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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Maternal health information needs of women: A survey of literature
(University of Zambia Press, 2018)Maternal health information is a fundamental building block of women’s health during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Despite numerous global concerns and interests in maternal and child health care, there ... -
Maternal health information needs of women: a survey of literature
(The Journal of Lexicography and Terminology, 2018)Maternal health information is a fundamental building block of women’s health during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Despite numerous global concerns and interests in maternal and child health care, there ... -
Meeting the information needs of scholars and students in the digital environment: Case study of Zambian private universities
(Zambia Library Association, 2012-08)The future of Africa and indeed Zambia depends on the development of its human capacity - the ability for citizens to develop and apply new ideas. Through education, individuals acquire the skills they need to provide for ... -
Meeting the training needs for knowledge and content management Specialists: Case study of Southern African Universities
(Standing Conference for Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Association (SCECSAL), 2012-06)Information professionals have been in the information provision business for long period of time. Along the way, approaches to information provision have been dynamic owing to the advent of the knowledge era. As need to ... -
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Zambia: The role of records and archives in their attainment
(University of Zambia Press, 2013)This article examines the role played by records and archives in the attainment of each of the eight (8) MDGs in Zambia. A number of studies have examined the role of records and archives in development. However, few ... -
The need for information to enhance agricultural productivity of rural communities of Western Province of Zambia: Case of Litoya rural farmers
(Zambia Library Association, 2010)In order to attain national development, the role played by information in the process cannot be denied. In fact, information does not diminish if shared but rather improves the state of the one who receives it. Countries ... -
Nurses and Use of Research Information in Clinical Practice: a Case Study of the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)The main objective of this study was to investigate nurses’ use of research information in their clinical practice at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. A case study that utilised both qualitative and ... -
OpenBiblio: A Free and Open Source Integrated Library Management System that Answers Small Libraries’ Automation Needs
(Journal of Balkan Libraries Union, 2017-05-30)This paper assesses the suitability of Openbilio as a free and open source integrated library management system that answers small libraries' automation needs considering the fact that many free and open source integrated ...
