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Privacy Policy Analysis of Licensed Mobile Loan Applications in Kenya
(EAJCR, 2023) Muthee, Daniel Wambiri
Mobile loan applications users should be informed of the privacy practices of the application before they consent to use the mobile loan application. The study assessed availability and scope of privacy policies in licensed mobile loan applications operating in Kenya using a descriptive study design. All the 32 licensed mobile loan applications were selected for the study. The study findings revealed that only 13 (40.6%) of the mobile applications had privacy policies. Further analysis of the 13 discovered privacy policies reviewed revealed that only 5 (38.4%) of the policies stated the type of personal information collected; 3 (23%) gave the rationale for collecting the stated personal information; 10 (77%) gave information concerning sharing of the collected personal information with third parties and 7 (53.8%) communicated the measures taken to protect the privacy of the collected personal information. The study recommended that mobile loan applications should to improve their privacy policies to comply with the regulatory framework, and also to thus build trust with the users.
Exploring Collaborative Partnership in Research Data Management: A study of Selected University Libraries in Kenya
(EAJCR, 2024) Njagi, Pauline; Njoroge, Gitau; Bituka, Ronald
The study focuses on research data management, which involves a wide range of data lifecycle related responsibilities and activities. It intended to assess the appropriate collaborative partnerships and areas of collaboration to enhance RDM tasks such metadata production, analysis, storage, sharing, and reuse. The study employed descriptive quantitative design to collect data from 35 participants purposefully chosen from Egerton and Kenyatta University. The Cronbach Alpha test was used to assess the questionnaire's reliability. A Cronbach Alpha of 0.78 ascertain the instrument reliability. The collected data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences. The study findings were presented using tables for understanding. The findings reveal that collaboration among, librarians, researchers, IT professionals, legal experts, research directorates, and academic units could help in achieving a flowless research data management practice. Also, the collaboration areas were identified including defining of data repository criteria, reusing research data, choosing data repositories, exchanging data across disciplines, and data sharing within and outside discipline. However, in data renting period, participant had low perception. The study recommends further research on each collaboration partners to ascertain the duties and responsibility for flowless adoption of research data management practices. Also, an exploration of what should be included in each collaboration areas could help shed light to academic institution libraries on specific aspects for successful implementing/adoption of RDM practices.
Scholarly Journal Publishing Standards, Policies and Guidelines
(Wiley Online Library, 2021) Ndungu, Miriam Wanjiku
It is easy to launch and run a journal but, more difficult to ensure that it adheres to best practices and provides a sustainable, secure, validated and respected venue for research. On launching a new journal, it is vital that the publisher and editors create suitable policies, technical systems and procedures before the inaugural call for papers is sent out. This article reviews the plethora of guidance that is available but scattered across multiple websites and draws together the key issues required by any new journal. The key areas considered are: journal and article identifiers; ethical and practical policies; technical decisions and considerations; systems for submission, publication and archiving; and promotion and marketing. The article provides a snapshot of the issues that all new publishers and editors need to consider
Network Literacy and Utilization of Electronic Resources Among University Students: The Case of Kabarak University, Kenya
(IJCAB Publishing Group, 2021) Owidi, Fredrick Omondi; Njoroge, Rose
Libraries acquire and facilitate access to electronic information resources that support core functions of universities they serve. Despite substantial investments by universities in infrastructures and resources to facilitate access to electronic resources, studies have revealed that these resources are at times not optimally utilized as expected. Network literacy is defined as the knowledge of web-based information resources, ability to effectively use ICT tools to access resources available online, ability to judge the relevance of information retrieved, and capability to use computer-mediated communication tools to manage or utilize the accessed information. The purpose of this study was to assess network literacy and utilization of electronic resources among Kabarak University students in Kenya and consequently provide some insight into usage of networked resources at the university. Objectives of the study entailed assessing users’ awareness of internet applications and utilization of electronic resources; assessing users’ awareness of Social Networking Sites (SNS) and utilization of electronic resources, establishing the levels of user awareness of electronic resources available at Kabarak University, evaluating users’ competencies in using electronic resources and establishing challenges encountered in utilizing electronic resources at Kabarak University. The study was anchored on the Digital Library model that depicts users’ interaction with networked environments, taking into consideration the various systems involved. The study was undertaken at Kabarak University main campus library. Stratified sampling was used to segregate students and librarians whose opinions were also sought on matters covered by the study. Simple random sampling was used to select students for the study while purposive sampling was employed to select resourceful librarians for the research. The study adopted a descriptive research design and used an approach where qualitative and quantitative data were gathered using a set of structured questionnaires that contained open and close ended questions based on objectives that guided the study. The questionnaires were first pilot – tested at Moi University Eldoret Town campus to determine their validity and also subjected to Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test to determine that acceptable internal reliability levels were attained. These questionnaires were then directly issued to the selected respondents. Analysis of the collected data was done using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 23 and thereafter, responses arranged in themes as appropriate. Frequencies and percentage distributions were used to highlight patterns in the data and facilitate interpretation. Among the findings was that students were aware of existence of electronic resources though some of them were not aware of what these electronic resources entailed specifically, and that among the greatest challenges they faced in using the electronic resources were slow internet connectivity speeds and inadequate points of accessing the internet. The study also established that the library relied majorly on orientation to sensitize students on electronic resources. Reinforcement and regularly conducting orientation programmes were recommended as a means of promoting network literacy at the University.
The Influence of Information Literacy on the Access and use of Information Services in Special Corporate Libraries in Kenya
(2018) Muthee, Wairimu Teresa; Thairu, Wanja; Njoroge, George Gitau
This paper examines the influence of information literacy on the access and use of information services in special corporate libraries in Kenya. A mixed research design was used to carry out the study at the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) which runs a special library. The study sampled 96 respondents using a stratified sampling technique. The study used questionnaires and interview guides to collect primary data The study established that information literacy influences the access to information services in special libraries and the use of information gathered to achieve personal and organizational goals. The study recommends training of librarians and entire organizational staff on information management, awareness creation on services provided in the special libraries and design of special libraries to suit information needs of persons with visual and hearing impairments.
Publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS): A Librarian’s Perspective
(Taylor & Francis, 2020) Ndungu, Miriam Wanjiku
The genesis of this paper is a workshop presentation on publishing with Open Journal Systems (OJS) that was delivered during the Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium Pre-Annual General Meeting held on May 30, 2019, at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya. The article lays the context of online hosting of university sponsored journals in Kenya and gives a background of Online Journals Systems. The paper further describes potential roles that librarians can play in institutional journal publishing. The article concludes that librarians possess the requisite skills for participating in scholarly journal publishing and recommends that including publishing literacy skills in information literacy sessions provides an excellent opportunity to showcase librarians’ value in the scholarly journal publishing process.
Strategic Marketing of Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries in Kenya
(University of Toronto Press, 2018-07) Ndungu, Miriam Wanjiku; Gikandi, Jane Wacuka
Universities in Kenya have subscribed to a range of electronic books and electronic journals through the Kenya Libraries and Information Services Consortium (KLISC). The lack of an effective marketing strategy has been identified as one of the major barriers to their utilization. This paper presents the results of a survey study on the application of a strategic approach in the marketing of electronic resources, or e-resources. The study also sought insights into academic librarians' understanding of marketing principles and the challenges they face in carrying out marketing activities. A questionnaire created using Google Forms was used to gather data. Respondents were recruited by email from institutions that belong to KLISC, and a total of twenty-nine members responded. The responses gathered reveal that although academic librarians are carrying out some marketing activities, the majority of them are not applying a strategic marketing approach.
Diffusion and utilisation of information and communication technologies by micro and small entrepreneurs in the tourism industry in Kenya
(2011) Njoroge, George Gitau; Kiplang'at, Joseph; Odero, Damaris
The study explores factors that influence the diffusion and utilisation of ICTs in the accessing of information by micro and small entrepreneurs in the tourism industry in Kenya. A multiple case study was used, focusing on urban-based micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the tourism industry. The results indicate that information communication technologies (ICTs) have introduced opportunities for improving communication and access to information, as well as generating online content, through quality information systems that are bound to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of most MSEs, as well as create new business opportunities. The results further indicate that MSEs use ICTs to access information, for e-mail services, to make reservations for flights, hotels and lodges, and to market their products and services. ICTs are also used for communication and money transfer services, word processing and storage of business information. The study revealed that most MSEs lack the prerequisite knowledge and skills, security and trust, financial resources and support to derive the full benefits of these technologies. The study concludes that information needs and subsequent seeking behaviour influence the diffusion and utilisation of ICTs by micro and small entrepreneurs in the tourism industry. In this regard, the study proposes a model that could be adapted as a framework for enhancing the diffusion and utilisation of ICTs by MSEs
Disaster Mitigation and Response in Kenyan Libraries
(International Journal of Disaster Management and Risk Reduction, 2011) Muthee, D.W.; Otike, J.; Rotich, D.C.
The prevalence of disasters which devastate world economies call foe serious disaster mitigation and response in libraries which are usually characterised by low funding and budgetary allocations. Libraries collect and harness a lot of resources for their users on daily basis. This information is very vital to the fulfilment of the university vision and mission of teaching and research. Disaster mitigation in university libraries would ensure continued provision of services or immediate resumption of services after a disaster. The study investigated the level of disaster mitigation and response in university libraries in Kenya. Specifically, it established the importance of disaster mitigation and response in libraries. The study was based on the contingency approach theory which emphasises on the activities to be put in place as disaster mitigatory factors. The study covered twelve university libraries in Kenya, six public and six private. The study population included university librarians and their staff. Data was collected using observation, interview and questionnaire tools of data gathering. The study found out that disaster mitigation is not a priority in the libraries. There were low disaster mitigation and response facilities in the libraries studied. The study recommends that disaster support systems and mitigation measures be prioritised
University Libraries and Social Media The Case of the Postmodern Library, Kenyatta University
(Journal for Library Culture, 2013) Njoroge, George Gitau; Kang'ethe, Patience
The Post Modern Library (PML) is an academic library at Kenyatta University in Nairobi. The library provides its users with unlimited wireless internet access and various other services which are far beyond the usual possibilities of other libraries in the country. Especially the possibilities of Web 2.0 are emphasized. The library’s facebook page is a very useful platform for communication between the library and the users. In Kenya, library 2.0 can make a big difference
Teaching of library skills in an inter-disciplinary context: a theoretical and practical perspective from Kenyatta University
(2012-09-18) Kamau, Grace W.; Muiruri, Mary A.W.; Bulogosi, Alice R.
In this article, we present experiences of teaching library skills at Kenyatta University. The introduction of a mandatory foundation course for all first year undergraduate students admitted in state universities began in 1991. This change provided an opportunity for the Librarians at the university to participate in the teaching of library skills, a component of the foundation course. The recognition of the role of the library in the students' learning is seen in the right direction. Previously, it was virtually impossible to integrate library skills course with academic programs. The opportunity to teach students how to become effective seekers and users of library resources need not scare librarians. This offers us the opportunity to appreciate the huge challenges students encounter as they embark on their academic programs. A number of issues considered critical in this activity include students' academic characteristics, attitudes towards library skills course, teaching methods, course materials, syllabus, time allocated and training. Suggestions are made on how to address challenges likely to be encountered in library skills instruction.

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