"

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  • Access to and Use of ICT's in the Provision of Information to Distance Learners in Kenyan Universities 
    Kiplang’at Joseph; Odini Cephas; Kamau Grace Wambui (2018-03-13)
    The purpose of the study which informs this chapter was to investigate access to and use of ICTs in the provision of information to distance learners at the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenyatta University (KU) libraries; ...
  • Collection Development through Exchanges: The experience of the third world 
    Otike Japhet (MCB UP Ltd, 1992-12)
    Provides a detailed account of the predicament of exchange librarians in developing countries. Publishing activity is relatively underdeveloped forcing the majority of the states to rely on foreign book imports. While ...
  • The construction and development of a library building: Moi University library/faculty building 
    Tirong arap Tanui; Ocholla Dennis (MCB UP Ltd, 1997-02)
    The management of building development and construction processes in various environments is not similar because of the magnitude, functions, location, materials used, cost and of course use of the building. Similarly, ...
  • The development of libraries in Kenya 
    Otike Japhet (African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 2004-09)
    This article analyses the growth of libraries in Kenya from the early colonial period to the present. It is noted that early libraries were associated with the development of the new colony. The use of libraries at that ...
  • Document Reproduction and Supply in East Africa 
    Otike Japhet (MCB UP Ltd, 1990-12)
    An account is given of the current position in document reproduction and supply in the three East African states of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. A brief account is given of the region′s library/information infrastructure ...
  • The Exchange of Publications Programme in East Africa: Problems and Prospects 
    Otike Japhet (MCB UP Ltd, 1992-12)
    Examines existing systems for the exchange of information materials in East Africa, and notes the lack of formal co‐operation. Considers the library and information infrastructure, and notes widespread informal arrangements ...
  • Indigenous Materials in Libraries and Information Centres in Kenya 
    Otike Japhet (Collection Management, 1989-01)
    This work examines the accessibility of indigenous materials to libraries and information centres in Kenya. An attempt is made to define the term "indigenous materials." Sources of materials are examined, and methods of ...
  • Infrastructures of digital humanities 
    Sula, Chris Alen; Craig, Kalani; Dalmau, Michelle; Humphreys, Alex; Hyvönen, Eero; Kiplang'at, Joseph (Wiley, 2020)
    This panel will convene participants from a range of roles and institutions to build on previous work in infrastructures of digital humanities: the organizational and structural aspects of the field responsible for ...
  • Library Cataloguing: Relevance to Modern Library Users 
    Tirong arap Tanui (MCB UP Ltd, 1992-12)
    Reviews the role of libraries and of cataloguing within modern libraries in the light of research findings, automation and other changes. Stresses user needs and subject access.
  • Library planning with special reference to developing countries 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1989)
    The definition and nature of planning are discussed and related more specifically to the need for and problems of planning library and information services, especially in developing countries. The need for a dynamic as ...
  • The Management of Change in a Library Service 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1990)
    The psychological, communication, motivational and administrative factors which require attention in the management of change in library services are all examined. The importance of change, particularly in relation to ...
  • An overview of information systems in Kenya 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1993)
    Gives an overview of information and library systems in a developing African nation, Kenya. Highlights the prevailing local conditions. Discusses the national library system with particular reference to public, academic, ...
  • An overview of recent library and information developments in East Africa 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1998)
    The article gives an overview of recent library and information developments in East Africa. Discusses the prevailing local conditions and decries the declining state of libraries in East Africa. Highlights the initiatives ...
  • Physical learning spaces in Kenyan academic libraries 
    Ateka, Azenath; Bosire, Emily; Maseh, Elsebah (Sage, 2023-07-20)
    Libraries form an integral part of the university physical learning landscape. Advances in technology, the emergence of student-centred pedagogy and the changing campus demography have caused academic libraries across the ...
  • Standardization of Bibligraphic Data: The African Perspective 
    Tirong arap Tanui (MCB UP Ltd, 1992-12)
    Outlines the development of international standards for bibliographic control. Considers the relevance and use of these standards in Africa and concludes that more appropriate approaches to cataloguing should be sought for ...
  • Training in Interpersonal Skills for Librarians and Information Workers 
    Odini Cephas (1991)
    Interpersonal skills in the management of libraries and information organisations are increasingly important, as is the need for adequate training in this area. Training methods are discussed which might be used to improve ...
  • Why Marketing?: The experience of Moi University Library, Kenya 
    Tirong arap Tanui; Kitoi Andrew S (MCB UP Ltd, 1993-12)
    Marketing is about the way in which an organization matches its own human, financial and physical resources to the wants of its customers. The Institute of Marketing defines marketing as “the management process responsible ...

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