Browsing Department of Library and Information Science by Author "Zinn, Sandy"
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The 21st century academic library: the case of three state universities in Zimbabwe
Mabweazara, Rangarirai Moira (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 ... -
Assessment of access and use of school library information resources by Luhlaza high school learners
Mvakade, Zuthobeke (University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study seeks to assess the access and use of school library information resources by school learners and the teachers. The study was conducted at Luhlaza High School using a qualitative approach and case study design. ... -
Cape Town City Libraries: 1952-1972
Laishley, Kathleen Mary (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The purpose of the study is to investigate the history and development of the Cape Town City Libraries (CTCL) from 1952-1972 and examine the effect of apartheid legislation on establishing a public library system. The ... -
Electronic book usage amongst academic librarians in South Africa
Langdown, N (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Amongst university libraries e-books are gaining wider interest since the introduction of portable electronic reading devices and software-based readers. With the growing electronic environment within universities, a need ... -
An evaluation of the information literacy education of MBA students at the University of Stellenbosch Business School
Williams, Judy Anne (UWC, 2012)This study investigates the effectiveness of the information literacy education that Master of Business Administration (MBA) students receive at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). The literature reveals ... -
Information seeking behaviour of generation Y students at the Stellenbosch University Library and information service
Adams, Lindall Elaine (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The project examines the information seeking behaviour of a small group of so-called Generation Y students at the Stellenbosch University as they undertake an academic assignment. There is consensus across the world that ... -
Integrating information skills into the curriculum: an action research investigation at an ex-House of Representatives high school
Zinn, Sandy (University of the Western Cape, 1997)Integrating information skills into the curriculum: an action research investigation at an ex-House of Representatives high school. -
An investigation into the use of electronic resources by postgraduate students in the department of postgraduate studies in education at the Central University of Technology
Mathope-Dasilva, Chareen (University of Western Cape, 2021)Libraries use technology to improve the management of scholarly information and to provide faster access to information elsewhere. Over time, an important change was perceived in collection development policies and practices ... -
An investigation of the perceptions and attitudes of postgraduate students interacting with Turnitin: The case of the University of Stellenbosch Business School
Magwebu-Mrali, Nombulelo (University of Western Cape, 2021)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 ... -
Public libraries going green: environmental sustainability and green information literacy
Albertyn, Kim Ashley (University of Western Cape, 2020)There is a great demand for human beings all over the world to live in a more green way, due to the earth’s natural resource scarcity and other environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, emission of greenhouse ... -
Research data management in public universities in Malawi
Chawinga, Winner Dominic (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The emergence and subsequent uptake of Information and Communication Technologies has transformed the research processes in universities and research institutions across the globe. One indelible impact of Information and ... -
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
Olajide, Olabode (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 ... -
The role of the academic library in supporting postgraduate students and researchers within the Community and Health Sciences Faculty at the University of the Western Cape
Cook, Karen (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Research, aimed at strengthening the economy and driving development, with the view to address South Africa’s numerous challenges and/or advance knowledge, generally, exists in abundance. It has highlighted the crucial ... -
The use of multipurpose community telecentres and their services in Malawi: the case of Lupaso Community Telecentre
Kapondera, Selina Khumbo (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Telecentres in Malawi are being established to bridge the digital divide. Though the basic assumption is that once telecentres have been established many will adopt them, they are being used by a relatively small percentage ... -
Use of social media tools by library staff at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa and the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.
Mabweazara, Rangarirai Moira (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Academic libraries in the economically developed countries have taken the lead in adopting and appropriating various social media platforms to enhance services offered to their patrons. However, there are many unanswered ... -
The use of web 2.0 by students and lecturers at Mzuzu University, Malawi: the case of the Faculty of Information Science and Communications
Chawinga, Winner Dominic Katayira (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of the study was focused on investigating how Web 2.0 technologies are being utilised by students and lecturers to accomplish their learning and teaching activities in the Faculty of Information Science and ... -
The use of Web 2.0 technologies by Library and Information Science students at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa
Zinyeredzi, Colin (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The purpose of this research was to investigate the use of Web 2.0 technologies by Library and Information Science (LIS) students at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). This research provided answers to the following ...