KLISC International Conference #4 (2024)

Session

KIC #2024.D

23 May 2024, 14:00

Sarova Woodlands Hotel

Conveners

KIC #2024.D: Sub-theme: Open Access and Information Sharing / Closing / Cocktail + Networking

• Wanyenda Chilimo (Technical University of Mombasa)
• Thadeus Owino (Wildlife Research Training Institute)

57. Demystifying open access misconception for improved research discoverability in developing countries

Pauline Ruguru Njagi (Muranga University of Science and Technology)

23/05/2024, 14:00

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Paper Presentation

The dissemination of knowledge and scholarly communication depends heavily on open-access publishing. Open access refers to free and instant online access to research articles paired with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment in the context of scholarly communication. However, financial limitations, antiquated academic infrastructure, and misunderstandings about...

58. Academic Law Libraries as knowledge ecosystems : a framework for leveraging their role in accessing quality legal education and training in Kenya

Elphas Muruli Ngaira (Kenya School of Law)

23/05/2024, 14:15

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Paper Presentation

A knowledge ecosystem refers to a dynamic network of interconnected entities, including individuals, organizations, institutions, technologies, and resources, all interacting to create, share, and utilize knowledge. Thrives on collaboration, openness, inclusivity, and continuous learning, adapting to changing needs and contexts. The purpose of this study was to investigate academic law...

60. Dissemination of research output through open access in Kenya : a case study of Egerton University institutional repository

Janegrace Kidei Kinyanjui (Egerton University), Kenneth Rotich (Egerton University)

23/05/2024, 14:30

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Paper Presentation

61. TCC Africa

Joy Owango (Executive Director, Training Centre in Communication)

23/05/2024, 14:45

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

62. Crossref

Johanssen Obanda (Community Engagement Manager, Crossref)

23/05/2024, 15:00

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

63. Q & A

Dr Wanyenda Chilimo (Technical University of Mombasa)

23/05/2024, 15:10

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Feedback Activity

64. Green libraries as champions of sustainable development goals in Kenya

Dr Arnold Mwanzu (Aga-Khan Unviersity)

23/05/2024, 15:25

Sustainability and Green Libraries

Paper Presentation

Sustainable development has become a global priority as societies recognize the need to address environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic challenges. The UN member states endorsed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to transform the world by 2030, covering economic development, social development and environmental conservation. Libraries in developed countries promote...

65. Knowledge sharing practices among librarians at the Kenya National Library Service : a case of selected branches

Ednah Okenyuri Omare (United States International University-Africa)

23/05/2024, 15:40

Knowledge Management in library and information centres

Paper Presentation

Unlike in the past, public libraries are now a force to reckon with, a force for societal change that calls for new ways of offering services. With an embrace of different knowledge-sharing activities, public libraries can create a comfortable environment that will enable librarians and other key stakeholders to contribute and benefit from the growth of a solid national knowledge-sharing...

66. Information literacy skills of medical undergraduate students in Moi University and university of Nairobi, Kenya

Evans Motari Momanyi (Lukenya University)

23/05/2024, 15:55

Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning

Paper Presentation

The study aimed to assess the status of information literacy skills (ILS) among medical undergraduate students in two Kenyan public universities and propose a framework to enhance ILS training and learning. Medical students require ILS competencies to effectively identify, locate, retrieve, evaluate, synthesise, and utilise information due to the growing complexity of library collections and...

67. Effective communication in large libraries : case study of libraries in London

Hozefa Ramgadwala (Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah)

23/05/2024, 16:10

Leadership in libraries and information centres

Paper Presentation

This case study highlights the communication challenges faced by large library organisations, using an art institution in London with six campus libraries as an example. The focus is on understanding the communication structure across these libraries and addressing the issue in the age of the "great disconnection," where effective communication and connection in disconnected workplaces are...

68. Q & A

Dr Wanyenda Chilimo (Technical University of Mombasa)

23/05/2024, 16:25

Feedback Activity

69. American Chemical Society

Dr Veresha Dukhi (American Chemical Society)

23/05/2024, 16:35

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

70. Sabinet

Madira Makhubela (Sabinet)

23/05/2024, 17:05

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

71. Elsevier

Publisher Representative (Elsevier)

23/05/2024, 17:15

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

72. Silicone Overdrive

Publisher Representative (Silicone Overdrive)

23/05/2024, 17:25

Sponsor / Partner Presentation

73. Q & A

Dr Wanyenda Chilimo

23/05/2024, 17:35

Feedback Activity

74. Conference Close / Closing Remarks

Arnold Mwanzu (Aga-Khan Unviersity)

23/05/2024, 17:55

Administrative Activity

75. Vote of thanks

Nelsom Mutuma (KASNEB)

23/05/2024, 18:00

Administrative Activity

76. Closing Prayer

Josleen Rutere

23/05/2024, 18:20

Administrative Activity

59. Q & A

James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

Digital Knowledge Repositories and Open Access

Feedback Activity