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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 ... -
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 ... -
MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF WOMEN: A SURVEY OF LITERATURE
(UNIVERISTY OF ZAMBIA, 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 ... -
PERSPECTIVES ON THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) IN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ACCESS TO DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION IN ZAMBIA
(Standing Conference of East, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations, 2008-07)Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have the potential to provide the much-needed development information. In particular, ICTs can facilitate access to development information for professional women in order ... -
The practice and appreciation of Competitive Intelligence (CI) among corporations in Zambia
(University of Zambia Press, 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 provision of library services, to primary school going children in Zambia: a case of selected primary school libraries in Lusaka.
(Library and information association of Zambia journal, 2018)This study investigated the provision of Library services to primary school going children in Lusaka. Nine primary schools were selected based on the availability of libraries in the schools. The study sought to identify ... -
THE PROVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES, TO PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA: A CASE OF SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN LUSAKA.
(Library and Information Association of Zambia, 2019)This study investigated the provision of Library services to primary school going children in Lusaka. Nine primary schools were selected based on the availability of libraries in the schools. The study sought to identify ... -
Records and Archives Legislation
(Association of Commonwealth Archivist and Records Managers, 2009)The importance of records and archives cannot be overemphasized. They document essential activities, decisions and evidence of government. Without records and archives, government can neither operate effectively and ... -
Records management practices in the Zambian pension industry
(Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council On Archives (ESARBICA), 2015)The need for organisations to demonstrate good corporate governance remains unquestionable. Effective management of records is a stratagem to realize because it ensures that sound decisions are made based on full, accurate ...