Librarianship in the South

Strengthening science-policy dialogue in developing countries : the opportunities for knowledge intermediaries

Jones, Harry | 2009
  • Author(s): Jones, Harry
  • Publisher: International network for the availability of scientific publications (INASP)
  • Pages: 9--10
  • Keywords: information services, library information services
In terms of its uptake in policy processes, knowledge from the natural sciences faces a number of similar barriers to knowledge produced by other disciplines.

Library associations and social responsibilities : the cases of ALA and IFLA

Kagan, Al | 2005
  • Author(s): Kagan, Al
  • Publisher: University of KwaZulu-Natal]
  • Pages: 66--75
  • Keywords: international librarianship, ethics, library associations, united states
This article highlights the history and experience of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA) and the Social Responsibilities Discussion Group of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). It is an update of Kagan (2001).

The challenges of advocating for open access through institutional repository building : experience from Makerere university, Uganda

Kakai, Miriam | 2009
  • Author(s): Kakai, Miriam
  • Publisher: International federation of library associations and institutions (IFLA)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: university and college libraries, uganda
Although the number of publications archived in the “Uganda Scholarly Digital Library” (USDL) of the Makerere University was still less than 1,000 items in 2009, there is a lot to be learned from this initiative.

Perceptions of the impact of user education and information literacy on the use of information resources : a Nigerian perspective in the information age

Kamba, Manir Abdullahi | 2009
  • Author(s): Kamba, Manir Abdullahi
  • Publisher: [Author]
  • Pages: 91--99
  • Keywords: information needs, information services, librarians
The paper examines the perceptions of academicians, practitioners and users, in the field of library and information science profession with regards to the impact of user education and information literacy on the use of information resources in the information age or digital age.

Impact of information technology innovations on resources and services of management institute libraries in Mumbai : a librarians’ approach

Kanamadi, Satish and Kumbar, B.D. | 2007
  • Author(s): Kanamadi, Satish and Kumbar, B.D.
  • Publisher: International consortium for the advancement of academic publication (ICAAP)]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: information technology, library resources, university and college libraries, india
The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of information technology innovations on resources and services of management institute libraries affiliated to University of Mumbai, India.
 

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