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Showing 1 to 20 of 103 for “"Academic libraries"”.
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Academic Libraries and Toxic Leadership
… information studies. Indeed, the literature on academic libraries is only now beginning to address the topic. None of this should be surprising because leadership, in general, continues to be an under-discussed topic in the library and information studies literature.</p> <p>The topic of …
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Service quality in the academic libraries in Kenya
… been widely researched in various sectors, and academic libraries are no exception. It has become imperative that university libraries in Africa, Kenya in particular, re-examine their existence in academia, in order to justify the need for their services. This study seeks to establish the level …
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Developing a capacity building policy for academic libraries
… how to address the issue of capacity building in academic libraries. The libraries of the two Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs), the University of Western Cape (UWC) and Peninsula Technikon (Pentech), participating libraries in the Cape Libraries Cooperative (CALICO) were used as …
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Digital literacy instruction in academic libraries in KwaZulu-Natal
A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the Master of Management Science in Library and Information Sciences, Durban University of Technology, 2022.
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Academic Libraries as Feminine and Feminist Models of Organization.
<p>Because academic libraries are primarily staffed by women and are relatively autonomous entities in colleges and universities, they offer a unique model of workplace gendering and feminism. This qualitative, ethnographic study examined 3 small college libraries in 3 regions of the United States …
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Assistive Technologies for Individuals with Print Disabilities in Academic Libraries
… for using assistive technology (AT) in academic libraries. The Delphi Technique was used with a panel of librarians, disability service providers, and AT experts to determine these issues and guidelines for AT services in academic libraries. There were 55 substantive issues identified by …
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Framing of the Roles of Academic Libraries in Lithuania (Discourse Analysis) /
… powers of the external environment affecting academic libraries in Lithuania, identify the peculiarities of the framing of Lithuanian academic libraries’ roles and the influence of the process on the stability and variation of academic libraries. The object of the study – roles of academic …
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Data expertise and service development in geoscience data centers and academic libraries
… approaches in geoscience data centers and academic libraries. Case studies of two exemplar sites are presented based on evidence from qualitative interviews and artifact collection. The case studies are extended and further informed through qualitative interviews conducted with personnel at …
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A framework for postgraduate library services in academic libraries in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Management Sciences in Library and Information Science, Durban University of Technology, 2021.
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Knowledge sharing practices in academic libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library
… on knowledge sharing practices in university libraries with special reference to the Unisa Library. The aim of the research project was therefore to establish whether the Unisa Library is receptive to knowledge sharing practices,whether there is a need for knowledge management and more …
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The Influence of Book Selection Agents Upon Book Collection Usage in Academic Libraries
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Customer care services and strategies in academic libraries in tertiary institutions in KwaZulu-Natal
… customer care strategies and services in academic libraries in tertiary institutions in KwaZulu-Natal. Two research assumptions were made. Firstly, it is assumed that academic libraries in South Africa do not have operational customer care strategies and services in place. Secondly, there …
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Definitions of quality: a study of quality systems and their relevance to academic libraries
… solutions offered by quality systems. Within libraries the practice of quality control is growing, although a theoretical and methodological base has yet to be developed. It can be argued that many of the failures associated with the implementation of quality systems in industry can be linked …
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Accessibility of academic libraries for students living with disabilities in selected South African Universities
… 1990), this study assessed the accessibility of academic libraries for students living with disabilities (SWDs) in selected South African universities. Academic libraries are central to higher education, yet systemic, physical and technological barriers often hinder access for students with …
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Operationalizing research data services in Academic libraries in Africa: case of the University of Namibia
… operationalising research data services in academic libraries in Africa by using a case of the University of Namibia (UNAM). The purpose of the study was to enquire the extent to which librarians have the necessary knowledge and skills which will enable them to provide effective research …
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Intention to adopt blockchain technology for collaborative business processes by academic libraries in South Africa
Globalisation has compelled academic institutions to leverage digital innovations that present new capabilities and novel opportunities because of the stiff competition and movement restrictions during pandemic such as COVID-19, in their operating environments. In this digital era, academic …
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The impact of information and communications technology change on the management and operations of academic libraries
… change on the management and operations of academic libraries. How academic libraries deal with this phenomenon and strategies that could be considered to help deal with an environment where technology constantly change. This study focused on the impact of information and communications …
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Subject specialisation and subject specialists in academic libraries, with particular reference to the University of Zambia Library.
… outlined. Two brief case studies of University libraries practicing the subject approach are given. University libraries are discussed with regard to their recent developments and current trends. An overview of the University of Zambia library is presented. The study concludes with an outline of …
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Subject specialisation and subject specialists in academic libraries, with particular reference to the University of Zambia Library.
… outlined. Two brief case studies of University libraries practicing the subject approach are given. University libraries are discussed with regard to their recent developments and current trends. An overview of the University of Zambia library is presented. The study concludes with an outline of …
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Does access to the academic libraries for students with disabilities affect their academic performance? A systematic review
… experienced barriers in respect of the academic sphere. The academic libraries at higher education institutions provide services for all students, however students with disabilities are fewer than students without disabilities at these institutions of higher learning. The American …
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