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Exploring Selected Theories Applicable to Educational Disciplines and Social Sciences Research
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2019-12)This paper sought to advance an understanding of selected theories applicable to educational disciplines and social sciences. The authors conducted a search on academic institutional repositories for dissertations, theses ... -
The functions and roles of college libraries in forming good teachers
(2011-03-17)The article looks at functions and roles that College libraries play in the formation of good teachers.The major roles discussed are provision of information to teachers and teaching reading and information literacy skills. -
HEALTH INFORMATION LITERACY, INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIORS AMONG MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE: A CASE STUDY OF CHILENJE LEVEL ONE HOSPITAL IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2020-07)The main aim of this study was to investigate the health information literacy, information needs and information seeking behavior of mothers with children under the age of five. Chilenje Township of Lusaka, Zambia was used ... -
Health Information Needs of Women: A Survey of Literature
(The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2018)Understanding women’s health information needs is the foundation for developing women-centered health information systems and services. Yet there is no clear understanding as to what constitutes women’s health information ... -
Health information seeking behaviour of women in a web-based environment: A survey of literature
(SCECSAL, 2016-04)The exponential growth of the World Wide Web has been the catalyst for an information revolution. Amid this growth, there has been the obvious benefits to individuals of being able to access information on any given topic ... -
The impact of school libraries on the reading habits of children: A comparative study of government and private schools in Lusaka, Zambia
(2014-09)The importance of good reading habits cannot be over-emphasised. Reading enable individuals to acquire knowledge, information, skills, values and attitudes necessary for personal, family, community and national awareness ... -
In-service teachers’ perceptions towards classroom technology integration in Zambia: A pilot study
(Teaching and Learning in Africa, 2016-05)The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions towards integrating information and communication technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning programs among in-service primary school teachers in Zambia. The study ... -
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and development information for professional women in Zambia
(Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2009)Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can contribute to the development information needs of women in the developing world. While a number of studies have examined the relationship between gender and ICTs, few ... -
Information and knowledge: a panacea for food security among women in Chipata district: The case of Luangeni
(University of Zambia Press, 2012-10)Women play a critical role in food security. They are the backbone of the world’s agricultural labour force. Nearly half of the food grown all over the world is produced by women. In Zambia, women account for over sixty-five ... -
Information needs and information seeking behaviour of judges and lawyers: A study of the judiciary superior courts in Lusaka, Zambia
(The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2019-01)Understanding the information needs and seeking behaviour of users is imperative in developing effective information systems and services to meet their information needs. Lawyers and Judges heavily depend on appropriate ... -
The information needs and information seeking behaviours of persons with blindness and visual impairment in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-05)This study was carried out to examine the information needs and information seeking behaviors of persons with blindness and visual impairment in Lusaka, Zambia. The study looked at the kinds of information persons with ... -
Information needs and seeking behavior of women with no formal education: A case study of Ng’ombe township in Lusaka, Zambia
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2017-09)This study focused at exploring the information needs and seeking behavior of women with no formal education in Lusaka, Zambia. The specific objectives of the study included the kinds of activities participants were involved ... -
Information professionals as “hybrid managers” in the knowledge economy: A review from the Zambian perspective
(Zambia Library Association, 2012)The purpose of this conceptual paper was to highlight the need for information professionals to transform themselves into hybrids capable of performing various roles in the knowledge economy. The paper has highlighted ... -
Information Seeking Behaviour of Professional Women on Their Political Rights in Lusaka, Zambia
(Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) Journal, 2018)Women’s access to information on their political rights contributes to their empowerment through participation in political decision-making. However, there is currently little that is known about women’s access to information ... -
Integration of ICTs in education: The level at which ICT training should be introduced in Zambian education
(Zambia Library Association, 2011)The role that Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) play in every sector of the economy cannot be overemphasised. Be it in health, education, governance among other sectors of the economy. In today’s changing ... -
INTEGRATION OF ICTS IN EDUCATION: THE LEVEL AT WHICH ICT TRAINING SHOULD BE INTRODUCED IN ZAMBIAN EDUCATION
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Introduction of computer education in the curriculum of Zambian primary and secondary schools: Benefits and challenges.
(Marvel Publishers, 2019)The important role of ICTs in improving learning and teaching in the education sector has been widely recognised. Governments worldwide are prioritising the training of their citizens in ICTs. Consequently, the Government ... -
INVESTIGATING THE KNOWLEDGE SHAING CULTURE AMONG ACADEMICIANS IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUIONS IN ZAMBIA
(2010)The research examined the existence of a knowledge sharing culture among academics in higher learning institutions (HLIs) ins Zambia. It specifically sought to investigate knowledge sharing and identify factors that either ... -
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE APPRECIATION AND PPRACTIVE OF COMPETITIVE INTELLEGIENCE AMONG ORGANISATIONS IN ZAMBIA
(UNIVERISTY OF ZAMBIA, 2013)This paper sought to assess the extent to which Competitive Intelligence (CI) was being practiced and appreciated among corporations operating in Zambia. The survey research method was used. 50 corporations in this case ...
