Academic Libraries in Africa
This book offers an interesting overview of academic libraries and the communities they serve in Africa. The book explores the work of academic libraries from a number of different countries primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. One of the valuable contributions that the book makes is to highlight the numerous innovative ways in which librarians at African universities have been using their often limited resources to ensure students and academics get continual access to worldclass information. The book explores various examples of best practice in challenging circumstances such as unstable electricity and the COVID pandemic. With its mix of practical solutions to, and critical thinking about, the complex issues facing libraries in the Global South, this book is a must read for librarians who are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and activity working towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Goals in their countries.
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Chapters
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IntroductionThe Impact and Importance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Sustainable Development for Academic Libraries in Africa
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A Framework for Embracing Web 2.0 Technologies to Nurture the Reading Habits of Secondary School Learners in Zimbabwe
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The Roles of Libraries in the World of Open AccessThe Research Activities of Post‑graduate Students in Four Universities in North-Central Nigeria
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The Role of Tanzania Academic Libraries in Promoting Scholarly Communication through Open AccessA Literature Review
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Enhancing Student-Instructor Interaction in Asynchronous Teaching through Virtual Office Hours SessionsA Case Study from Sri Lanka
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Information Needs for Kampala Urban Vegetable FarmersA Unique Information Gap for University Libraries to Embrace
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Revitalisation of Public Libraries in the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria
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Bridging the Universal Literacy GapThe Role of Libraries in Providing Information Access Towards the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4)
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Leveraging Content Strategy for Library Digital Media Platforms amongst Selected University Libraries in Zimbabwe
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Offline Internet for Remote Learning in Low Resource Environments
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Embracing Emerging Technologies in The New NormalLibraries Staying Connected with Patrons During the Pandemic
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The Nexus Between Academic Libraries and Students’ Academic Achievement
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Information Communication Technology Skills and Students’ Engagement in Online Learning Spaces during the Covid-19 Pandemic
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