Issues in library associations in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: the case of Botswana Library Association (BLA)

Mutula, Stephen M.

doi:10.1108/02640470310491568

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“…The use of Web 2.0 in the Nigerian Library Association and the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Sothern African Librarians have been organized workshop and conferences re-training for the librarians and they provides right information to the right users (Gbaje, 2012;Karhula, 2006;Mutula, 2003;Agee and Lillard, 2005).…”

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Adoption of Web 2.0 in library associations in the presence of social media

Hussain

2015

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to discuss the adoption of Web 2.0 in library associations in the presence of social media. This paper attempts to measure the penetration of Web 2.0 tools in various library associations all over the world. Design/methodology/approach -The study was conducted through an assessment of the library associations' web sites. A total of 188 library associations' web sites were analysed, out of which 115 library associations have implemented Web 2.0 applications; this is 61.17 percent of the total. Findings -On the basis of the analysis it was found that the majority of Web 2.0 tools have been used by American continents library associations. This stands at, 89.86 percent, whereas only a small number of Web 2.0 tools have been used by Asian continent library associations, that is, 25.64 percent. The most of Web 2.0 tools used by library associations, is, Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds, LinkedIn, Flickr and Blogs.Research limitations/implications -The findings of this study can be utilized to assess the status of assorted Web 2.0 tools used in libraries associations. It may enable future research to investigate other aspects, such as the adoption of Web 2.0 tools in library associations of a particular country as well as continent. Originality/value -The paper begins with an introduction to Web 2.0 technology and attempts has been made to analyse the usage of this new technology in library associations worldwide. IntroductionAs the twenty-first century unfolds, library associations are witnessing a sea change in the global community they represent. Library and information associations are taking on a greater role in promoting accessibility or they are educating the public on the nature and scope of information that is available in the digital environment. Further, as people around the world become more empowered and comfortable in gaining access to information, library and information associations have been forced to think ahead to ensure that their members are anticipating the needs of their organizations, as well as the organizations users' needs (Lachance, 2006). Moreover, the very nature of library and information associations themselves has evolved. As technology has made the world a smaller place, an increasing number of associations have begun to organize on a more global scale. The library and information science professionals all over the world is now in a new approach of learning modern technologies to face new challenges, new expectation of their users. Due to the innovation of new technologies, users consider libraries only as a last option for their information needs. They are more capable than the library professionals to search their information in the internet. So it becomes a challenge for a librarian when the need of the user becomes very precise and authentic. New emerging technologies

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Adoption of Web 2.0 in library associations in the presence of social media

Hussain

2015

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“…Moreover, international organizations like the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) are lending support to this cause, by strongly advocating for an increased role for libraries in development. There is also growing excitement within the discipline of library and information science (LIS), with many academic papers calling for more research into how libraries can facilitate community-driven development (e.g., Fourie and Meyer 2016;German and LeMire 2018;Igbinovia and Osuchukwu 2018;Moahi 2019;Mutula 2003).…”

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Public Libraries and Development across Sub-Saharan Africa: Overcoming a Problem of Perception

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Boakye-Achampong

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Public libraries and development organizations share many common goals that make them strong potential partners in the Global South. In spite of these commonalities, libraries are often overlooked as development partners. This is unfortunate because these partnerships could allow librarians to more fully and effectively participate in the development of their communities. This paper explores strategies that libraries might employ to make themselves more visible to development organizations. It does so through analysis of interviews with practitioners who have funded or implemented development projects across countries in Africa. We find that these practitioners are open to working more with libraries, but that it will take a lot of work on the part of public libraries to accomplish broad shifts in perception amongst development agencies. Collecting and openly sharing data on the output and impact of public libraries is a first step in this work, but these efforts must also be augmented through increased marketing and networking by libraries. Libraries need to build internal capacity to use data to drive advocacy efforts and attract funding from development donors.

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“…Reasons include the following: library and information systems are not well developed; there are no well-established national information policies (Odini, 1999); professional associations are weak and in some cases are not functional (Alemna, 1995;Mutula, 2003); curricula are directly imported from the West and the majority of users are not educated and thus the existing infrastructure in terms of ICT and libraries is meant for elites (Aina, 1994). Aina contends that, based on the skeptical assumption that African libraries have little to offer, African governments do not have any interest in library services.…”

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Demise, renaissance or existence of LIS education in Ethiopia: Curriculum, employers’ expectations and professionals’ dreams

Mammo¹

2007

International Information & Library Review

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Library and Information Science (LIS) education in Ethiopia started in the late 1950s, passing through several ups and downs. In an attempt to assess the status of LIS education in Ethiopia, the reasons for the closure of the first Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) program, review of strengths and weaknesses of existing LIS programs, the reasons for discontent of employers on the services provided by LIS professionals as well as the reasons for the dissatisfaction of the LIS professionals were investigated. Interviews (for LIS employers) and questionnaires (for LIS employees) were administered at selected organizations. Some of the general findings of the study are that the BLIS program at the Addis Ababa University was changed to a pure Information Systems program due to university-wide curriculum review initiatives; the current BLIS program at Jimma University is the strongest in addressing the limitations and expectations identified by LIS employers; and the reasons for the dissatisfaction of LIS professionals are pay, promotion, benefits, rewards, procedures and communication aspects of their job. LIS professionals believe that their qualifications are inadequate for performing their job.

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Issues in library associations in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: the case of Botswana Library Association (BLA)

Cited by 8 publications

References 4 publications

Adoption of Web 2.0 in library associations in the presence of social media

Adoption of Web 2.0 in library associations in the presence of social media

Public Libraries and Development across Sub-Saharan Africa: Overcoming a Problem of Perception

Demise, renaissance or existence of LIS education in Ethiopia: Curriculum, employers’ expectations and professionals’ dreams

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