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Examining Internet Usage Patterns On Socio-Economic Benefits Of Marginalised Communities: The Case Of Community Information Centres In Ghana, Stephen Bekoe, Kodjo Atiso, Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung, Lucy Dzandu, Kennedy Kubuga Kumangkem
Examining Internet Usage Patterns On Socio-Economic Benefits Of Marginalised Communities: The Case Of Community Information Centres In Ghana, Stephen Bekoe, Kodjo Atiso, Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung, Lucy Dzandu, Kennedy Kubuga Kumangkem
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
In this paper, we explore the socio-economic effects of internet use at the community information centres (CICs) on livelihoods in three regions of Ghana. Sustainable livelihood framework was used as a lens to understand the phenomena being studied. Primary and secondary data collection methods were used. Three CICs in three regions were purposively selected and qualitative research method was adopted for the study. The data were analysed using Nvivo. The findings showed that sending email information was largely the reason why people used the Internet. We found that through the Internet, people learn, develop new business ideas and expand the …
Trends In Legislations Affecting Library And Information Practice In Uganda, Francis Ssekitto
Trends In Legislations Affecting Library And Information Practice In Uganda, Francis Ssekitto
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Introduction: legislation and ethics as one of the top five themes that preoccupied LIS scholars and practitioners in the first decade of the 21st century.
This is true for Library and Information Science and its related disciplines such as Records, information and archives, archeology and museum study.
Objective: This paper attempts to discuss the various trends in legislations relating to the Library and Information Science discipline and profession.
Methodology: In this research, reviewing literature was used to define the main concepts of this research.
Findings: There is a noticeable attribute that more legislations are likely to be drafted …