Information services for a sustainable society : Current developments in an era of information disorder / [electronic resource]
edited by Madeleine C. Fombad ... [et al.]
- Berlin ; De Gruyter Saur, 2023.
- e-book contains 369 pages : illustrations, charts, facsimiles ;
- IFLA publications, volume 183 0344-6891 ; .
- IFLA publications ; 183. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Frontmatter
Publicly Available I
Contents
Publicly Available V
About IFLA
Publicly Available IX
Foreword
Kendra Albright
Licensed 1
Preface
Madeleine C. Fombad, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha and Mabel K. Minishi-Majanja
Licensed 3
1 Blockchain Technology for Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries from a Nigerian Perspective
Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor
Licensed 7
2 Reshaping the Future of Academic Libraries: Insights from South Africa
Asania Reneilwe Maphoto and Mpubane Emanuel Matlala
Licensed 24
3 User Services in Ghanaian Academic Libraries in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amy P. A. Asimah
Licensed 45
4 Redefining Academic Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A View from Zimbabwe
Agnes C. Chikonzo, Masimba C. Muziringa, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita and Rexwhite Tega Enakrire
Licensed 64
5 Seeking Order in Chaotic Times: The Importance of Evidence in the Fight for Truth
Laura Millar
Licensed 78
6 To Wear Gloves or Wash Hands? A Perusal of Archives Preservation Policy in Botswana
Olefhile Mosweu
Licensed 91
7 National Archives Institutions During Turbulent Times: The Case of COVID-19
Charles J. Farrugia
Licensed 104
8 The Impact of Library Resources on Block Release Students’ Academic Achievement in Zimbabwe
Justice Kasiroori and Josiline Phiri Chigwada
Licensed 116
9 Exploration of Data Sharing and Information Exchange among Nigerian Library and Information Science Researchers
Adeyinka Tella
Licensed 131
10 Ethical Dimensions of Research Information Management: A New Challenge for Information Professionals
Joachim Schöpfel and Otmane Azeroual
Licensed 150
11 Information Services in Academic Libraries in an Era of Information Disorder
Raliat Alabi, Adenike Damilola Omoike and Daniel Olusegun Ikegune
Licensed 166
12 The Role of Academic Libraries in a Pandemic Era
Bhojaraju Gunjal
Licensed 181
13 Challenges with Open Access Institutional Repositories in Ghana
Licensed 195
14 Advocating for Value-Added Content and Tools in Library Databases and Beyond
Michelle Kowalsky
Licensed 211
15 Public Library Infrastructure During COVID-19 in Limpopo Province
Mamotshabo Johanna Boloka
Licensed 225
16 Knowledge Sharing Among Nurses in Developing Countries During COVID-19
Andrew Mugenyi and Acquinatta Nomusa Zimu-Biyela
Licensed 240
17 One Journal’s Journey through the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Tanya du Plessis, Dimpho Z. Gamede, Kevin M. Letsoalo and Neo Ramatsebe
Licensed 254
18 An Altmetrics Study of Researchers at North-West University
Siviwe Bangani and Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha
Licensed 274
19 Knowledge Management Strategies in Clinical Settings, Southwest Nigeria
Oluyemi Folorunso Ayanbode and Williams E. Nwagwu
Licensed 297
20 From Collections to Connections: Transforming Libraries to Knowledge Centres
Tom Kwanya
Licensed 320
21 Library and Information Science Graduate Skills Needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Nigerian Perspective
Adeyinka Tella, Sunday Segun Bamidele, Oluwakemi Titilola Olaniyi and Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani
Licensed 342
Contributors
Licensed
The publication seeks to establish how information professionals are providing information services in a sustainable society in an era of information disorder. It also provides the strategic direction to strengthen the global voice of libraries, inspiring and enhancing professional practice as well as enhancing international cooperation and collaboration among LIS educators and practitioners. The contents is divided according to the following key sub-themes that resonate with the title as outlined below: Library and information services in the information age; Data and records in an era of information disorder; Archives, data curation and preservation in the digital era; Data science, analytics and visualization; Information ethics in the digital era; Information deluge in the digital era; Information and knowledge management; and Fourth Industrial revolution. The highlighted themes explore critical issues relating to how libraries, archives and related institutions are responding to the seismic shifts in the information landscape amidst a myriad of challenges and opportunities. The sub-themes bring together a tapestry of articles that explore the status, experiences and future prospects of the dynamic library and information science practice.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP25.00 0.
9783110772753 Eur 129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110772753
Information services.
Information services--Africa.
Libraries.
Libraries--Africa.
Academic libraries--Africa.
Academic libraries--Nigeria.
Library resources--Africa.
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020---Influence.
Industry 4.0--Africa.
Libraries and colleges--Africa.
Bibliothèques.
Services d'information.
Bibliothèques universitaires--Afrique--21e siècle.
Bibliothèques universitaires--Nigeria--21e siècle.
Industrie 4.0--Bibliothèques.--Afrique--21e siècle
Bibliothèques et universités--Afrique--21e siècle.
Fonds documentaires--Afrique--21e siècle.
libraries (buildings)
Information services
Libraries
027 / FOM/I
Includes bibliographical references.
Frontmatter
Publicly Available I
Contents
Publicly Available V
About IFLA
Publicly Available IX
Foreword
Kendra Albright
Licensed 1
Preface
Madeleine C. Fombad, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha and Mabel K. Minishi-Majanja
Licensed 3
1 Blockchain Technology for Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries from a Nigerian Perspective
Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor
Licensed 7
2 Reshaping the Future of Academic Libraries: Insights from South Africa
Asania Reneilwe Maphoto and Mpubane Emanuel Matlala
Licensed 24
3 User Services in Ghanaian Academic Libraries in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amy P. A. Asimah
Licensed 45
4 Redefining Academic Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A View from Zimbabwe
Agnes C. Chikonzo, Masimba C. Muziringa, Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita and Rexwhite Tega Enakrire
Licensed 64
5 Seeking Order in Chaotic Times: The Importance of Evidence in the Fight for Truth
Laura Millar
Licensed 78
6 To Wear Gloves or Wash Hands? A Perusal of Archives Preservation Policy in Botswana
Olefhile Mosweu
Licensed 91
7 National Archives Institutions During Turbulent Times: The Case of COVID-19
Charles J. Farrugia
Licensed 104
8 The Impact of Library Resources on Block Release Students’ Academic Achievement in Zimbabwe
Justice Kasiroori and Josiline Phiri Chigwada
Licensed 116
9 Exploration of Data Sharing and Information Exchange among Nigerian Library and Information Science Researchers
Adeyinka Tella
Licensed 131
10 Ethical Dimensions of Research Information Management: A New Challenge for Information Professionals
Joachim Schöpfel and Otmane Azeroual
Licensed 150
11 Information Services in Academic Libraries in an Era of Information Disorder
Raliat Alabi, Adenike Damilola Omoike and Daniel Olusegun Ikegune
Licensed 166
12 The Role of Academic Libraries in a Pandemic Era
Bhojaraju Gunjal
Licensed 181
13 Challenges with Open Access Institutional Repositories in Ghana
Licensed 195
14 Advocating for Value-Added Content and Tools in Library Databases and Beyond
Michelle Kowalsky
Licensed 211
15 Public Library Infrastructure During COVID-19 in Limpopo Province
Mamotshabo Johanna Boloka
Licensed 225
16 Knowledge Sharing Among Nurses in Developing Countries During COVID-19
Andrew Mugenyi and Acquinatta Nomusa Zimu-Biyela
Licensed 240
17 One Journal’s Journey through the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Tanya du Plessis, Dimpho Z. Gamede, Kevin M. Letsoalo and Neo Ramatsebe
Licensed 254
18 An Altmetrics Study of Researchers at North-West University
Siviwe Bangani and Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha
Licensed 274
19 Knowledge Management Strategies in Clinical Settings, Southwest Nigeria
Oluyemi Folorunso Ayanbode and Williams E. Nwagwu
Licensed 297
20 From Collections to Connections: Transforming Libraries to Knowledge Centres
Tom Kwanya
Licensed 320
21 Library and Information Science Graduate Skills Needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Nigerian Perspective
Adeyinka Tella, Sunday Segun Bamidele, Oluwakemi Titilola Olaniyi and Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani
Licensed 342
Contributors
Licensed
The publication seeks to establish how information professionals are providing information services in a sustainable society in an era of information disorder. It also provides the strategic direction to strengthen the global voice of libraries, inspiring and enhancing professional practice as well as enhancing international cooperation and collaboration among LIS educators and practitioners. The contents is divided according to the following key sub-themes that resonate with the title as outlined below: Library and information services in the information age; Data and records in an era of information disorder; Archives, data curation and preservation in the digital era; Data science, analytics and visualization; Information ethics in the digital era; Information deluge in the digital era; Information and knowledge management; and Fourth Industrial revolution. The highlighted themes explore critical issues relating to how libraries, archives and related institutions are responding to the seismic shifts in the information landscape amidst a myriad of challenges and opportunities. The sub-themes bring together a tapestry of articles that explore the status, experiences and future prospects of the dynamic library and information science practice.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP25.00 0.
9783110772753 Eur 129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110772753
Information services.
Information services--Africa.
Libraries.
Libraries--Africa.
Academic libraries--Africa.
Academic libraries--Nigeria.
Library resources--Africa.
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020---Influence.
Industry 4.0--Africa.
Libraries and colleges--Africa.
Bibliothèques.
Services d'information.
Bibliothèques universitaires--Afrique--21e siècle.
Bibliothèques universitaires--Nigeria--21e siècle.
Industrie 4.0--Bibliothèques.--Afrique--21e siècle
Bibliothèques et universités--Afrique--21e siècle.
Fonds documentaires--Afrique--21e siècle.
libraries (buildings)
Information services
Libraries
027 / FOM/I
