Browsing MST-Department of Library and Information Science by Issue Date
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A study of library/information Services to the visually Handicapped and hearing impaired in Nairobi and its Environs
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Cataloguing and classification: problems and possible solutions. a case study of Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
(Kenyatta University, 1996)The purpose of this study was to examine the existing problems in cataloguing and classification of library materials in Kenyatta University and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Libraries. The study ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Barriers in accesing and retrieving information resources in academic libraries: a case study of selected libraries of Nairobi University
(2011-05-09)Access to information in academic libraries is of vital importance. Users of academic libraries need information for education, training and research. University academic programmes are tight and students are always ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of security measures for electronic information resources in selected organizations in Nairobi
(2011-08-10)The purpose of this study was to assess security measures in place for electronic information and its infrastructure in selected organizations in Nairobi. The main objectives for the study were: establishment of the status ... -
Techniques used to market the library: case studies of United States International University (USIU-A) library and the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS)
(2011-08-10)This study investigated the effectiveness of the techniques used to market the library. Among the areas looked into were: the different marketing techniques being used in libraries today; evaluating their effectiveness in ... -
Library user education in public libraries in kenya with particular reference to the Kenya National Library Service and Macmillan Memorial Library
(2011-08-10)The importance of library user education is so crucial to libraries and their users that it cannot be over emphasized. Effective library user education enables users to utilize library resources and facilities maximally ... -
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 ... -
Electronic information services in Kenyan academic libraries: A case study of Catholic University of Eastern Africa Library
(2011-11-29)The project grapples with the challenges facing electronic information services with the rising demand for new and current information systems by the library clientele. The type of electronic information services and how ... -
Understanding Library users needs in making appropriate collection development decisions for effective services: A case study of the university of Nairobi undergradute library users.
(2011-11-29)Understanding library user needs pauses enormous challenges to librarians because of the competitive pressures, information availability through the ever-growing electronic resources. University students have become more ... -
Accessibility and use of online databases: a case study of INASP/PERI initiative in Kenyan university library
(2011-11-29)This study assesses the impact of online databases accessed through the Programme for the Enhancement of Research Information (PERI) on teaching, learning and research in Kenyan universities. The online resources are a new ... -
Utilization of electronic information resourses in academic libraries in Kenya: A comparative study of Jommo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and United States International University Africa (USIU-A) University Libraries.
(2011-12-07)The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of electronic information resources in academic libraries in Kenya with special reference to JKUAT and USIU-A libraries. The study pursued the following objectives: ...
