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Patterson, Jordan. "Sustainable Digital Preservation Initiatives Benefit from Multi-Pronged Approach." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 1 (2021): 107–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29887.

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A Review of: Masenya, T. M., & Ngulube, P. (2020). Factors that influence digital preservation sustainability in academic libraries in South Africa. South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, 86(1), 52–63. https://doi.org/10.7553/86-1-1860 Abstract Objective – To define principles for the sustainable management and preservation of digital resources. Design – Survey and literature review. Setting – Academic libraries in South Africa. Subjects – Twenty-two academic institutions in South Africa. Methods – The researchers evaluated four conceptual models of digital preservatio

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Chisita, Collence Takaingenhamo, and Ukwoma Scholastica Chizoma. "Rethinking academic library space amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa: preparing for the future." Information Discovery and Delivery 49, no. 2 (2021): 105–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/idd-07-2020-0087.

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Purpose Academic libraries’ response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic might be an opportunity to reassert and reemphasise their roles in the national disaster management matrix. The purpose of this study is to review the responses of academic libraries in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global outbreak of COVID-19 has precipitated a challenge amongst all institutions, communities and libraries as evidenced by the growing lockdowns, deaths and shocking statistics of infections. This has triggered a fundamental need to rethink how libraries can establish innovative w

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Baro, Ebikabowei Emmanuel, Onyedikachi G. Obaro, and Emetarom Doris Aduba. "An assessment of digital literacy skills and knowledge-based competencies among librarians working in university libraries in Africa." Digital Library Perspectives 35, no. 3/4 (2019): 172–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-04-2019-0013.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess digital literacy skills possessed by library and information professionals working in university libraries in Africa. Design/methodology/approach Online questionnaire was developed to collect data from 214 librarians working in various university libraries in English-speaking countries in Africa. Findings The study found that librarians working in university libraries in Africa rated their database search skills, uploading documents to online platforms, skills in using different social media, sending and receiving e-mails skill, digital library de

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Masenya, Tlou Maggie. "Digital Transformation of Medical Libraries." International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications 15, no. 1 (2024): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijehmc.345402.

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The prospects presented by digital transformation holds the potential of greatly increasing the capacity of medical libraries, which in turn it will make it possible for these libraries to provide better services and increasing accessibility. But how can digital technologies be adopted in transforming medical libraries' services and operations, in the digital transformation era? This study looked at the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing digital technologies in medical libraries through digital transformation. The study thus reviewed literature on digital transformation

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Williams, Marion Lucille, Alexander Dhoest, and Ian Saunderson. "Social media, diffusion of innovations, morale and digital inequality." Library Hi Tech 37, no. 3 (2019): 480–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-12-2018-0192.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore social media usage in an academic library in South Africa and the factors influencing its use. The primary goal of the study was to examine perceptions surrounding the impact of non-adoption of social media on morale, and to explore the consequences of digital inequality. Design/methodology/approach Using a qualitative method, in-depth interviews were conducted with a small sample comprising six key informants at the University of Limpopo Libraries. Findings The findings suggest that non-adoption of social media has a negative influence on morale

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Mohlakwana, Dibuleng, and Janneke Mostert. "SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY SERVICES: A STATUS REPORT." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 33, no. 3 (2016): 145–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/242.

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Parliamentary libraries can play a significant role in the information behaviour of parliamentarians. With the exception of the Library of National Parliament, also known as the Library and Information Unit, in Cape Town, South Africa, the other nine South African parliamentary libraries are relatively new institutions that mostly resulted from the democratic processes that took place in the country in 1994. The Library of National Parliament services the National Assembly, while the other nine parliamentary libraries service the provincial legislatures. Initial status reports compiled in 2004

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M Tevera, Chiedza, and Ephias Ruhode. "Adoption of Library Information Systems using the Technology Acceptance Model: a South African Study." International Journal of Managing Information Technology 16, no. 3/4 (2024): 01–15. https://doi.org/10.5121/ijmit.2024.16401.

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The rapid advancement of digital technologies has precipitated a pressing need for libraries in South Africa to transition from traditional operations to digital frameworks. However, numerous institutions encounter significant challenges in the adoption and effective utilization of Library Information Systems (LIS). This study aims to elucidate the factors influencing the adoption of LIS within South African academic libraries, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a foundational theoretical framework.Through an empirical investigation involving a sample of 170 students from the U

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Masenya, Tlou Maggie. "Adoption and Usage of Cyberzone in Public Libraries and Its Efficacy in Building Social Cohesion Among Underprivileged Communities in South Africa." International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change 14, no. 1 (2023): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijissc.323440.

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Public and community libraries are playing a significant role in building and promoting social cohesion among communities and society as a whole. These social libraries serve as a conduit to access information, knowledge, and support lifelong learning. However, the traditional roles of public libraries continue to change as technology evolves. These libraries need to continually adapt their services to meet their user needs, thereby ensuring their relevance in this digital era, characterized by digital knowledge-based economy and to the communities they serve. Public libraries must integrate e

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Ocholla, Dennis N., and Lyudmila Ocholla. "Readiness of academic libraries in South Africa to research, teaching and learning support in the Fourth Industrial Revolution." Library Management 41, no. 6/7 (2020): 355–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-04-2020-0067.

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PurposeIn this paper, we refer to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2016, where the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) was coined by Klaus Schwab, with the reference that it would be building on “the Third, the digital revolution” and would be “characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres”. While acknowledging that the 4IR will impact on everything, everywhere, including research and libraries, we conceptualize 4IR, and we compare current academic library services/trends in South Afric

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Matlatse, Refiloe, Heila Pienaar, and Martie Van Deventer. "Mobilising a Nation: RDM Training and Education in South Africa." International Journal of Digital Curation 12, no. 2 (2018): 299–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.2218/ijdc.v12i2.579.

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The South African Network of Data and Information Curation Communities (NeDICC) was formed to promote the development and use of standards and best practices among South African data stewards and data librarians (NeDICC, 2015). The steering committee has members from various South African HEIs and research councils. As part of their service offerings NeDICC arranges seminars, workshops and conferences to promote awareness regarding digital curation. NeDICC has contributed to the increase in awareness, and growth of knowledge, on the subject of digital and data curation in South Africa (Kahn et

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Polak, Fiona, and Athol Leach. "DEVELOPING GUIDELINES FOR SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC LIBRARIANS." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 32, no. 3 (2016): 69–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/1677.

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Music librarians must have knowledge of the copyright laws which govern the transferring of music from the old analogue form to the new digital formats. These laws were a particular concern of the South African Music Archive Project (SAMAP) which aimed to create an online resource for indigenous South African music particularly that of musicians suppressed during the apartheid years. Polakâ€™s (2009) study was an offshoot of SAMAP. This article draws on her study and identifies the specific problems encountered by music librarians with regard to digital copyright law pertaining to music. The g

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Xolani, Moffat, and Patience Kelebogile. "Lecturers’ Experiences of Administering Online Examinations at a South African Open Distance e-Learning University During the COVID-19." International Journal of Educational Methodology 8, no. 2 (2022): 275–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.12973/ijem.8.2.275.

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<p style="text-align: justify;">South Africa, like other countries in the world, went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which meant closure of venue-based exam centres, university libraries and academic offices for more than three months. This encounter forced higher institutions of learning to review and reconfigure their assessment practices and conduct alternative assessment practises like timed exams, take home exams, randomised multiple-choice examinations and an online portfolio. Over and above that South Africa experienced load shedding (interruptions to elec

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Naicker, Vinesh, and Brett Cohen. "A life cycle assessment of e-books and printed books in South Africa." Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 27, no. 2 (2016): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i2a1343.

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This paper presents the results of a study comparing the life cycle environmental impacts and cumulative energy demands of reading printed books (print system) with those of reading e-books from an Apple Air iPad (digital system), with a specific focus on production of books and use of both options in South Africa. The two systems were compared using the ReCiPe midpoint and cumulative energy demand methods. The findings, which are consistent with international findings, demonstrate that the print system has lower impacts than the digital system in the impact categories of freshwater eutrophica

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Bradshaw, York W. "Using Information Technology to Create Global Classrooms: Benefits and Ethical Dilemmas." International Review of Information Ethics 7 (September 1, 2007): 332–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/irie36.

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The global digital divide represents one of the most significant examples of international inequality. In North America and Western Europe, nearly 70% of citizens use the Internet on a regular basis, whereas in Africa less than 4% do so. Such inequality impacts business and trade, online education and libraries, telemedicine and health resources, and political information and e-government. In response, a group of educators and community leaders in South Africa and the United States have used various information technologies to create a ?global classroom? that connects people in the two countri

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Tarusikirwa, Vimbai L., Honest Machekano, Reyard Mutamiswa, Frank Chidawanyika, and Casper Nyamukondiwa. "Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) on the “Offensive” in Africa: Prospects for Integrated Management Initiatives." Insects 11, no. 11 (2020): 764. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/insects11110764.

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The South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) has aggressively invaded the African continent. Since its first detection in North Africa in Morocco and Tunisia in 2008, it has successfully invaded the entire southern, eastern and western Africa, where it has been on the offensive, causing significant damage to Solanaceous food crops. While control of this prolific invader is primarily based on conventional synthetic pesticides, this form of control is consistently losing societal approval owing to (1) pesticide resistance development and consequential loss of field efficacy; (2) gro

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Masenya, Tlou Maggie. "The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries." International Journal of Library and Information Services 12, no. 1 (2023): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijlis.320224.

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Libraries of today are not just a place to consult books and other pedagogical materials but have completely transformed into a space where users can interact, create, and collaborate. Library and information centres are creating spaces called makerspaces in this digital transformation era, whereby researchers work together and share ideas in their various areas of specialisation. Makerspace are relatively new phenomena that create a collaborative and innovative environment for individuals to work on projects and learn about emerging technologies. Technology-centred makerspaces are increasingl

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Dlamini, Andile. "Effect of Language Learning Apps on Vocabulary Acquisition in South Africa." International Journal of Linguistics 5, no. 3 (2024): 44–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ijl.2982.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of language learning apps on vocabulary acquisition in South Africa. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The effect of language learning apps on vocabulary acquisitio

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Muhaemin, Muhaemin. "Pengaruh Kebijakan Perpustakaan terhadap Akses Informasi." Media Pustakawan 31, no. 1 (2024): 73–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.37014/medpus.v31i1.5147.

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This study aims to analyze and map bibliometrically the results of research in the Dimensions database on the effect of library policy on inclusive, fair and quality information access for the community. The method used is a bibliometric study by analyzing 125 research sources from the Dimensions database in the 2014-2023 time span. The analysis was conducted using Biblioshiny to map authors, sources, countries and dominant keywords. There are three categories of information access, namely Open access, Close access, and Closed and open access. The countries that published the most research wer

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Zell, Hans M. "Reference Sources." African Book Publishing Record 44, no. 4 (2018): 363–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/abpr-2018-0012.

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Abstract No less than three international meetings on publishing in Africa have taken place recently, which have been followed with detailed action plawns. Among many other recommendations, calls for action to find solutions to perennial problems, as well as discussions focusing on sectorial innovation and revitalization of the African book industries, pwarticipants in all three meetings were strongly urged to start collecting and disseminating book industry data. It is true that reliable figures of book publishing output for the continent of Africa do not exist at the present time, with the e

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Botha, Elmarie. "Modern Media’s Influence on the Evolution of Traditional Religious and Philosophical Beliefs in South Africa." Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion 8, no. 1 (2025): 36–44. https://doi.org/10.47604/jpcr.3230.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the modern media’s influence on the evolution of traditional religious and philosophical beliefs in South Africa. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Modern media significantly

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Kagiso, Robert. "Legal and Policy Implications in the Age of Social Media in South Africa." International Journal of Law and Policy 9, no. 1 (2024): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ijlp.2647.

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Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the legal and policy implications in the age of social media in South Africa Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study revealed that privacy concerns, copyright infringement

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Brokensha, Susan, Eduan Kotzé, and Burgert Senekal. "Machine learning for document classification in an archive of the National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre." Journal of the South African Society of Archivists 56 (November 30, 2023): 134–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jsasa.v56i.9.

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        https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jsasa.v56i1.10 ISSN: 1012-2796 ©SASA 2023          Most archives were established before the digital age, where hardcopies of much smaller volumes were archived. In the information age, archives struggle to accommodate the large volumes of material produced. In addition, many archives, including in South Africa, had to contend with budget cuts that reduced the number of staff available. If digital material is not archived now, it creates the

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Dube, Tinyiko Vivian. "Library staff support with Fourth Industrial Revolution's application to provide information resources to remote clients during the COVID-19 library services." Library Management 43, no. 1/2 (2021): 148–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-10-2021-0085.

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PurposeThe Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have challenged the academic libraries system with a paradigm shift that has never been experienced before. This article highlights how the library staff offered support with the 4IR to the remote during the COVID-19 era; to ensure that the provision of information resources does not halt because of the imposed lockdown COVID-19 regulations. The purpose of this study was to examine the library staff support with 4IR's application to provide information resources to remote clients during the COVID-19 libra

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Matlala, Mpubane E. "The Role of the Legal Deposit Library in Bridging the Digital Divide: A Case Study of the Msunduzi Library in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa." Research in Economics and Management 5, no. 3 (2020): p151. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/rem.v5n3p151.

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In the 21st Century, the pace of globalization and the growth of Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities, such as computers and the Internet are fuelling human advancement. The development of ICT applications plays a vital role in providing information access. Access to the Internet is not enough, but ICT applications and the intellectual knowledge, expertise and skills to use them to find relevant information and solve problems is what is essential. It is critical that people who have access are in a better position as compared to those who lack access. This gap is known as the

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Zondani, Simphiwe Mpho. "Critically Apprasing the New York Public Library’s #Instanovels as Technauriture." Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 19, no. 3 (2025): e010896. https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v19n3-003.

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Objective: This study investigates the potential of emergent digital literary forms, such as The New York Public Library’s InstaNovels, to challenge and reconfigure reading habits and foster a more inclusive reading culture. It aims to explore how digital technologies, through the lens of the technauriture paradigm, can problematise traditional definitions of reading, literacy, and reading culture, particularly within South Africa’s multicultural and multilingual context. Theoretical Framework: The research is situated within the technauriture paradigm first advanced by Kaschula (2011), which

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Pasipamire, Edmont. "Technostress Among Information Specialists/Librarians at a Private Higher Education Institution in South Africa: Are They Spared?" International Conference on Education Research 1, no. 1 (2024): 279–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/icer.1.1.2907.

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In the digital age, information specialists at Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) played a crucial role in managing vast amounts of digital information and providing essential services to support academic activities. However, the increasing reliance on technology brought about a phenomenon known as technostress—stress or psychosocial strain experienced due to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). The aim of this study was to explore information specialists/librarians' experiences of technostress in the context of technology integration into library services at

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Johnson, Glynnis, and Jaya Raju. "Knowledge and Skills Competencies for Humanities Librarians Supporting Postgraduate Students." Libri 68, no. 4 (2018): 331–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/libri-2018-0033.

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Abstract This paper reports on an aspect of a 2016 masters study which addresses the research question: what knowledge and skills do humanities librarians require to effectively provide support to postgraduate students in the digital age? The study adopted a qualitative approach using a multiple case study design, within a constructivist paradigm, to respond to the research question, with core competency theory used to provide theoretical support. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with purposively sampled librarians and postgraduate students from St

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Lediga, Mamathole Margaret, and Madeleine C. Fombad. "The use of information and communication technologies in public libraries in South Africa as tools for bridging the digital divide: the case of the Kempton Park public library." Public Library Quarterly 37, no. 3 (2018): 296–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2018.1471964.

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Maropene Ramabina, Thomas, and Lynn Kleinveldt. "Online newspaper reading patterns of a university community before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of the University of Venda." Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 8, no. 2 (2023): 66–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.70759/79ayzz58.

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Rationale of Study – For years, academics have been concerned with the quality of assignments, particularly at the undergraduate level, due to low reading cultures among students. However, the reading culture of university staff members also needs to be considered, as well as how it can influence students to read for leisure, remain informed about various aspects, and incorporate it into their academic writing. This study explored the reading culture in university communities that access and read online newspapers through the PressReader Database before and during the COVID-19 pandemic at the

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Raju, Jaya. "Shaping LIS Education for Blended Professionals in a Pluralist Information Environment: Global Reflections." Journal of Education for Library and Information Science 62, no. 4 (2021): 366–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/jelis-62-4-2020-0024.

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Technological innovations have led to an increase in demand for information technology (IT) skills in contemporary library and information agencies. This in turn has created an increased need for pedagogical skills on the part of library and information science (LIS) professionals for them to empower users with knowledge and skills to navigate a complex digital information terrain. Hence LIS professionals with both technology and pedagogical skills have become increasingly critical in a digitized information environment. In the context of this confluence of knowledge and skills requirements fo

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Igun, Stella E. "Digital Libraries in Africa." International Journal of Digital Library Systems 3, no. 2 (2012): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jdls.2012040102.

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Tsebe, John, and Douwe Drijfhout. "Libraries without Walls: Linking Libraries in South Africa." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 18, no. 2 (2006): 97–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574900601800205.

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J. Strand, Karla, and Johannes Britz. "The evolving role of public libraries in South Africa in addressing information poverty." Library Management 39, no. 6-7 (2018): 364–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-08-2017-0072.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the historical development of libraries in South Africa against a backdrop of poverty and social inequality. In particular, this paper illustrates how the development of libraries in South Africa both reflected and influenced information poverty and has as its goal to increase awareness of the role of libraries in the alleviation of information poverty. Design/methodology/approach The information in this paper is based on doctoral research completed by the author who investigated the role of libraries in the alleviation of informat

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Anyaoku, Ebele N., Anthonia U. Nwabueze Echedom, and Ebikabowei Emmanuel Baro. "Digital preservation practices in university libraries." Digital Library Perspectives 35, no. 1 (2019): 41–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-10-2017-0041.

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Purpose The purpose of the study is to investigate the digital preservation practices in institutional repositories (IRs) in Africa. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from the IRs developed in university libraries in Africa, and it was done in two phases. The phases are website investigation to identify the university libraries in Africa that have developed IR and online questionnaire. Findings Results from the study showed that the majority of IRs in Africa used DSpace software to manage their digital contents, and more than half of the IRs engage in information migration. The s

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Owusu-Ansah, Christopher M. "Conceptions of digital libraries: an African perspective." Digital Library Perspectives 36, no. 3 (2020): 231–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-12-2019-0045.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper was to explore African conceptions of digital libraries from the perspective of the historical literature. This paper argues that the concept of digital libraries is a western creation and that there was a need for developing societies to develop their own conceptions to guide their own digital library development agenda. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a literature review. The paper makes use of publicly-available literature on the theme of digital libraries from both the Western and African perspectives. The search terms used were “digital

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Westra, P. E., and R. B. Zaaiman. "The Two National Libraries of South Africa." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 3, no. 2 (1991): 101–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909100300204.

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Drewett, Wendy. "LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION IN BLACK SOUTH AFRICA." New Library World 89, no. 12 (1988): 225–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eb038763.

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Lor, Peter J. "Libraries Apart: National Libraries in South Africa's Homelands." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 4, no. 3 (1992): 213–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909200400306.

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During the late 1970s and early 1980s national libraries or national library services were established in South Africa's ten homelands as a by-product of the apartheid policy. These libraries are characterized by a fairly uniform legal and organizational structure known as the ‘Vink-Frylinck model’. An evaluation of what the national libraries have achieved, based on annual reports and published statistics, indicates that most have made only modest progress. This can be attributed to a lack of qualified staff, money and space and, more fundamentally, to certain weaknesses in the Vink-Frylinck

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Ononogbo, Raphael U. "Performing Interlibrary Loans with Libraries in South Africa." Journal of Interlibrary Loan & Information Supply 2, no. 2 (1992): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j472v02n02_04.

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Juma, Iddi W., Justus Wamukoya, and Caroline Wekullo. "THE ROLE OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN BRIDGING THE KNOWLEDGE GAP IN AFRICA." Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 32, no. 1 (2016): 64–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/1700.

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Digital libraries have a huge potential towards offsetting the knowledge deficit in many parts of the world and Africa in particular. This article reports on a study aimed at exploring the status of digital libraries and the contributions they have made towards bridging the knowledge gap in Africa. The study examined the origin, growth and current status of digital libraries; identified critical issues surrounding their existence; and investigated the level to which they had helped to reduce disparities in access to knowledge and promote the quality of education and research in Africa. It also

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Cole, John Y. "Center for the Book's South African Journey." African Research & Documentation 96 (2004): 79–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0305862x00014382.

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From May 25-June 4,2004, the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress led “South Africa: A Journey to Promote Reading & Literacy”, a trip that focused on reading and literacy promotion efforts currently underway in schools, libraries, and educational institutions throughout South Africa. The visit took place during the 10th anniversary year of the new South African democracy - and the link between democracy and reading was a theme for the journey and many of the presentations and discussions. Participants learned about the “new” South Africa directly from their South African counterp

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Kavulya, Joseph M. "Digital libraries and development in Sub‐Saharan Africa." Electronic Library 25, no. 3 (2007): 299–315. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640470710754814.

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Zemskov, Andrey. "Libraries 4.0 and bookless libraries. IATUL-2017 Conference in South Tyrol." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 11 (November 1, 2017): 47–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2017-11-47-59.

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The author analyzes and reviews in brief the latest annual conference of the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) (June 18-22, 2017, Bolzano, Italy), held on the premises of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Main trends in academic and research libraries within the conference subject scope are discussed, e. g. raw data management, including open data technology; digital transformation; impact on university research activities; libraries and learning; active support of digital literacy education, transforming and adapting library technologies to advanced technological r

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Williams, Marion Lucille. "The adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in academic libraries: A comparative exploration." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 1 (2018): 137–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000618788725.

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This paper addresses the adoption and non-adoption of communication methods such as social media and explores the implementation of Web 2.0 technologies and their use in academic libraries. I interviewed 16 library employees from six academic university libraries in the Flanders region of Belgium and in South Africa. I explored five academic university libraries in the urban regions of Flanders and South Africa and one situated in a rural region of South Africa. This article discusses the benefits of using social media as a communication tool to engage with students. The results demonstrate th

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Mojapelo, Samuel, and Luyanda Dube. "SCHOOL LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT VS POLICY PROVISION: DIVERGENCE OR CONVERGENCE?" Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 32, no. 4 (2016): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/1646.

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A policy and legal framework for school libraries is a guiding framework for the provision, development and management of school libraries. Similarly, it is a lever that standardises school library development, management and practice. Although the existence of a policy does not guarantee the development of efficient and functional school libraries, its inherent value cannot be overemphasised. It is widely documented that in South Africa, only 7.2 per cent of public schools have functional school libraries, which are crucial to enrich the quality of teaching and learning and support learners a

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Okeoma Onunka and Tochukwu Onunka. "Transforming library systems in Africa: advancing literacy and cultural preservation through digital innovation." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 24, no. 1 (2024): 1660–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3168.

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Transforming library systems in Africa is essential for advancing literacy and preserving cultural heritage in an increasingly digital world. The integration of digital innovation into African libraries has the potential to revolutionize access to information, promote lifelong learning, and safeguard indigenous knowledge. This review explores the role of modern technologies, such as digital archiving, e-libraries, and mobile platforms, in enhancing literacy rates and preserving Africa's rich cultural traditions. By transitioning from traditional, print-based models to digital systems, librarie

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Okeoma, Onunka, and Onunka Tochukwu. "Transforming library systems in Africa: advancing literacy and cultural preservation through digital innovation." World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews 24, no. 1 (2024): 1660–71. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15039173.

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Transforming library systems in Africa is essential for advancing literacy and preserving cultural heritage in an increasingly digital world. The integration of digital innovation into African libraries has the potential to revolutionize access to information, promote lifelong learning, and safeguard indigenous knowledge. This review explores the role of modern technologies, such as digital archiving, e-libraries, and mobile platforms, in enhancing literacy rates and preserving Africa's rich cultural traditions. By transitioning from traditional, print-based models to digital systems, librarie

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Verbeek, Jennifer. "Racially segregated school libraries in KwaZulu/Natal, South Africa." Journal of librarianship 18, no. 1 (1986): 23–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/096100068601800102.

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Mojapelo, Samuel Maredi. "Challenges faced by libraries in a democratic South Africa." Information Development 34, no. 4 (2017): 408–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266666917712337.

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Community libraries are crucial for people to have access to information to satisfy their multiple needs. As custodians of information and knowledge in diverse spheres, they play a role in the socio-economic development of nations. This article attempts to investigate challenges faced by libraries in three different settings in post-apartheid South Africa. The study adopted a qualitative research design. The users, librarians and a well-placed official of the relevant department were interviewed. Convenience sampling was used to select users and librarians while purposive sampling was used to

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Owate, Comfort. "Knowledge and Utilization of Digital Applications for Effective Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in South-South Universities, Nigeria." International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems 13, no. 3 (2024): 43–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ijiis.20241303.11.

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This study investigated knowledge and utilization of digital applications for effective service delivery in academic libraries in South-South universities, Nigeria. 3 research questions and 3 hypotheses were raised. The population included 181 selected Librarians in the twelve (12) selected universities in South-South, Nigeria as a case study. A sample size of 119 Librarians representing 66% of the population served as respondents. Convenience sampling technique was used for the study. A 25-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach alpha statistics was used to obtain 0.73 relia

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