School of Information Sciences: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • Educating Users at Moi University Library 
    Odini Cephas (Sagepub.com, 1994-12-01)
    Various constraints affect the education of users at Moi University in Kenya. They can be overcome through proper planning and through integrating the programme into the university curriculum.
  • The performance of manual indexes and online databases in information retrieval 
    Odini Cephas (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 1997)
    Reports on a comparative study carried out at the University of Sheffield to compare the performance of some manual and online sources in the retrieval of records in the subject of technology. Compares the performance of ...
  • Staffing structures in the public library system in Kenya: a case for a new approach 
    Odini Cephas (1996)
    Outlines the structure of Kenya’s public library system and discusses its many short‐comings. Makes a case for a change to the team librarianship principle of staffing. Outlines the advantages to be gained from this approach, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Proposed ICT-Enabled Services Model for Local Authorities in Kenya 
    Odini Cephas; Gichoya David; Ochieng Dennis (IEEE, 2011-05-13)
    Although Kenyan local authorities can benefit from ICTs in improving efficiency and effectiveness of their manage ment and operations, this is not currently happening. The development of e-services in local ...
  • Setting up an Industrial Information Service 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1993)
    Every big company requires a good information service to serve its organizational interests in industrial trends, marketing intelligence, competitive intelligence and the interpretation of government regulations and policies ...
  • 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 ...
  • Information seeking and communication behaviour of Kenya railways engineers 
    Odini Cephas (University of Dar es Salaam Library Journal, 2005)
    The paper discusses the findings of a study which sought insight into engineer's information seeking and communication behaviour at Kenya Railways Corporation. The study employed a user centered approach to information ...
  • Getting books to school pupils in Africa 
    Radebe T; Sidibe AB; Amaral WD; Odini Cephas (econpapers.repec.org, 1998)
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Planning for Public Library Development in Developing Countries with Special Reference to African Countries 
    Odini Cephas (International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies, 2009-10-19)
    The growing importance of Information Services in general äs vital resources for national development coupled with increased pressure for public accountability has led to greater attention being paid to the way public ...
  • Stimulating the use of information in Kenya 
    Odini Cephas (1995)
    Identifies some of the factors that hinder information use in Kenya as the prevalence of inappropriate information systems, an unstimulating education system, high levels of illiteracy and the language barrier. Makes various ...
  • Collection Development: The Experience of Kenya Polytechnic Library 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1994)
    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 ...
  • Trends in Information Needs and Use Research 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1993)
    Highlights the major trends in information needs and use in a survey of the literature from the later 1940s to the present time. The shortcomings of early studies, particularly questionnaire surveys, are found to be defective ...
  • Training and development of skills in a changing information environment 
    Odini Cephas (MCB UP Ltd, 1999)
    Presented at the SCANUL‐ECS Conference held in Kenya 23‐26 July 1998. Discusses the challenges posed by the accelerating pace of change in the world of information, especially in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa and ...
  • 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, ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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.

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