http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1296 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:30:52 GMT 2026-08-13T19:30:52Z https://digitalknowledge.cput.ac.za:443/retrieve/2428/ http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1296 http://hdl.handle.net/11189/5387 Title: Citation Analysis of Masters' Theses and Doctoral Dissertations: Balancing Library Collections With Students' Research Information Needs Authors: Becker, Deborah; Chiware, Elisha RT Abstract: This study analyses the citation patterns of masters' theses and doctoral dissertations between 2005 and 2014 in the Faculty of Engineering at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). The analysis included establishing the types of materials, differences between resources used across the departments within the faculty, the journals referencedmost frequently and the holdings of such titles by the library and lastly the age, language and country of publication of journal articles referenced. The study used a bibliometric approach using various indicators to analyze the citation patterns. The conclusion of the study shows that both masters' and doctoral students are utilizing resources provided by the library and that the most used resourceswere journals, followed by books. The study is unique in that it provides a pattern of howbothmasters' and doctoral students cite resources in their studies. It is also important in that it provides CPUT Libraries with information on how well utilized its resources are aswell as pointing to possible areas of strengthening the holdings. The study concludes that together with other approaches, citation analysis still remains one of the most important tools to assess the usefulness of library holdings for postgraduate students' research activities. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/5387 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1865 Title: Aligned: An academic library’s strategic plan in response to institutional goals Authors: Chiware, Elisha RT Abstract: University libraries in Africa are facing challenging times due to new ways of generating, storing, disseminating and consuming information. However, far from diverting the libraries’ focus on delivering effective services to the academic communities they serve, these challenges are rather stimulating them to develop and adopt new strategies in order to improve library services, and to ensure they can meet these for changing needs. Once hailed as the “heart of the university”, the library today is competing with other academic and support service providers in the university for resources and recognition. As part of their contribution to enabling academic excellence in African universities, libraries are continuing to justify their roles as true academic partners in the teaching and research process. Addressing the questions of relevance, value and impact of the library within an African university is a task that the university librarian must continue to articulate and assert within the university community. This means making a strong case for adequate resources to run the library, gaining acceptance as a key academic partner and clearly demonstrating the value of the library. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1865 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1427 Title: The use of ICTs in Namibia’s SME sector to access business information services Authors: Chiware, Elisha RT; Dick, Archie Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to present current state of the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Namibia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector to access business information services. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a doctoral research project on business information needs, seeking patterns and utilisation of ICTs in the SME sector in Namibia that was carried out at the University of Pretoria from 2005 to 2007. The survey methodology using both qualitative and quantitative approaches was employed to collect data. Findings – The findings revealed that there is a very low level of ICTs utilization among SMEs while among business support organisations it is relatively high. Practical implications – The study presents baseline data that can be used by governments and business support organisations in the provision of ICTs to the SME sector to access business information services. Originality/value – The study provides data on which future developments in ICTs in the SME sector could be based. Keywords Small to medium-sized enterprises, Information services, Communication technologies, Namibia, Internet Paper type Research paper Description: The use of ICTs in Namibia’s SME sector Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1427 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1426 Title: Positioning the technological university library in higher education and human resources development in Africa Authors: Chiware, Elisha RT Abstract: Purpose – This paper seeks to discuss the positioning of academic libraries in universities of science and technology in Africa. With the importance that is given to the establishment and outputs of these types of universities and to skills development as a contributing factor to Africa’s development, the role of library and information services are to be discussed. The paper aims to focus on the position of the library in relation to the changing complexity of information resources, tools for users to access information, IT developments, knowledge creation and dissemination, community engagement, support for innovation and entrepreneurial development, external partnerships and measuring service delivery through research. Design/methodology/approach – The challenges for the library in science and technology universities are to remain relevant to the development of skilled human resource that can contribute to Africa’s economic and social development. The changing information provision landscape, the new community engagement programmes, the thrust to contribute to knowledge development and the support for innovation and entrepreneurial development ensure that the library remains relevant in the academic projects in Africa. Findings – The library in science and technology universities in Africa and in other developing countries remains an important strategic partner in the development of human resources and overall economic and social development of the continent. Originality/value – The discussion in the paper provides some insights into the planning and development of emerging technological university libraries in Africa and other developing regions. Keywords Academic libraries, Africa, Higher education, Human resource development Paper type Viewpoint Description: Higher education and HRD in Africa Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11189/1426 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z