nelson Guvava

An Assessment of the Usability of the Africa University Digital Library, Mutare, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology in Computer Science (IJETTCS), 2014

As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface... more As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface and utility of its collection also arise. In responds to the above, this study sought to facilitate the development of user centered digital libraries through user participation and involvement. An evaluation research design was used for the accomplishment of the research objectives. The research population consisted of 30 undergraduate students, 18 graduate students, 12 academic staff and 2 electronic resources staff. Questionnaires, interviews, and indirect observations were used to collect data. The results obtained led to conclusions that there was general dissatisfaction of users regarding the usability evaluation of the Africa University digital library, especially in terms of the adequacy of the collection and the system responds time. Bandwidth problems, lack of user training, and lack of cooperation from faculty librarians were noted as the main inhibitors to the attainment of the highest degree of usability for the digital library in terms of satisfying user needs and expectations. Recommendations were thus given for the digital library development team to involve user views and Faculty Librarians together with the Information and Communication Technology staff in the digital library development process.

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Prevention of Library Collection Security Breaches in Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Libraries, Namibia

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Dec 2, 2022

This paper focused on the prevention of library collection security breaches in Ohangwena and Osh... more This paper focused on the prevention of library collection security breaches in Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Libraries. A qualitative research design was employed and a case study strategy was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 12 staff members from Ohangwena and Oshana Regional Library who were selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through telephone interviews and presented qualitatively in form of descriptive narratives. The study revealed that most of staff members working in these libraries held qualifications which were not related to librarianship. The findings revealed that over borrowing of books, theft and vandalism of library collection were very common in these libraries and occurred on a weekly basis. Further findings showed that measures such as the use of 3M library security system, CCTV, security personnel and lockers to keep users' bags were in place to address security issues. Penalties such as replacement of lost or damaged items, suspension of offenders, fines for over borrowing were imposed upon users in these libraries. A major recommendation was that libraries should formulate national policies and guidelines to guide library staff on how to handle security breaches. Additionally, the government should recognize theft and vandalism of library materials as a crime because currently, users tend to commit these ill-acts since no criminal case is opened against them.

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An Assessment of the Usability of the Africa University Digital Library, Mutare, Zimbabwe

by nelson Guvava and Nevermore Sithole

As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface... more As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface and utility of its collection also arise. In responds to the above, this study sought to facilitate the development of user centered digital libraries through user participation and involvement. An evaluation research design was used for the accomplishment of the research objectives. The research population consisted of 30 undergraduate students, 18 graduate students, 12 academic staff and 2 electronic resources staff. Questionnaires, interviews, and indirect observations were used to collect data. The results obtained led to conclusions that there was general dissatisfaction of users regarding the usability evaluation of the Africa University digital library, especially in terms of the adequacy of the collection and the system responds time. Bandwidth problems, lack of user training, and lack of cooperation from faculty librarians were noted as the main inhibitors to the attainment of ...

An Assessment of the Usability of the Africa University Digital Library, Mutare, Zimbabwe

by nelson Guvava and Nevermore Sithole

As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface... more As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface and utility of its collection also arise. In responds to the above, this study sought to facilitate the development of user centered digital libraries through user participation and involvement. An evaluation research design was used for the accomplishment of the research objectives. The research population consisted of 30 undergraduate students, 18 graduate students, 12 academic staff and 2 electronic resources staff. Questionnaires, interviews, and indirect observations were used to collect data. The results obtained led to conclusions that there was general dissatisfaction of users regarding the usability evaluation of the Africa University digital library, especially in terms of the adequacy of the collection and the system responds time. Bandwidth problems, lack of user training, and lack of cooperation from faculty librarians were noted as the main inhibitors to the attainment of ...

An Assessment of the Usability of the Africa University Digital Library, Mutare, Zimbabwe

As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface... more As numbers of digital library users increase, issues pertaining to interaction with the interface and utility of its collection also arise. In responds to the above, this study sought to facilitate the development of user centered digital libraries through user participation and involvement. An evaluation research design was used for the accomplishment of the research objectives. The research population consisted of 30 undergraduate students, 18 graduate students, 12 academic staff and 2 electronic resources staff. Questionnaires, interviews, and indirect observations were used to collect data. The results obtained led to conclusions that there was general dissatisfaction of users regarding the usability evaluation of the Africa University digital library, especially in terms of the adequacy of the collection and the system responds time. Bandwidth problems, lack of user training, and lack of cooperation from faculty librarians were noted as the main inhibitors to the attainment of ...

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