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Knowledge management practices in the public sector in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The study investigates knowledge management (KM) practices in the public sector in Botswana. The underlying premise is that good KM leads to efficiency and effectiveness. The study assesses the KM practices in the government ...
The impact of reduced hours on public library services in Cape Town: The case of Eersterivier Public Library
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of reduced hours on public library services in Cape Town through taking the Eersterivier Library, as a case study. The research problem comes from the author's personal ...
The 21st century academic library: the case of three state universities in Zimbabwe
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The advent of the 21st century and its dynamic information environment have changed higher
education considerably including the library spaces. Library patrons, namely undergraduates,
postgraduates, and academics are ...
Preservation of indigenous knowledge (IK) by public libraries in Westcliff, Chatsworth, Durban
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The aim of this research was to investigate the current awareness of indigenous knowledge
(IK) among the youth in the Indian community in Westcliff, Chatsworth, in the Durban area
of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The research ...
Records management for an intelligent university: The case of the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Universities face complex changes such as mergers; new competitors; socio-economic; political and
technological changes. In order to survive and preserve competitive advantage, the university has to
adapt to such changes. ...
The role of school libraries in supporting an inquiry based approach for teaching and learning science subjects in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of school libraries in supporting an inquiry
based approach for teaching and learning science subjects in senior secondary schools in
Ekiti State, Nigeria. The ...
Librarians’ book selection practices and budget fluctuations in the City of Cape Town, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
One of the main purposes of a library is to disseminate information to the community it serves.
Collection development, which is the process of building and maintaining a library’s collection
is, thus an essential part ...
An investigation of the perceptions and attitudes of postgraduate students interacting with Turnitin: The case of the University of Stellenbosch Business School
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Globally there is growing concern around increased levels of plagiarism. Gullifer and Tyson
(2010, p. 463) claim that plagiarism is growing at a rapid rate, and universities are now required
to devote enough time and ...
Systematics of subtribe Anthosperminae and the generic affinities of Anthospermum L. and Nenax Gaertn. (Rubiaceae: Anthospermeae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
The last taxonomic treatment of the subtribe Anthosperminae Benth. (Rubiaceae,
Rubioideae, Anthospermeae) was in 1986 by Puff., nevertheless, few attempts have
been made to resolve the phylogeny and the inter- and ...
Use of social media as a marketing tool by the City of Cape Town Libraries
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Social media has become a popular tool adopted by libraries and play a major role in marketing library services, facilitating communication between libraries and staff, and assisting libraries in connecting with communities. ...