East African School of Library and Information Science (EASLIS): Recent submissions
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Physical Space Utilisation in selected University Libraries: : mapping user behaviour, experiences, and meaning
(Makerere University, 2023-11-01)The increasing interconnection with the Internet and the availability of digital materials are endangering the historical significance of physical library spaces. This rise in ICTs and enhanced digital access to information ... -
E-records management practices in Wakiso District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2023-06-29)The advancement and adoption of technology in local government authorities has resulted in an influx of electronic records that must be managed properly. This study examined the e-records management practices at Wakiso ... -
Information needs of women fishmongers at Mahyoro Landing Site, Lake George, Kitagwenda District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study explored information needs of women fishmongers at Mahyoro Landing Site on Lake George, Kitagwenda District, former Kamwenge, and Western Uganda. Women fishmongers at Mahyoro Landing Site were perceived to have ... -
Information literacy competencies of masters of business administration students: A case study of Makerere University Business School
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Information literacy (IL) competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes towards recognizing when and why information is needed where to find, how to evaluate, manage and apply it, synthesize, use and ... -
Access to sexual and reproductive health information among adolescents: a case study of Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study examined access to Sexual Reproductive Health Information among adolescents at three Reproductive Health Uganda clinics. The objectives of the study were to: establish the information needs of adolescents, ... -
Records Management Practices and service delivery in the Academic Registrar's office at the All Saint's University Lango
(Makerere University, 2023-09-21)The delivery of effective services in a university relies on its ability to manage records through appropriate records management practices. This study sought to examine the existing records management practices at the ... -
Examination of the documentation of Uganda Martyrs Museum collections
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study sought to establish the status of the documentation of Uganda martyr’s museum collections. Documentation of collections in many museums in the world is still poorly organized, inconsistent and sometimes non-existent. ... -
Digitalisation of library services at Igad Sheikh Technical Veterinary School (Istvs), Somaliland
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The aim of the study was to improve library services at IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School (ISTVS) through digitalisation. The objectives of the study were to; identify library services provided at ISTVS, establish ... -
Change management in academic libraries: a case of Kyambogo University Library
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Academic libraries are not immune to the rapid advancements in technology, changes in user needs, as well as the need to adapt to changes for effective library services. The study examined change management in academic ... -
Contribution of Carnegie’s continuing professional development programme to service delivery in Uganda’s university libraries
(Makerere University, 2023-08-14)Professionals in the fields of library and information science are said to be in a knowledge quagmire due to advances in information and communication technology. To put a stop to this, librarians turned to CPD programs ... -
The role of mobile library services in promoting a reading culture: a case of Nambi Sseppuuya Community Resource Centre
(Makerere University, 2023-08-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of the Nambi Sseppuuya Community Resource Centre to the development of a reading culture in the community. The specific objectives of the study were to: identify ... -
A framework for stocktaking in academic libraries: a case of three selected university libraries in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-08)A study was carried out to identify needs for stocktaking, to appraise its processes and practices, to examine the challenges faced during stocktaking and thereafter develop a framework that might guide stocktaking activities ... -
Knowledge management practices at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2023-05-17)Knowledge Management practices are deemed essential in achieving flexibility, responsiveness and the ability to adopt quickly to changes within the healthcare atmosphere, continuous improvement and learning, quality of ... -
Reading habits of students at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-31)This study, carried out at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo Uganda aimed at investigating the reading habits of students at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo to propose strategies to enhance students’ reading habits in ... -
Contribution of community informatics to development: A case study of Kaliro District
(Makerere University, 2022-12-29)This study was conducted in Kaliro district and sought to examine the contribution of existing community informatics to the development of Kaliro district and to suggest measures for enhancing their contribution to ... -
Virtual library and information services utilization by Kampala Library and Information Centre
(Makerere University, 2022-12-02)This study investigated the use of virtual library and information services at the Kampala Library and Information Centre. The objectives of the study were to identify the virtual library and information services provided ... -
User privacy and data protection practices in academic libraries: A case study of Makerere University Library
(Makerere University, 2022-12-09)The study examined the user privacy and data protection practices in academic libraries using Makerere University as the area of study. The objectives were; to establish what kind of user data is collected and handled by ... -
Management of Big Data at Busitema University Library
(2022-08-02)Everything we do, see or communicate in this world amounts to data; thus making data the “new gold” in today`s information driven society. Big Data has the capacity to reduce uncertainty, inform decisions and predict future ... -
Management and accessibility of open access institutional repositories in selected universities in East Africa
(Makerere University, 2020)Under the open access (OA) movement, research is made freely available for the end user with hardly any restrictions on access to the full-text of documents. Institutional repositories (IRs) present universities with an ... -
Perspective Review of the Evolution and Application of Information Science
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2022-05-27)The purpose of this paper is to critically review literature pertaining to the evolution and application of Information Science so as to understand varied perspectives and attempt to address the following questions: what ...