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Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Two And Three: Role Of Academic Libraries, Francisca Chinyeaka Mbagwu, Martha Lyaka, Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu Ms., Lydia Nyantakyi-Baah, Marlene Holmner

Libraries

Purpose:

This study investigated the role academic libraries play in the achievement of sustainable development goals 2 and 3

Design/Methodology/Approach: An exploratory approach through an extensive review of related literature and case study was adopted for this study. Discussion on the efforts made by academic libraries in Federal University of Technology Library Owerri, Nigeria; Makerere University Library, Uganda, Kampala International University, Uganda and Ghana Institute of Journalism Library made in the achievement of SDGs 2 and 3. The study was guided by three research questions. Research questions 1 and 2 were gotten from the literature reviewed while the answer …

Factors Influencing The Acceptance And Use Of Koha Library Software In Academic Libraries Of Uganda Introduction And Background Of The Study, Elizabeth Alikoba, Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu Ms., Esther Lwanga

Libraries

Purpose:

The study aimed at investigating factors that influence acceptance of Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) and its use in academic libraries of Uganda.

Design/methodology/approach:

The study was based on descriptive crosssectional survey design. A representative sample of 103 was used out of the target population of 140, comprising academic librarians and ICT personnel from four academic libraries in Uganda. Structured self-completion questionnaire, semi-structured interviews and observations were used in data collection. A success response level of 78% of the questionnaires sent out was realized. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software; to establish the significance level of the …