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Librarianship as a bridge to an information and knowledge society in Africa [electronic resource] / edited by Alli Mcharazo and Sjoerd Koopman.

Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians 2006 : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) (17th : (Author). Mcharazo, Alli. (Added Author). Koopman, Sjoerd M. J., 1949- (Added Author).

Summary:

Knowledge Management was the theme of the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL XVII) in 2006. This selection of conference papers provides a cross-disciplinary approach to knowledge, information and development and how the three together can mould a new and more informed society. The challenge is to make our libraries more people-centered and Afro-centric, not simply serving the interests of the elite and paying little attention to the plight of the less well off. This needs to change, with libraries becoming more inclusive.

Record details

ISBN: 9783598440250 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 3598440251 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: 1 online resource (248 p.) : ill.
Publisher: München : K.G. Saur, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Selected papers from the XVII Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Library and Information Associations (SCECSAL XVII) held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 10-14, 2006. Multi-User. CatMonthString:jan.13 International conference proceedings. Copyright by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague, The Netherlands. CatBulkString:jan.10.13
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Frontmatter; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Authors' Contact Details; HARNESSING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FOR AFRICA'S TRANSITION TO THE 21ST CENTURY; POLITICS OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE IN AFRICA: THE STRUGGLE FOR AN INFORMATION INCLUSIVE SOCIETY IN A GLOBALISED WORLD; LIBRARIES AND DEMOCRACY; MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE: A CASE FOR THE SCECSAL REGION; A DIGITAL LIBRARY IN A RURAL MALARIA RESEARCH CENTRE IN AFRICA: THE KENYAN EXPERIENCE
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