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The organisation and use of the chemical literature in Kenyatta University Library
(2012-04-04)The purpose of this study was to examine the use and organization of the chemical literature in Kenyatta University Library. It has looked at such issues as the users' knowledge, perception, rating and frequency of use ... -
Paper impermanence as a consequence of arid-hydrolysis resulting from poor paper manufacture and storage in selected libraries and the National archives in Kenya
(2012-05-08)The study aimed at establishing: the level of acidity in library and archives paper-based materials; measure being taken to curb paper deterioration resulting from acidity; and the environmental control measures taken, in ... -
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 ... -
Problems facing libraries in selected technical training institutes in Machakos, Thika and Nairobi Districts of Kenya with reference to collection development
(2012-04-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems facing libraries in technical training institutions in Kenya with reference to collection development. The study dealt with selected technical training institutions ... -
Problems of accessing electronic information in university libraries in Kenya with special reference to internet and CD-ROM: a case of Kenyatta University and United States international university-Africa
(2012-04-05)The purpose of this study was to investigate the problems faced by library users when accessing electronic information in the university libraries in Kenya. The study was as a result of realization that, even with availability ... -
The provision and use of electronic Information resourses in J.D. rockefeller research library, Egerton University,Njoro
(2011-08-10)The study focuses on customer awareness, usage expectations and satisfaction in the provision and use of electronic resources at J.D Rockefeller Research library, Egerton University. It is meant to find out how to increase ... -
Quest for information by the employed visually handicapped readers in library around Nairobi area: situational analysis.
(2012-05-03)When planning and establishing public libraries, academic or special libraries, there is one section of the society which is usually overlooked, that is, the section of the employed visually handicapped or the blind. In ... -
Retrospective catalogue conversion using Dbase III+ programming: a project for Kenyatta Univerity Library
(2012-05-08)Retrospective conversion is a pphenomenon worth of special consideration because, a complete library catalogue in machine readable form, brings indispensable dynamics to library service. Libraries are commonly faced with ... -
The role of community-based libraries in information dissemination: a case study of three Kenya National Library Service branches
(2011-08-11)This study investigated the role of KNLS Community-Based Libraries (CBLs) in Information dissemination. Its particular focus was on the adult library clientele and the following areas were looked at: the library and ... -
The role of Interactive Multimedia (IMM) resourses in enhancing delivery of medical information and knowledge to student users: A cases study of Medical School, University Of Nairobi
(2011-11-29)The computer networks and internet connections has mostly been assumed to make institutions Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Interactive Multimedia (IMM) compliant. The internet and Compact Disc Read Only ... -
Role of Teachers and Parents in Preschool Children Reading Habits Development in Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The Kenya Early Childhood Development policy framework and the service standard guidelines outlines the roles of parents, teachers and other Early Childhood Education stakeholders. Inspite of this, parents/caregivers and ... -
The scientific status of natural selection as an explanation of evolution
(2012-04-10)This work is aimed at showing that although natural selection does not satisfy the strict criteria for scientific explanation according to the so-called covering law theory, it meets some broader criteria for scientific ... -
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 ... -
Strategies for Implementation of Disability Mainstreaming Policies in Public Libraries, in Reference to Kenya National Libraries,Meru,Kisumu and Nakuru Branches
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Persons living with disabilities numbers (PWDs) is growing globally (WHO, 2011). According to research conducted by Kenya National Survey for people with disabilities, indicate prevalence of disability as 4.6 percent. ... -
A study of behavioural patterns exhibited by studebts in teacher training colleges in Nairobi in using the library facilities in their colleges; An analysis.
(2013-06-27)This study was designed to investigate what motivated Teacher Training College students to use their libraries and what information seeking methods they used once they were inside their respective libraries arid what-fraction ... -
A study of censorship in Kenya: with specific reference to its effects on the availability of literature in libraries
(2012-05-08)Retrospective conversion is a pphenomenon worth of special consideration because, a complete library catalogue in machine readable form, brings indispensable dynamics to library service. Libraries are commonly faced with ... -
A study of learning resources centres in selected primary teachers colleges in Kenya: their development: past, present and future with particular reference to staffing, accomodation, stock and use
(2012-05-30)We are living in an information society in which man creates and is capable of harnessing information. This information society is characterised by rapidly advancing technology and overwhelming change. For survival, ... -
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 ... -
A study of library facilities in selected primary schools in Kiharu division, Murang'a district
(2012-05-30)This study is an investigative survey of what library facilities exist in selected primary schools of Kiharu divisiono of Murang'a district. The study has attempted to highlight problems faced by these schools in ... -
A study of library facilities in selected secondary schools with particular reference to their management, organization and use in Bungoma district Western province, Kenya
(2012-05-30)The purpose of the research was to investigate how the current school library facilities are managed, organized and used in the selected secondary schools in Bungoma district of Western province, Kenya. The researcher ...
