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    Assessment of Policies and Plans on Disaster Management for Computer-Based Information Systems in Selected University Libraries in Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2015-05) Njoroge, R. W.; Wambiri, D.; Ogeta, N.
    This study was carried out at a time when the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education institutions had become a key issue for service delivery. The need to provide access to information for learning, teaching and research had necessitated academic libraries to incorporate Information Technology (IT) to facilitate efficient and effective operations in libraries. This therefore, calls for development of policies and plans that provide direction on actions geared towards protection of the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the electronic data held within the organization’s system. The study aimed to find out the availability of disaster management policies and plans for Computer-based Information Systems (CBIS) in academic libraries as well as assess issues addressed by the available policies and plans. The study was carried out in selected academic libraries in Kenya which included two public and two private chartered universities within Nairobi County and its neighboring counties. Data was collected using interviews and document reviews. Analysis, interpretation and presentation were done using qualitative methods. The study revealed that most (3 out of 4) of the institutions studied had not developed policies and plans that addressed disaster management for CBIS. The study recommends development of disaster management policies and plans that guide on disaster management for CBIS in libraries. Further research was recommended on impact of lack of disaster management policies and plans for CBIS in libraries.
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    Physical security measures for computer- based information systems: a case study of selected academic libraries in Kenya
    (2015) Njoroge, R. W.; Wambiri, D. M.; Ogeta, N.
    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly becoming an important facilitator of effective and efficient delivery of services in higher education institutions (HEIs). The introduction of open, distance and elearning (ODEL) mode of study has made it necessary for academic libraries to incorporate computer-based information systems (CBIS) in order to facilitate easier access to information for learning, teaching and research to all library users. To meet this objective, HEIs need to put in place measures of securing these systems. This study investigated the security measures employed by selected academic libraries in Kenya. The specific objective of this paper is to address the physical measures used by academic libraries to secure their CBIS. Data was collected through observation and interviews and was analyzed, interpreted and presented using qualitative methods. Results revealed the libraries studied had taken several physical measures to protect their CBIS. Suggestions for further research are discussed.