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1 – 6 of 6CDROM technology, though inherently part and parcel of computer technology, is considered separately in regard to library/information automation in African libraries. Library…
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CDROM technology, though inherently part and parcel of computer technology, is considered separately in regard to library/information automation in African libraries. Library automation is a much more complex and expensive affair while the use of CDROM is a fairly straightforward computer application to a library environment, hence its popularity in many types of African libraries. CDROM can be regarded as the fastest growing information technology (IT) in African libraries today, but what is its future there?
Reviews the role of libraries and of cataloguing within modernlibraries in the light of research findings, automation and otherchanges. Stresses user needs and subject access.
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Reviews the role of libraries and of cataloguing within modern libraries in the light of research findings, automation and other changes. Stresses user needs and subject access.
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Tirong arap Tanui and Andrew S. Kitoi
Marketing is about the way in which an organization matches its own human, financial and physical resources to the wants of its customers. The Institute of Marketing defines…
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Marketing is about the way in which an organization matches its own human, financial and physical resources to the wants of its customers. The Institute of Marketing defines marketing as “the management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably”.
Outlines the development of international standards forbibliographic control. Considers the relevance and use of thesestandards in Africa and concludes that more appropriate…
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Outlines the development of international standards for bibliographic control. Considers the relevance and use of these standards in Africa and concludes that more appropriate approaches to cataloguing should be sought for African purposes rather than a slavish adherence to standards developed elsewhere.
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Tirong arap Tanui and Andrew S. Kiloi
It is essential to market library services if they are to be usedeffectively but there are various internal and externalconstraints. Examines these constraints in the light of…
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It is essential to market library services if they are to be used effectively but there are various internal and external constraints. Examines these constraints in the light of attempts to market the library service of Moi University in Kenya. Tackles issues relating to the motivation of staff and students to use the library.
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Dennis Ocholla and Tirong arap Tanui
The management of building development and construction processes in various environments is not similar because of the magnitude, functions, location, materials used, cost and of…
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The management of building development and construction processes in various environments is not similar because of the magnitude, functions, location, materials used, cost and of course use of the building. Similarly, building processes depend on the magnitude of financial involvement, the management of the building process, architecture, construction processes and environmental factors associated with location, politics, economics and culture. Provides a background to and outlines the problems of a building process in which the two authors have participated. Addresses the roles of management/organization/client, the building management committee and donor agency in the management of the building process and evaluates the overall achievement of the construction objectives. Observes that the client should be involved in the construction process at all stages and levels to monitor progress and that any consultancy appointment should involve experts familiar with the construction environment and should include a local consultant. It is equally important to equip the project manager with the necessary knowledge and resources to facilitate a resourceful contribution to the project. Suggests that the information in this paper may interest those involved with similar projects elsewhere.
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