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Development and Management of Institutional Repositories in Selected University Libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)University libraries should consider institutional repositories as ongoing projects in order to cater for the changing needs of modern scholarly communication. Many universities have not made all research outputs from their ... -
Evaluation of librarians acceptability levels and use of cloud computing for library services in tertiary institutions of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study focused on the evaluation librarians’ acceptability levels and use of cloud computing for library services in academic libraries. The study was narrowed to only academic libraries of Kaduna state, Nigeria. The ... -
Effects of Information Literacy on Adult Consumers of Kenya National Library Services in Embu County: A Case Study of the Kenya National Library Services Embu Branch, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The study aimed at assessing the effects of information literacy programs on adult users in public libraries in Kenya by conducting a case study at Embu County public library. Public libraries have been operating with ... -
Status of Ecclesiastical Libraries in Major Seminaries in Kenya in Meeting Information Needs of Seminarians
(Kenyatta University, 2015)There is a natural and indispensable human need for information and so do Catholic seminarians have information needs to quench their quest for knowledge. Ecclesiastical seminary library within the context of a seminary ... -
Assessment of information literacy competencies of practicing nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The aim of the research project was to assess the information literacy competency skills of practicing nurses at KNH with the objective of establishing, the information needs of practicing nurses, awareness of potential ... -
Perception and attitude of postgraduate students on institutional repositories: case of St. Paul's University in Limuru Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Increased research output in academic institutions has lead to generation of lots of research content, thus bringing about issues on shortage and preservation of the research content, this has led to establishment of ... -
Challenges in accessing electronic information resources by students with visual impairments in Kenyatta University Post Modern Library
(Kenyatta University, 2015-05)The increasing provision of Web-based information resources has moved from a simple text interface to dynamic and interactive de¬signs. While this move has provided people with a more creative and flexible experience, there ... -
A study of library/information Services to the visually Handicapped and hearing impaired in Nairobi and its Environs
(Kenyatta University, 1986) -
Effectiveness of information literacy program in promoting utilization of electronic information resources by Postgraduate students in Kenyatta University Post- Modern Library
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Information literacy in the 21st century is considered as a tool to individual empowerment and community development it forms the basis for lifelong learning it’s common to all disciplines, to all learning environments and ... -
Assesment of information literacy skills in county governments: A case study of Machakos County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)This project report describes a study that was undertaken to find out evidence of knowledge in information literacy, skills and practices if any in the county government environment in Kenya. It also investigates the ... -
Establishing an institutional repository at Riara University
(Kenya Methodist University, 2015)Increased cost of research papers such as journals and conference papers has seen the development of open access; which has led to use of institutional repositories to enable free access of research papers and other ... -
A study of the availability and relevance of children’s recreational literature in selected public libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1992)This study on the availability and relevance of children’s literature established the condition of our children•s sections in the public libraries. The underlying assumptions of the study were; that Kenyans are poor readers ... -
A study of libraries in the industrial and commercial sectors in Kenya with particular reference to staffing, information organization and services
(1993)Libraries in Industrial and Commercial enterprises are generalyreferred to as special libraries. The main aim of these libraries is to provide access to specialized information to meet the needs of their clientele within ... -
Collaboration challenges facing information literacy programs in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Library
(2009)This research project was to investigate the information literacy collaboration challenges in JKUAT library. Information literacy (IL) is a critical pillar in all libraries. It ensures optimal usage of all forms of ...
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Development and Management of Institutional Repositories in Selected University Libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)University libraries should consider institutional repositories as ongoing projects in order to cater for the changing needs of modern scholarly communication. Many universities have not made all research outputs from their ... -
Evaluation of librarians acceptability levels and use of cloud computing for library services in tertiary institutions of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study focused on the evaluation librarians’ acceptability levels and use of cloud computing for library services in academic libraries. The study was narrowed to only academic libraries of Kaduna state, Nigeria. The ... -
Effects of Information Literacy on Adult Consumers of Kenya National Library Services in Embu County: A Case Study of the Kenya National Library Services Embu Branch, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06)The study aimed at assessing the effects of information literacy programs on adult users in public libraries in Kenya by conducting a case study at Embu County public library. Public libraries have been operating with ... -
Status of Ecclesiastical Libraries in Major Seminaries in Kenya in Meeting Information Needs of Seminarians
(Kenyatta University, 2015)There is a natural and indispensable human need for information and so do Catholic seminarians have information needs to quench their quest for knowledge. Ecclesiastical seminary library within the context of a seminary ... -
Assessment of information literacy competencies of practicing nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-07)The aim of the research project was to assess the information literacy competency skills of practicing nurses at KNH with the objective of establishing, the information needs of practicing nurses, awareness of potential ... -
Perception and attitude of postgraduate students on institutional repositories: case of St. Paul's University in Limuru Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Increased research output in academic institutions has lead to generation of lots of research content, thus bringing about issues on shortage and preservation of the research content, this has led to establishment of ... -
Challenges in accessing electronic information resources by students with visual impairments in Kenyatta University Post Modern Library
(Kenyatta University, 2015-05)The increasing provision of Web-based information resources has moved from a simple text interface to dynamic and interactive de¬signs. While this move has provided people with a more creative and flexible experience, there ... -
A study of library/information Services to the visually Handicapped and hearing impaired in Nairobi and its Environs
(Kenyatta University, 1986) -
Effectiveness of information literacy program in promoting utilization of electronic information resources by Postgraduate students in Kenyatta University Post- Modern Library
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)Information literacy in the 21st century is considered as a tool to individual empowerment and community development it forms the basis for lifelong learning it’s common to all disciplines, to all learning environments and ... -
Assesment of information literacy skills in county governments: A case study of Machakos County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)This project report describes a study that was undertaken to find out evidence of knowledge in information literacy, skills and practices if any in the county government environment in Kenya. It also investigates the ... -
Establishing an institutional repository at Riara University
(Kenya Methodist University, 2015)Increased cost of research papers such as journals and conference papers has seen the development of open access; which has led to use of institutional repositories to enable free access of research papers and other ... -
A study of the availability and relevance of children’s recreational literature in selected public libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1992)This study on the availability and relevance of children’s literature established the condition of our children•s sections in the public libraries. The underlying assumptions of the study were; that Kenyans are poor readers ... -
A study of libraries in the industrial and commercial sectors in Kenya with particular reference to staffing, information organization and services
(1993)Libraries in Industrial and Commercial enterprises are generalyreferred to as special libraries. The main aim of these libraries is to provide access to specialized information to meet the needs of their clientele within ... -
Collaboration challenges facing information literacy programs in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Library
(2009)This research project was to investigate the information literacy collaboration challenges in JKUAT library. Information literacy (IL) is a critical pillar in all libraries. It ensures optimal usage of all forms of ... -
Implementation of Copyright Law in Libraries in Kenya: A Study of Selected Libraries
(Kenyatta University, 2015-02-25)This study aimed at finding out the state of copyright law implementation in libraries in Kenya with specific reference to reproduction of informational materials. The study aimed at specifically establishing the rules, ... -
Factors that Affect the Accessibility and Utilization of Resources in Selected Kenya Armed Forces College Libraries
(Kenyatta University, 2015-02-05)It is often assumed that once a library has resources and has opened its doors to serve patrons, there will automatically be ardent users. Unfortunately this is not true and such resources may not be used to the optimum. ... -
A survey of the information services provided by the Kaimosi teachers college's learning resource centre to teachers advisory centres in Hamisi division, Kakamega.
(1990)This study traces the origins~ development and the objectives of learning resourcecentres and teachers advisory centres in Kenya. It investigates whether these centres meet their stated objectives and the problems they ... -
An appraisal of the Kenya national library reference service
(2002)A reference service is one of the services offered in any type of a library. It's role in the library is that of maximizing utilization of a library's resources. Due to this important role, it is an essential service that ...