CONSTRAINTS TO UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC BOOKS BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN KENYA: THE CASE OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA

ABSTRACT The study was designed to find out the constraints to electronic books utilisation in private university libraries in Kenya.... Continue Reading

This study was designed to find out the constraints to electronic books utilization in private university libraries in Kenya. Although E-books have been around for some time and in spite of the advantages that may accrue from their use, they remained less utilized compared to other electronic resources in private university libraries in Kenya. ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Consortium building by libraries underpins their existence in the current world of information Communication and Technology (ICT). The study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of Kenya Libraries Information Services Consortium (KLISC) in provision of electronic resources in Laikipia University Library in Laikipia County. The study... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out how the library leadership has initiated and managed change at The Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi in order to meet the expectations of diverse categories of users and get support from the parent organization and donors. The study was guided by the following objectives: To identify the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Academic performance is an important element to the lives of students in schools and their progression to the career world. Several factors indicate a student’s academic success. While some may not graduate top of their class, they may hold leadership positions in several student groups or score high on extracurricular activities. The... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page - - - - - - - - i   Declaration - - - - - - - - ii Certification--------iii Dedication--------iv Acknowledgements-------v Table of Contents-------vi List of Tables --------xi List of Abbreviations------xiii Abstract--------xv CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION 1.1Background to Study-----1 The conventional library-----1 The... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work examined in detail the collection development practices in university libraries using T.Y Danjuma Library, Ajayi Crowther University as a case study in carrying out this research work. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. To achieve this goal the study employed a primary data, by... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work examined in detail the collection development practices in university libraries using T.Y Danjuma Library, Ajayi Crowther University as a case study in carrying out this research work. A descriptive survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. To achieve this goal the study employed a primary data, by... Continue Reading

Periodicals are the bedrock of research activities. These periodicals can be acquired through subscriptions; these could be through overseas, agents, gifts purchase, standing orders, donations membership of an association. Periodicals serve as a tool of dissemination of knowledge in the library and in the society. Periodicals could be acquired... Continue Reading

Periodicals are the bedrock of research activities. These periodicals can be acquired through subscriptions; these could be through overseas, agents, gifts purchase, standing orders, donations membership of an association. Periodicals serve as a tool of dissemination of knowledge in the library and in the society. Periodicals could be acquired... Continue Reading