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An overview of library management practices in West Africa
A.A. AlemnaThis paper discusses library management practices in West African countries (specifically Ghana and Nigeria), highlighting various issues such as funding, collection development…
An overview of recent library and information developments in East Africa
Cephas OdiniThe article gives an overview of recent library and information developments in East Africa. Discusses the prevailing local conditions and decries the declining state of libraries…
The Southern African Cultural Information System (SACIS)
A.P.N. ThapisaDescribes the development of the SACIS, a project spearheaded by the SADC. A substantial and effective information system is considered essential for disseminating messages about…
Book piracy and Nigerian copyright law
Clement Olujide AjidahunThe Nigerian copyright Decree No. 47 of 1988 gives protection to copyright owners with stiff penalties in the event of violations and piracy. This paper considers these provisions…
Automation in the Adeyemi College of Education Library, Ondo
W.A. AkinfolarinThis article provides a progress report of automation at the Adeyemi College of Education Library. The historical development of both the College and the library is given. The…
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Library Building: problems and prospects
Ahmed Abdu BalarabePerhaps one of the most important considerations in library management the world over is the suitability and conduciveness of the library environment. Absence of these will…
The training and development of academic librarians in Ghana
Paul EffahThe academic support service provided by the library is critical to the attainment of the University’s central mission of teaching, research and service. This paper contributes to…
Surviving the austerity: the example of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi, Nigeria
S.A. Ogunrombi, I.I. Ekoja, S.E. OjiThis study uses official documents and interviews to examine the creative ways that Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library adapts to survive austerity. To circumvent the…
Perceptions on empowerment and productivity in academic and public libraries in Botswana
Priti JainThe purpose of this paper is to report on a study which was carried out in order to explore and identify perceived barriers to productivity in six academic and six public…
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