Zambia Journal of Library & Information Science (ZAJLIS ), ISSN: 2708-2695
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<p>The <strong>Zambian Journal of Library & Information Science (ZAJLIS)</strong> is a journal in the field of Library and Information Science in Zambia. It is published <strong>bi-annually</strong> by the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Zambia. The goal of ZAJLIS is to publish insightful, innovative and effective research to satisfy both local and international scholars and professionals in the province of Library and Information Science.</p>Department of Library and Information Scienceen-USZambia Journal of Library & Information Science (ZAJLIS ), ISSN: 2708-26952310-6395<p>Articles submitted to ZAJLIS should not have been published before in their current or substantially similar form, or be under consideration for publication with another journal. Authors submitting articles for publication warrant that the work is not an infringement of any existing copyright and will indemnify the publisher against any breach of such warranty. For ease of dissemination and to ensure proper policing of use, papers and contributions become the legal copyright of the publisher unless otherwise agreed. The editors may make use of software for checking the originality of submissions received.</p> <p>Prior to article submission, authors should clear permission to use any content that has not been created by them. Failure to do so may lead to lengthy delays in publication. ZAJLIS is unable to publish any article which has permissions pending. The rights ZAJLIS require are:</p> <ol> <li>Non-exclusive rights to reproduce the material in the article or book chapter.</li> <li>Print and electronic rights.</li> <li>Worldwide English language rights.</li> <li>To use the material for the life of the work (i.e. there should be no time restrictions on the re-use of material e.g. a one-year licence).</li> </ol> The Role of Information Communication Technologies in Training and Development of Employees in Zambian Organisations
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<p><em>Employee capacity development in workplaces is the cornerstone of performance and productivity in organisations. Therefore, organisations need to have training and development functions that support learning. Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, effective performance of the training and development function requires putting in place approaches, systems, and tools that support e-learning. This entails utilising the capacity of ICTs to drive the training and development activities of an organisation. The study used a mixed research approach with a sample size of 209 respondents. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected to analyse the Zambia training and development environment from an ICT perspective before and after the Covid-19 crisis. Considering that 57% of respondents indicated that they did not have e-learning platforms and that 77% of respondents indicated that their training and development function was affected by COVID-19, the status analysis has therefore revealed that ICT supported training and development function is yet to mature and facilitate e-learning in workplaces. The paper concludes by recommending measures that can facilitate effective e-learning in workplaces beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. </em></p>Sitali WamundilaDaniel Siakalima
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2023-12-272023-12-27723947 Emerging Intelligent Technologies for Smart School Libraries
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<p>The paper considered emerging intelligent technologies for smart school libraries: a meticulous compendium. Emerging intelligent technologies are innovations in technologies, software, or applications that enable librarians to adequately prepare and present information content in an enticing way to users or learners, resulting in effective information service delivery. It pictured a smart school library as a smart center in the school library that makes learning and other educational activities interactive. Speed reading software, Plotagon, and mathematics problem-solving software amongst others were identified as emerging intelligent technologies that can be used for smart school libraries. The paper acknowledged the absence of technological literacy, poor attitude of library personnel, and poor funding as factors militating against the use of emerging intelligent technologies in school libraries. Therefore, it was recommended amongst others, that school librarians regard emerging intelligent technologies as agents of library transformation since this will help them accept and employ such technologies.</p>Augustine Chineme OpurumMillie Nne Horsfall
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2023-12-272023-12-27721923 Deployment of Smart Library Services in University Libraries in the Delta State of Nigeria During the Post Covid – 19 Era
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<p><em>The study examines the deployment of smart library services in university libraries in the Delta State, Nigeria in the Post Covid –19 era. The population for this study is ninety – five (95). This number consisted of the total population of librarians and paraprofessional librarians in five (5) University Libraries. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings from the research showed that there is existence of smart library services. However, the deployment is low. Consequently, the study recommends that university libraries should expand the utility of smarter library services and that university libraries should step up the deployment of smart library services for improved services in the Post Covid -19 pandemic era since deployment is low.</em></p> <p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>Achugbue Edwin IroroeavwoIgere A MercyAzih Adaeze Chioma
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2023-12-272023-12-27721318 Integration of Cloud Computing into Knowledge Sharing Practices among Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute Researchers
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<p><em>This paper investigates integrating cloud computing into knowledge sharing practices at the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute. It emphasizes the significance of cloud computing in improving research outcomes and knowledge sharing practices. The objectives of the study are outlined, including investigating current knowledge sharing practices, attitudes toward cloud computing, and potential benefits and challenges associated with integration. The significance of the study is discussed in terms of its impact on NSPRI, the Nigerian agricultural sector, and the broader adoption of cloud computing technologies in research organizations. The study used a qualitative approach, including in-depth interviews with NSPRI researchers, both face-to-face and online, and collected data through audio recordings and verbatim transcriptions, and the data collected from the interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Qualitative content analysis was applied to the collected data. The analysis presents insights into current knowledge-sharing practices, attitudes toward cloud computing, and recommendations for integration improvement.</em></p>Adewojo Akinade AdebowaleEmmanuel Kolawole AdefilaAkande Femi TitusAderinola Ololade Dunmade
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2023-12-272023-12-27722430 An Assessment of Government Efforts Towards the Implementation of an Integrated Electronic Records Management System in the Zambian Public Service
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<p><em>This paper assessed government efforts towards the implementation of an integrated electronic records management system (IERMS) in public service in Zambia. The study adopted a qualitative methodology, and a purposive sampling method was employed to draw a sample size of 11 key informants from key government ministries and units. Primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews and it was thematically analysed. The findings revealed that an IERMS has not been implemented, but the Government through the Smart Zambia Institute has begun to develop an IERMS. Further, the Government has provided a legal framework and server ICT infrastructure to support e-records management in public service in Zambia. However, no standards have been adopted to facilitate the implementation of an IERMS. The study has also identified challenges which include lack of funding, change management strategy, ICT skills among records officers, and end-user involvement in the project. Based on the findings above, the study recommends that the Government of Zambia expedite the development of an IERMS; adopt standards; train staff in e-records management; develop a change management strategy; and improve end-user ICT infrastructure. </em></p>Tuesday BwalyaAkakandelwa Akakandelwa
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2023-12-272023-12-2772112 The Omissions of the Higher Education Act of 2013 and Its Amended Act of 2021
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<p><em>This paper sought to highlight some omissions of the Higher Education Act of 2013 and its Amendment Act of 2021. In this regard, the principal Act and its amendment Act were analysed. Further, higher education and universities Acts in other countries were reviewed. The findings show that the Higher Education Act of 2013 has not entrenched Quality Assurance (QA) in higher education by failing to provide for a permanent committee on QA. Further, the removal of workers and student representatives from sitting on the University Councils partly erodes transparency in the governance of universities. Furthermore, the reduction of council members from 16 to 9 limits the knowledge and skills available to the council. Other omissions observed include the allowing of private higher education institutions (HEIs) to affiliate other HEIs which may compromise the quality of higher education. It is therefore recommended that the Act be amended to cure the observed omissions</em>.</p>Tuesday Bwalya
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