Browsing Library and Information Studies by Title
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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 ... -
The legal framework of archives and records management in financial institutions in Zambia
(University of Zambia Press, 2014)Financial institutions transact locally and internationally. In this regard, there is need to enact comprehensive records and archival legislation to ensure that records emanating from such transactions are managed in an ... -
Library and information science education in Zambia: issues and trends pre- and post-independence
(University of Zambia Press, 2018)Library and Information Science (LIS) education is central to sustaining development in any nation. It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage much-needed information and knowledge resources ... -
Library automation in school libraries and media centres in Zambia: case study of selected schools in Lusaka city
(Department of Library and Information Science, 2019-08-04)The availability of both commercial and free and open source library management systems has presented a window of opportunity for libraries to automate their operations with a view to improving the management, and delivery ... -
Library management and resource mobilisation in Zambian secondary schools
(University of Zambia Press, 2014)There is increasing awareness that a library is the heart of any education system. The library is fundamental to the success of any school. However, most libraries in most cases have not performed and developed to the ... -
A literature review on the socio-demographic characteristics of women who seek web – based health information
(The University of Zambia Press, 2017)The Web has become one of the important sources of health information for most people. This study explored the socio-demographic characteristics of women who seek health information on the Web. Specifically, the study ... -
Local knowledge preservation and dissemination in Zambia: Opportunities and challenges
(2013-08)Indigenous knowledge, has in the recent years, received a lot of recognition and appreciation. It has been observed that a people’s identity hinges largely on their worldviews including mores, traditions and values. ... -
Making bold and landmark decisions in education: introducing Telecentres for rural education in Zambia
(Zambia Library Association, 2012)Recognizing the government’s willingness to have most of its citizens educated with a view to foster national development, the purpose of this conceptual paper was to propose an approach that can be adopted to narrow the ... -
Marketing and public programming of the services at the national archives of Zambia
(Unisa Press, 2012)The high levels of poverty in most developing countries mean that very few citizens attempt to access the services offered by the National Archives in different countries, including Zambia. As a result, the uptake of ...