International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology

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Data Aspects in Library and Information Science CurriculA in Selected African Universities

  • Francis Ssekitto (Department of Records and Archives Management, College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University) ;
  • Fester Mukiibi (Violetta Editorial Services Limited)
  • Received : 2022.09.08
  • Accepted : 2023.01.25
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to investigate data aspects in Library and Information Science curricula at all levels in selected African Universities. Design/methodology/approach - A review of existing literature on data aspects and LIS Curricula. Secondly, the study juxtaposed web-based courses for fourteen LIS schools to establish data aspects incorporated into their curricula. Findings - The study's findings found that although many LIS schools have some form of data aspects in curricula, coverage is still very limited and basic.

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