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Medical Records Management To Support Evidence-Based Medical Practice At Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital, Kenya, Robert Nyakundi Gisemba Mr, Emily Ngeno Dr, Emily Bosire Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper presents findings of a Master of Philosophy Degree in Information Sciences undertaken to assess medical records management (MRM) in support of evidence-based medical practices at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital (KTRH) with a view of proposing strategies to improve MRM in the hospital. Data was collected through interviews conducted with health records management officers, a system administrator, admission clerks, doctors, clinical officers, and nurses drawn from four departments that create; use; and manage medical records (MR). Findings indicated that KTRH faced several challenges in MRM that impact the provision of health care based on reliable evidence. These challenges …

Examining Factors Influencing Intention To Use M-Health Applications For Promoting Healthier Life Among Smartphone Users In Tanzania, Herman Mandari, Mahija Yahaya

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Deaths related with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have recently increases, similarly, development of mobile technologies have paved a way in which Smartphone users can use m-health applications to address high level of sedentary behaviours that relates to negative health consequences. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine factors which may influence generation Y who are Smartphone users to adopt m-health applications in controlling NCDs in Tanzania. TAM theory was extended with awareness, trust and perceived cost to develop a research conceptual model of this study. Google form was used to developed online questionnaire which was distributed through social media platforms to …

Library Newsletter : Issue 3 - 2022, Office Of The University Librarian

Office of the University Librarian Reports

CONTENT:

- Message by Peter Gatiti Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian

- Reading for Children

- Gilgit-Biltistan School Digital Library

- When Writing Hurts

- Library and CHS Collaborate with WHO on SHRH

- What to Read?

- EBSCO Discovery Service

- AKU Athor's Day

Does Digital Literacy Empower Adolescent Girls In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review, Salima Meherali, Komal Abdul Rahim, Sandra Campbell, Zohra S. Lassi

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Background: The vast majority (90%) of the world's adolescents aged 10-19 live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); and in those resource-limited settings, girls face distinct challenges across multiple health, social, and economic domains. Gender equality and girls' empowerment are key goals in their own right and are central to all other development goals. Digital literacy is a great enabler for the empowerment of young girls. This systematic review aims to assess the range and nature of digital literacy interventions implemented to empower adolescent girls in LMICs and identify evidence about adolescent girls' access and use of digital technologies in …

Challenges To Full Implementation Of Open Distance And Flexible Learning In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, Oyemike Victor Benson, Ph.D, Charlie Obichere Ph.D, Uju Rosemary Eweama, Catherine Chinyere Eke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper focused on the challenges to full implementation of open distance and flexible learning in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The conceptual clarification of distance education, open distance learning was presented; the justifications for ODFL programmes in developing countries were highlighted. The expected role of libraries towards the sustainability of ODFL programmes include provision of technology-based information services, organization and provision of online information resources, provision of digital information literacy; the challenges to implementation of ODFL programmes in tertiary institutions in developing countries such as dearth of well-defined national distance education policies, dearth of trained cadre of professionals to support the …

Electronic Journal Of Information System In Developing Countries (2014-2021): A Bibliometric Study, Azeem Akbar, Ayesha Gulzar, Nadeem Siddique, Muhammad Ajmal Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Electronic Journal of Information System in Developing Countries (EJISDC) has already published a bibliometric study from 2000-2013, and this study is a further continuation of the pervious study from 2014-2021. The data retrieved from the Scopus database was analyzed through VOS viewer, biblioshiny, Microsoft Excel, and MS Access. This bibliometric study found the different aspects of the EJISDC, i.e., document types, publishing trends, authorship patterns, most productive countries, prolific authors, organizations, frequently used keywords, and country collaboration during 2014-21. The result found that total 346 publications having 1513 citation and most of the documents type was published research articles. The …

Health Information-Seeking Behaviour Of People And Implications For School-Driven Hiv Prevention Programmes, Nkechinyere Charity Edeh, Chiedu Eseadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has remained a social problem owing to the unavailability of a cure for the disease. Scholars have identified preventive behaviour as a remedy for the disease. Preventive behaviour is influenced by the information-seeking behaviour of individuals. This paper provides insight into people's health information-seeking behaviour concerning HIV prevention and implications for school-driven HIV prevention programmes. This was deemed necessary to encourage schools to brace up prevention efforts and foster understanding of what information students seek and how they seek such information particularly in this era of information and communication technology as this is very important for …

Use Of Electronic Resources Among Library Science Students Of Kashmir, Javaid Wagay, Dr Pc Sehgal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

. The electronic resources are also known as online information resources covering bibliographic databases, electronic reference books, search engines for full text books, and digital collections of data. At present, the libraries actively procure, organize, display and issue e-forms of books, journals, newspapers, theses and dissertations .In this study, the researcher analyzed the electronic resources usage among the Library science students of Kashmir. Further, the paper aims to highlight the problems faced by Library science students in accessing e-resources, their opinions on feature of e-resources, and their views on usefulness of e-resources compared to that of conventional sources. Because of …

Establishing Prison Libraries In Tanzania: Prospects And Challenges, Valeria Kyumana Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Despite the educational support role that libraries can play to prisoners in Tanzania as inmates can pursue long distance education and other formal or informal education, no prison in the country has yet to establish a library. This study, therefore, sets out to understand prospects of and challenges to establishing a prison library in Tanzania’s prisons taking two Dar es salaam-based central prisons dubbed X and Y as twin case studies. The study used an explorative qualitative research design to achieve its objectives. Data was collected from purposively and conveniently selected sample of using questionnaires, focus group discussions and in-depth …

Library Digital Resource Utilization In Federal University Oye-Ekiti (Fuoye), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olabode Olajide Mr, Rotimi James Omolehin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Applying Technology organisation environment (TOE) approach, this study examined the utilization of library digital/e-resources in Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to; find out the available library digital resources in FUOYE, examine the extent library digital resources is being utilized by students and lecturers for curriculum delivery and academic performance, and identify the problems/challenges militating against the availability and use of digital resources in FUOYE. The research design adopted was survey design, while purposive sampling techniques was used for the research work. Data for the study was collected through questionnaire. Seventy copies …

Use Of Information And Communication Technology As Correlates Of Service Delivery By Library Personnel In Ekiti State Universities, Nigeria, Jemilat Yusuf, Joseph Kehinde Fasae

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study aims to examine the nexus between ICT use and service delivery in the Universities, in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population consists of one hundred and fifteen (115) Library personnel in the three universities in Ekiti State. The library personnel were all selected using the total enumeration technique due to the small size of the population. A self-structured questionnaire was the research instrument and data collected were analysed using percentages and mean. Finding shows that the ICT facilities used for service delivery in university libraries are photocopier, printer, computer, …

Electronic Information Sources (Eis) Preferences By Faculty Members Of The Private Sector Universities In Peshawar, Pakistan, Muhammad Ismail, Amjid Khan, Abid Hussain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Worldwide, faculty members mostly use EIS for teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Though, evidence is lacking to address the EIS preferences among the academicians of private sector universities in the study context. To fill this gap, using a convenient sample technique, a survey was conducted, and a structured questionnaire was used as a data collection tool from 630 permanent faculty members of private sector universities at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 360 questionnaires were administrated, and 250 useable responses were received with a response rate of 69.44%. The major findings revealed that 38% of respondents were lecturers followed by …

Awareness And Usage Of Online Journal Publishing Systems By University Academic Staff, Kelefa Mwantimwa, Evans Wema

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The extent to which academic staff and researchers are aware of and use online journal publishing systems to publish their work is not very well known. The present study examines awareness and use of online journal management and publishing systems by University of Dar es Salaam academic staff. A cross-sectional descriptive research design alongside a mixed research approach (i.e. quantitative and qualitative) was used to examine awareness and use of online journal publishing systems by the UDSM academic staff. Data gathered through questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages helped to organise and summarise research data. The …

Electronic Information Resources: An Overview Of Problems Faced By The Faculty Members, Ms. Saddiqa, Mohammad Hussain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This study is an attempt to investigate the problems faced by respondents while accessing electronic information resources. The study's specific objectives were to examine the demographic information, to probe the problems faced by the faculty members and to examine the difference of opinion between male and female faculty members regarding problems concerned with the electronic information resource.

Research Design and Methodology: The survey research method was used, and data was collected from the respondents through the structured questionnaire. The stratified sampling technique was used, and 340 faculty members were selected from the total population of 661. The collected data …

Marketing Strategies Used By Medical Libraries Of Public Universities For Their Information Resources And Services In The North-Western Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria, Mudassir A. Abule, Francis Garaba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examined the strategies used for marketing of information resources and services in medical libraries of public universities in the North-western geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The main objectives of the study is to identify the major strategies used in marketing of information resources and services and how to enhance the existing marketing strategies for optimum use of information resources and services.An explanatory sequential mixed methods research was used for the study. The study involved medical libraries of four public universities in the zone under study. A sample of 365 number of students and 4 number of heads of the …

An Evaluative Study On Library Services And Facilities For Specially-Abled Users In The Selected District Libraries Of Arunachal Pradesh, Oyimang Jamoh, Nandita Barman, Amrita Devi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper investigated the provision of library facilities and services for the specially-abled users in the three selected Public Libraries of Arunachal Pradesh. It examined access to the information materials collected in the libraries and the building structure. The data-gathering instruments consisted of a structured questionnaire, observation, and interview method were followed. Findings of the study showed that among the three libraries Pasighat District Central Library has specialized staff to guide the specially-abled user. It was found that among these three public libraries District Library Tezu has better ICT infrastructural facilities as compared to District Library Pasighat and Changlang. Moreover, …

Outsourcing: A Librarian And Vendor Perspective, Charles F. Hillen

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

If Rumors Were Horses, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Job Security And Job Satisfaction On The Commitment Of Library Personnel In Academic Libraries In Ogun State Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Commitment of library personnel refers to the extent to which they relate with the goals and aspirations of their respective libraries and their desire to work for the realisation of the goals and, the readiness to be with their respective libraries. All employees, including academic librarians look for attractive salaries, creativity and innovation and job security. These factors fit well into the “Maslow Theory of Needs”. This study adopted a survey design. Two Hundred and ninety personnel drawn from public tertiary institutions in Ogun state participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to gather data and the data was …

Availability And Utilization Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Facilities For Services In Nigeria French Language Village Library, Augustine Alhaji Adejo (Ph.D)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the availability and utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities for services in Nigeria French language village library. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised of ten (10) library staff who are currently working in the Library. Since the number of library staff are minimal and accessible, total enumeration technique was used. The instrument used for data collection from respondents were checklist which was used to determine what are the ICT facilities are available in NFLV’s library as well as a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed …

Using Whatsapp Messenger For Improving Learners' Engagement In Teaching And Learning: A Case Of Undergraduate Students At The Sokoine University Of Agriculture, Tanzania, Wulystan Pius Mtega Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was set to investigate how WhatsApp Messenger supported learner-centred teaching and learning. Specifically, the study evaluated the level of exchange of scholarly information resources among students through WhatsApp Messenger, determined how WhatsApp supports learner-centred learning and assessed challenges influencing students when using WhatsApp Messenger in teaching and learning. The study involved undergraduate students and instructors at the Department of Records and Information Studies. It employed random sampling techniques in selecting students and purposive techniques in selecting instructors to be included in the study. Major results indicate that WhatsApp Messenger was highly adopted and used for supporting learning. All …

Influence Of The Use Of The Internet On The Reading Culture Of Students Of Government College, Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria, Juliana Obiageri Akidi, Florence Ada Oyije Agbese, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Internet has simplified information services provided in this ICT era. One can easily acquire the required knowledge and information on a single click, thus, making information generation and dissemination timely. Regrettably, this may not be so for categories of individuals who seemed to have deviated from the original plan of the Internet for academics. Hence, this study was necessitated to investigate the influence of the use of the Internet on the reading culture of students of Government College, Umuahia. Three objectives guided the study. The research design adopted was a survey research design. The population of the study comprised …

Use Of Print And Electronic Resources Among The Post-Graduate Students In The Teaching Departments Of University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Meenu Mohan, Mini Devi B

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explores the use of print and electronic resources among the postgraduate students in the teaching departments of university of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The other objectives are to examine the awareness about print and electronic resources, to determine which resources are suitable for students, identify the satisfaction level and problems faced in using print and electronic resources and to investigate the suggestions for using print and electronic resources. Respondents were selected from the postgraduate students through simple random sampling method applying questionnaire method. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS software and MS Excel. The findings revealed that majority of the …

The Relevance Of Collection Development Policy In The Collection Development Of Maranatha University College And Ghana Christian University College Libraries, Afua Frempong-Kore

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study was conducted to determine the relevance of collection development policies in some private academic libraries in Ghana with Maranatha University College and Ghana Christian University College as the case study. The study adopted a case study design and used a qualitative method in its examinations. A self-designed interview schedule was used to solicit information from the staff in the two libraries. The study participants included two (2) head librarians who are all professionals and four (4) para-professional librarians. The face-to-face interview method was employed as a data collection instrument for this study– content analysis was used to analyse …

Preserving The Knowledge Of Indigenous Primary Health Care Practitioners: A Case Study Of Practitioners And Librarians In The Mishing Community In Dhakuakhana (Assam), Anjuma Saikia As, Ranjeet Kumar Choudhary Rks

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The preservation of Indigenous knowledge of indigenous health practitioners is incredibly significant for society. The Indigenous health practitioners play a vital role in disseminating their service to the society. There are numerous studies have been conducted on the use of indigenous knowledge for various purposes, but this study is conducted to know the different preservation methods to preserve indigenous health care knowledge. In India Traditional Knowledge Digital Libraries take initiatives to preserve indigenous knowledge for future use. This study was conducted among 100 indigenous health practitioners and 70 rural librarians to know for what type of disease indigenous knowledge can …

Students’ Perception About Institutional Repository And Impact Of Electronic Contents On Their Research: A Pakistani Perspective, Muhammad Safdar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This manuscript aims to investigate the students’ opinion about the Institutional Repository (IR) and the participants’ opinion about the impact of e- resources on their research work. Quantitative research design was employed to collect the data about students’ perception regarding IR and qualitative research design was utilized to explore the students’ opinion about the impact of e-resources on their research work. A questionnaire and an interview guide were utilized to collect the data. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect the data from two well-renowned Pakistani universities’ students. Total 84% of the respondents responded the questionnaire regarding their perception …

Information Discovery And Scholar Networking As Modes Of Scholarly Communication: A Comparative Study, Noor Abutayeh Dr., Berta Garcia-Orosa Dr., Khaldoon M. Al_Dwairi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study sought to investigate information discovery and scholar networking as modes of scholarly communication across researchers in the Arab region. An online survey was distributed in December 2020 using the Google form. The questionnaire also includes the following elements: (a) what are the researchers’ purposes of using electronic resources; (b) how do researchers look for and access scholarly material and (c) what methods of networking are mostly used for scholar connection. The findings revealed no significant differences across the groups, even when it comes to gender and respondents’ discipline, it is clear that ResearchGate is the most popular among …

Patterns Of Journals Use By Faculty At Five Diverse Universities Of Lahore, Pakistan, Abid Iqbal, Khurram Shahzad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose:

Goals of this research were to know the usage of print and online journals by the teaching faculty members in the universities of Lahore, to explore the reasons for using print and electronic journals and to furnish the recommendations for making effective utilization of journals at the Universities of public and private sector of Pakistan.

Design/methodology/approach:

The study was conducted in four phases. Firstly, review of relevant literature was done. Secondly, tool of questionnaire was developed for data collection. The target population of this study was the all-academic faculty members of the universities of Lahore. Convenience sampling approach was …

Examining Entrepreneurship Opportunities Among Library And Information Science Professionals In Tanzania, Evans Wema

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper reports on a study conducted to examine various entrepreneurship opportunities that exist among librarians and information science professionals. A survey was carried out among ongoing undergraduate LIS students in their second and third years, Master Degree students in their second year as well as LIS professionals who completed studies between 2012 and 2019, and who were working at various institutions at the time when the study was conducted. Questionnaires were distributed to a total of 20 purposively selected undergraduates and 10 postgraduate students while interviews were conducted among five LIS professionals as well as three heads of departments …

Information Resource Sharing In Academic Libraries: Tanzanian Context, Christian Mubofu, Salatiel Chaula

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study assessed the forms, benefits, and extent of academic libraries' reliance on resource sharing. The study consisted of 66 respondents of which four (4) were library directors while sixty-two (62) were library staff. Library directors were purposely sampled while simple random sampling was used to select library staff for inclusion in this study. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Statistical package for social science (SPSS) Version 20 was used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Findings revealed that the forms for resource sharing in academic libraries in Tanzania are consortia, networking, …