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A case study of digital readiness and technology adoption at a theological college in Cape Town, South Africa

Author: Majackie, Collin A Date: 2022 Technological innovations are rapidly transforming the way Higher Educational Institutions are delivering their core mission of teaching, learning and creative inquiry. A significant number of faculty are resistant to adopting new technologies. ... Read more
A phenomenological study of experiences in blended librarianship among academic librarians in Zimbabwe with special reference to selected higher education institutions

Author: Dabengwa, Israel Mbekezeli Date: 2018 This exploratory phenomenological study served the purpose of investigating the phenomenon of the Zimbabwean academic librarian whose professional identity has been evolving into Bell and Shank's (2007) blended librarianship over the past ... Read more
A readiness assessment survey of the adoption of transformational leadership for South African academic libraries in the Gauteng Province

Author: Kunene, Nokuphiwa Glenrose Date: 2020 The study assessed the readiness of the adoption of transformational leadership for South African academic libraries in the Gauteng province. Available literature shows no evidence that assessment has been conducted by academic libraries ... Read more
Access barriers : an investigation into the availability and accessibility of high-demand materials in the Short Loan Centre of an academic library

Author: Leibbrandt, Shirley Date: 1996 Academic libraries in South Africa are facing the challenge of tighter budgets, increasing student enrolments, greater diversity in students' backgrounds and library experience, and a call for greater accountability to all the stakeholders. ... Read more
Adapting the model for information literacy and cultural heritage in Cape Town: investigating user attitudes and preceptions in libraries, museums and archives

Author: Baker, Kim Date: 2015 Adapting the Model for Information Literacy and Cultural Heritage in Cape Town: investigating user attitudes and perceptions in libraries, museums and archives, by Kim Baker, investigates the attitudes and perceptions of general public adult ... Read more
Adolescents as public library users

Author: Shaw, Anita Janis Date: 2000 The primary objectives and scope of this research are to examine the library usage behaviour of adolescents, specifically those attending a high school in Grassy Park and those using Grassy Park Library. A central aspect of this research was ... Read more
Adopting research data management (RDM) practices at the University of Namibia (UNAM): a view from researchers

Author: Samupwa, Astridah Njala Date: 2019 This study investigated the extent of Research Data Management (RDM) adoption at the University of Namibia (UNAM), viewing it from the researcher’s perspective. The objectives of the study were to investigate the extent to which RDM has been ... Read more
Alternative models of information provision with special reference to the International Research and Information Group and the Education Resource and Information Project

Author: Karelse, Cathy-Mae Date: 1995 This study examines the contribution made by two alternative service or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to the provision and delivery of information in South Africa. A brief analysis of the role of information in impacting on and/or ... Read more
An assessment of the eResearch Knowledge Centre's support practices in the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria, South Africa

Author: Baudin, Johanna Maria Date: 2022 The purpose of this study was to determine whether the eResearch Knowledge Centre's (eRKC) research support services are in line with the needs of Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) researchers. It was also intended to identify gaps in ... Read more
An evaluation of the information architecture of the UCT Library web site

Author: Mvungi, Susan Haikaeli Date: 2008 Web users are becoming more critical of the web sites they use. This dissertation evaluates the information architecture of the academic library web site at the University of Cape Town. The evaluation of the information architecture of an ... Read more
Analysis of information literacy training at the National University of Lesotho

Author: Lefalatsa, Limakatso Date: 2018 Information literacy skills are a necessity among university students, hence information literacy instructors should keep abreast with the 21st century information literacy curriculum, its delivery and assessment. The study investigated ... Read more
An analysis of school library use in Government Aided Community Junior Secondary Schools in Gaborone city and the Southern district in Botswana

Author: Sehuhula-Mooketsi, Bojelo Date: 2002 School libraries can have a significant impact on students' academic performance and the quality of learning. This thesis explores the factors surrounding school library use or non-use of school libraries in Government Aided Community Junior ... Read more
Analysis of the approaches of senior management teams towards adoption of next generation library management systems: case study of Cape Library Consortium Institutions

Author: Mfengu, Andiswa Yolanda Date: 2014 Sophistication of technology has resulted in libraries having to manage print, digital and electronic resources. Managing all resource types and formats with traditional integrated library systems is ineffective as the systems were designed ... Read more
Archiving social survey data in Africa : an overview of African microdata curation and the role of survey data archives in data management in Africa

Author: Woolfrey, Lynn Date: 2009 This study examines current practice in the curation of social survey data in African countries and makes suggestions for future improvements in this regard. Curation of data refers to its preservation and management for reuse. Utilising ... Read more
Aspects of information literacy with regards to the use of legal resources : case study of third year undergraduate law students of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and University of Jos, Nigeria

Author: Lawal, Victoria Date: 2009 The study explores the relevance of information literacy in the context of legal education specifically as it affects issues on the conduct of the legal research skills of undergraduate students as well as the need for its integration into ... Read more
Assessing information needs of users of the Career Information Centre (CIC), UCT : working towards a framework for promoting better use of career services, in particular, resources in the CIC

Author: Thupe, Benjamin O Date: 2003 This study is an assessment of the career information needs of users of the Career Information Centre (CIC), at the University of Cape Town. The study was conducted because it was clear to the CIC staff that the CIC was under-utilised by the ... Read more
Assessing the impact of a public library's print collection: a case study of two public libraries in Cape Town

Author: Skarzynski, Janusz Date: 2018 The purpose of these case studies was to explore the impact of a public library’s print collection on the community using the library. The motivation for this research is driven by three factors in the South African public library environment. ... Read more
An assessment of knowledge use and knowledge management maturity among the micro, small and meduim enterprise sector in Zambia

Author: Sikazwe, Dennis Date: 2013 The focus of this study was to establish the knowledge use and Knowledge Management (KM) maturity among the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Sector in Zambia. This is a domain that has received little attention in the Zambian business ... Read more
Attitudes towards the library and information profession among practising librarians and information workers in the Western Cape

Author: Ivey, Dorothy Lyle Date: 1986 An investigation was undertaken into the attitudes held by library/information workers towards their profession because it was considered that the strength of these attitudes may affect not only the self-concept and work performance of ... Read more
Barriers to information access and provision in academic libraries with special focus on the Cape Technikon Library

Author: Mahlangu, Nomoya Date: 2001 This dissertation examines difficulties experienced by users from the moment they enter the library to search for information, up to the point where they achieve the objective of their search. It also explores the processes that happen "behind ... Read more

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