Browsing University Library by Author "Kavulya, Joseph M."
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Challenges facing information literacy efforts in Kenya: a case study of selected university libraries in Kenya
Kavulya, Joseph M. (MCB UP Ltd, 2003)The ability to access, evaluate and use information is a prerequisite for lifelong learning, and a basic requirement for the information society. At the university level, students are expected to contact independent ... -
Challenges in the Provision of Library Services for Distance Education: A Case Study of Selected Universities in Kenya
Kavulya, Joseph M. (2004-06-04)With the increasing popularity of distance education, focus has turned to the role of libraries in the distance learning process. It is widely agreed that like their campus-based counterparts, distance education learners ... -
Digital libraries and development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kavulya, Joseph M. (2007-06)Purpose -- The aim of this paper is to review some of the critical information needs in Sub-Saharan Africa and the challenges that face libraries in the region in establishing digital libraries as a way of overcoming the ... -
Marketing of library services: A case study of selected university libraries in Kenya
Kavulya, Joseph M. (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2004)Regardless of the type, libraries are under pressure to justify their existence and funding through provision of customer- or market-oriented services. This requires a shift from product or service orientation to customer ... -
Training of library and information science (LIS) professionals in Kenya: A needs assessment
Kavulya, Joseph M. (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2007-03-27)Purpose – First, to assess the status of the job market for library and information science (LIS) professionals in Kenya and the adequacy of current curricula and training resources in LIS training institutions in the ... -
Trends in funding of university libraries in Kenya: a survey
Kavulya, Joseph M. (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2006)Purpose – To investigate recent trends in funding and collection development in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on primary data collected from four university libraries in ...