Browsing Research Publications by Author "Kwanya, Tom"
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An Analysis of Indigenous Knowledge Legislation and Policies in Kenya
Chepchirchir, Sally; Kwanya, Tom (2016-08)Since the dawn of history, humanity has always sought more knowledge to feed families, stay healthy, argue with neighbours, and understand the immediate environment, among other issues. Before scientific approaches of ... -
Assessment of Reengineered Library Services and Spaces for Improved User Experience in Universities in Kenya
Musangi, Penninah S.; Odero, Damaris; Kwanya, Tom (Journal of Arts & Humanities, 2019-04)Innovation and transformation have been synonymous with the library environment, as they strive to rethink the services they offer amidst the changing information landscape. This paper assesses the reengineered library ... -
Challenges facing Academic Libraries in Supporting Webometrics Ranking of Universities in Kenya
Wamahiga, M. George; Kwanya, Tom; Ndegwa, Lucy (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Webometrics refers to the study of the quantitative aspects of the creation and usage of information resources, structures and technologies on the web drawing on bibliometric and infometric approaches. Across the world, ... -
Enhancing Organisational Performance in Kenyan Universities Through Effective Tacit Knowledge Management
Murumba, Joan Wakasa; Kwanya, Tom (2016-04)Knowledge is an important asset and tacit knowledge is located in the minds of people. To succeed, organisations have to make the best use of their knowledge assets. This can be achieved through diverse initiatives such ... -
The Impact of Information Management Practices on the performance of County Governments in Central Kenya: A Case of Nyeri County
Ngirigacha, Esther Wairimu; Kwanya, Tom (2016-04)Information management is critical in influencing an organisation’s ability to sustain a long-term competitive advantage. This chapter, resulting from a research study, examines the impact of information management practices ... -
Information Commons: A Service Model for Academic Libraries in Kenya
Musangi, Penninah; Odero, Damaris; Kwanya, Tom (Digital Technologies for Information and Knowledge Management, 2019-05)The changing information landscape in today’s library environment has compelled libraries to shift from the conventional library service models to new service models. One of the new service models is Information Commons ... -
Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Libraries: Status, Interventions, Challenges, and Opportunities for Academic Libraries in Kenya
Chepchirchir, Sally; Limo, Jonathan; Kwanya, Tom (International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, 2020)The management of intellectual property rights in digital contexts is increasingly becoming complex. In spite of its benefits, digitisationincreases the vulnerability of digital works, thereby exposing them to violation. ... -
Maximising the socioeconomic value of indigenous knowledge through policies and legislation in Kenya
Chepchirchir, Sally; Kwanya, Tom; Kamau, Alice (Emerald insight, 2018)Purpose – Indigenous knowledge (IK) is the anchor of survival and stability for indigenous communities. The purpose of this study was to establish how the socioeconomic value of IK can be maximised in Kenya througheffect ...