Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Open Source Integrated Management Information Systems in University Libraries: A Case Study of Strathmore University Library, Kenya
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract: In this age of information explosion no library is able to satisfy all the needs of its users due to various constraints. It is because of this phenomenon that the concept of library IMS has developed. To achieve this, those who are responsible for the libraries should take into account their active and passive users. Furthermore, not only the academicians who make use of the libraries but also those who do not make use of them should be considered. It is against this background that this study main purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of opens source Integrated Management Information Systems (MIS) in Libraries, Strathmore University as a case. The objectives of the study were: to determine the effectiveness of open source integrated information management system in use at Strathmore university library, to find out the users’ attitudes towards the integrated management information system at Strathmore University Library’, to find out the challenges facing the integrated management systems in Strathmore university and suggest recommendations that would help in improving the use of Koha at Strathmore University Library. The study utilized a case study and was carried out within Strathmore University. The study found out that the integration of information management system in the provision of library service is to a great degree perceived to be effective. However, there was need for improvement. The findings further revealed that, most members of staff and students have positive attitudes towards the use of Koha at the Strathmore University library. This implies that they would appreciate being trained to use it and support any efforts to improve the system. The study concluded that there were still enormous challenges in integration of the management information system in Libraries due some reasons for instance the constant change of software, internet failure and the lack of technology know how among some clients. The study recommended that there is need for continuous training to students and staff to keep then abreast of the technological changes of integrated information systems and innovative strategies of dealing with the challenges associated with Koha. Keywords: library IMS, Libraries, Strathmore University Library
Authors and Affiliations
Andrew M. Mankone, Dr. Joseph Kiplangat
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP396172
- DOI -
- Views 129
- Downloads 0
On a phaneroscopy beyond human consciousness: Building a phenomenology of multiple realities
Abstract: This essay wants to rescue the concept of phaneroscopy, created by Charles Sanders Peirce, to adapt it in a phenomenological condition of multiple realities. Therefore, in addition to review the reflection of P...
Assessment of the Growth Rate of Cotton (Gossypium Spp) Production in West Africa: Evidence from Nigeria’s Pre – SAP, SAP and Post – SAP Periods (1960 - 2014)
Abstract: This study assessed the growth rates of cotton production in West Africa under Nigeria’s different policy periods. Time series data for a period of fifty five years (1960-2014) was collected from secondary sour...
A Syntactic Analysis of Ambiguity in Nigerian Newspaper Headlines
Abstract: This study is set out to present a syntactic analysis of ambiguous structures the headlines of political news reports in selected newspapers in Nigeria. The analysis aims at presenting what could be described a...
Regional Integration and Law: Issues of Theory and Practice
Abstract: This article presents an original concept of establishment of international regional law as a branch of international law at the present stage of social development. The legal system is constantly being updated...
The attempting discussion of public human resource management and exploitation
Abstract: This paper investigates the relationship between public human resource management (HRM) and exploitation prospect. It gave adefinition to the public sector and the human resource, and then raised some creative...