Convergence of libraries and computer centres for African universities: A strategy for enhancing information services
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Date
1999
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IOS Press
Abstract
This paper aims at stimulating universities in Africa to work towards convergence of computer centres and library
services as a strategy for enhancing information provision in these institutions. It highlights the convergence initiatives in
the context of developed countries and gives advantages and benefits of such a strategy particularly in developing countries'
constraints in both material and human resources.
Despite possible obstacles that have also been pointed out, the paper concludes by stressing the timeliness for convergence
of the two services in African universities where IT is now rapidly being adopted.
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Information Technology for Development 8 (1999) 221-229
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Computer centres, Library services, Convergence