IT and university libraries in Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12420686 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Diana Rosenberg (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 5-13 |
| Publication date | 1998-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Internet Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1066-2243 • E-ISSN: 2054-5657 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/10662249810368842 |
| OpenAlex | W1985101498 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 1 |
Based on the findings of a detailed review of the current state and future prospects of 19 university libraries in 12 countries of Africa undertaken in 1995, levels of adoption and benefits IT has brought to libraries are weighed against the drawbacks. Implications for practitioners and researchers are discussed. IT will not reduce the need for hard copy books and journals. Its biggest potential is in providing links to the outside world and in increasing intra‐African exchange and communication
Business · Library science · Political science · Public relations · State (computer science · Computer Science · ICT in Developing Communities · Library Science and Administration · Library Science and Information Literacy
| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2006 - 2006 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |