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    Information and communication: a library’s local response to HIV⁄AIDS in Zambia
    (University of Zambia, 2009) Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima
    Objective: To document and describe the University of Zambia Medical library’s responses to the fight against HIV ⁄AIDS in Zambia. Methods: The methodology adopted was a case study approach combined with an analysis of the literature such as annual reports and official documents. This was augmented by personal reflections of the author having worked at the Medical Library. Results: The University of Zambia Medical library has over the years instituted and implemented HIV ⁄AIDS information provision programmes that include the provision of information in various formats – print or electronic and, in addition, capacity building in HIV ⁄AIDS information literacy skills. Conclusion: A library’s social responsibility calls for it to be part of national responses to crises that arise in society. As HIV ⁄AIDS has affected every aspect of Zambian society prevention, treatment, care and support there is an understanding that the library’s role should be using the cri tical and strategic resource at its disposal – information – as part of their contribution to the fight against HIV ⁄AIDS. In this context, libraries should source, collect, organize and disseminate information on HIV ⁄AIDS in a way that is easily accessible to researchers, HIV ⁄AIDS programme implementation agencies and the ordinary public.
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    Information provision to students using mobile phones: A case study of the University of Zambia Library
    (Zambia Library Association, 2009-01-01) Kakana, Fabian; Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima
    Provision of library and information services using mobile telephones is gaining popularity among library users worldwide. And some libraries have taken advantage of this technology in order to introduce new library services as well as reach library users that traditionally they would not able to reach. This paper looks at the possibility of introducing a mobile library service by the University of Zambia (UNZA) library as an alternative way of providing information to university students. This is done by assessing the views of students. The findings points out that students will overwhelming accept the service. The paper concludes that by using mobile cell phones, the library can introduce new library services; expand its user base and reach users that are not easily reachable.
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    Meeting collection development needs in resource poor settings: the University of Zambia Medical Library experience
    (Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2008) Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to take stock of the current state of information resources and approaches used to meet collection development needs at the University of Zambia Medical Library. Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodological approach accompanied by a review of the literature, annual reports and official documents was used Findings – The findings indicate that the UNZA Medical Library has not had adequate funding since the early 1980s and its collection cannot meet the information needs of its users without the support of other organizations. Practical implications – Dwindling financial resources are a scenario that is common to libraries all over the world but more pronounced in Sub- Saharan Africa, where libraries have seen major reductions in their funding levels over time. The library has devised alternative strategies, other than funding from the parent institution, for meeting its collection development requirements. Originality/value – Lessons learned over time and best practices that can be of use to other libraries that are facing funding problems are highlighted.
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    Using the African digital health library for cancer control: dissemination of African cancer research output
    (University of Zambia, 2020) Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima; Ajuwon, Dr Grace Ada; Odeku, Latunde E; Abdrahamane, Anne; Masimba, Muziringa; Kamau, Nancy; Merande, Justin Maranga; Mwafulilwa, Celine Maluma; Lodge, Mark; Lyon, Becky; Royall, Julia
    Access to published literature on cancer in Africa is problematic – especially locally produced cancer research information. A digital health library, such as the one being implemented in five African countries provides a solution. A new innovation, the African Digital Health Library draws support from local stakeholders, enlisting the best ideas from both the library and information technology fields. Although this work seems like new territory, it essentially remains a librarian’s workspace, supported by local collaborators and with new ideas to enable efficient access to cancer research information.