20th Information Studies Annual Conference 18th-20th September, 2019 Peermont Metcourt Hotel, Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa THEME: Navigating the Digital Economy

Conference Day One, 18 September 2019 Students’ Presentation and Workshops Venue: Peermont Mercot Hotel, Umfolozi Casino, Empangeni

Time Plenary Session 1 Chair: Dr. Neil Evans 08:00-08:30 Registration, Beverages Registration: Dr Maggie Masenya Administration Desk: Phindile Mhlongo, Nkosingiphile Zungu & Mpilo Mthembu (University of Zululand) 08:30-08:45 Welcoming and opening remarks Prof. Mogomme Masoga Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Zululand

08:45-09:30 Keynote Address 1: Prof. Stephen Mutula ICT4D, Big Data Analytics and Industry 4.0 (Acting Dean and Head of School, (4IR): Panacea or Catalyst for South African Management,IT and Governance, Youth Unemployment? University of KwaZulu-Natal)

09:30-09:55 Guest Speaker 1 : Prof. Kevin Bwalya Robotic Process Automation as a Precursor (University of Johannesburg) to e-Government in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 09:55-11:10 Parallel Session 1 Parallel Session 2

LIS Education and e-learning ICT for Development/Informatics Chair: Dr Chair: Prof. Marlene Holmner Kehinde Owolabi (Federal University of (University of Pretoria) Agriculture, Abeokuta, )

Towards a competency index for Social Media Use and Organizational Institutional Repository librarians in Learning in Academic Libraries Milcah Gikunju and Tom Kwanya John Otieno Oredo (University of /Technical University () of Kenya) Library and Information Science (LIS) students: influences and perceptions to enrol Use of eBooks in selected public libraries in South Africa into the LIS programme Talente Sibiya Lindiwe Magazi (University of Zululand) (University of South Africa) Utilization of E-Books among Postgraduate Characteristics of big data produced by the Students in the Department of Information Technical University of Kenya and Studies at University of Zululand Strathmore University

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Nqubeko Siyanda Ngema Lucy Wachera Kibe, Tom Kwanya, Ashah Owano & Tlou Maggie Masenya (Technical University of Kenya) (University of Zululand) The Impact of ICT in Learning to First-Year Scaling up Health Care among Diabetic Students in The Department of Information Patients using Mobile Technology Studies at University of Zululand Teresa Atieno Otieno and Alfred Akwala Nkosinathi Magcaba & Tlou Maggie (Technical University of Kenya) Masenya (University of Zululand)

Role of leadership in enhancing the E-Agriculture: Bridging the Agricultural performance of academic libraries in Information Gap in Kenya Nairobi City County, Kenya. Emily Bosire Henry Hongo1, Tom Kwanya1, Joseph Kiplang’at2 (, Kenya) (1The Technical University of Kenya 2Moi University)

11:10-11: 25 Refreshments/Health Break

11:25-12:45 Parallel Session 3 Parallel Session 4

Informetrics, scientometrics and Knowledge and Indigenous management altmetrics/ Chair: Dr Mzwandile Shongwe/Ronke e-government & e-governance Adesina (University of Cape Chair: Prof. DN Ocholla (University of Town/University of Zululand) Zululand)

The implementation of Kenya’s Access to Evaluation of The Techniques in Preserving Information Act: a reality check Traditional Medicinal Knowledge in Umhlathuze in Kwazulu-Natal. Angella Kogos, Tom Kwanya (The Technical University of Kenya) Nokwanda Charity Khanyile (University of Zululand)

Analysis of the adoption of the e- voting Knowledge Retention and Transfer systems at selected South African Challenges and Service Delivery in Nairobi universities Netshakhuma Nkholedzeni Sidney City County Government (NCCG), Kenya. (University of Mpumalanga) Eddie M. Obwaka, Tom Kwanya, Naomi Mwai (Technical University of Kenya) Applying Delone and Maclean information Transfer of Tacit Knowledge Among Staff at systems success model in evaluation of e- The Kenya National Library Service, government initiatives: a literature review , Kenya Christine Cherono Tuitoek 2

Mercy Nkanata (Technical University of Kenya) (University of Zululand) Indigenous Knowledge in Africa: A A Knowledge Mapping Framework for Bibliometric Analysis of Publishing Patterns Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Jan Resenga Maluleka Healthcare in Rural Kenya Benard Johnson Abuki (University of South Africa) (Technical University of Kenya)

Production patterns and dissemination Preservation and utilisation of indigenous avenues in knowledge management research knowledge in enhancing food in Eastern and Southern Africa Region, security by farmers in ASALs in 1991-2016 Kenya Rachael Ndunge Kimeu Geoffrey Gichaba Nyamasege, Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha & Tom Kwanya (Technical University of Kenya) (Technical University of Kenya and University of South Africa) 12:45-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:00 Plenary Session 2 Chair: Dr. Maggie Masenya (University of Zululand)

Guest Speaker 2: Prof. Mabel Majanja The status of electronic teaching within (University of South Africa) South African LIS Education 14:00-15:30 Parallel Session 5 Parallel Session 6

Digital Scholarship/E-Records Cross-cutting Themes Management Chair: Prof. Veli Jiyane Chair: Prof. Mpho Ngoepe Digital records management for good Acceptance and Use of Electronic Library governance in Tanzanian public universities Services in Selected Private University George Firmin Kavishe & Francis Garaba Libraries in Nigeria (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Adedamola O. Oyewole & Williams E. Nwagwu (University of South Africa) Gone with the Wind or living happily ever Collaboration Between Librarians and after”? The Kenyan story on digital Academics In The Department Of archiving practices in public universities Information Studies For Curriculum Juliet A. Erima Development In KZN: A Literature Review (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Mlambo Bethiweli Mathatha (University of Zululand) Research data management in public Transformation of the commercial property universities in South Africa sector for wider realisation of its economic benefits in eThekwini Metropolitan area, Pinkie Mkhwanazi South Africa: A literature review Buyisiwe Mpungose

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(Durban University of Technology) (Durban University of Technology)

Contribution of Auditor-General South Co-driving the 4th industrial revolution: The Africa to records management in the public role of University Libraries as promoters of sector in South Africa entrepreneurship among SMEs in Makutla Mojapelo Robert Stalone Buwule University of South Africa Kyambogo University Uganda Research data management literacy amongst Career advancement experiences of women in lecturers at Strathmore University senior level positions in academia: the case of Fredrick Adika & Tom Kwanya Durban University of Technology (Strathmore University and Technical Sbongile Mbambo University of Kenya) (Durban University of Technology)

Factors influencing the throughput rate of SMMEs for the sustainability of the township research-based postgraduates at a South economy: The case of townships in greater African University DBN, Kwa-Zulu-Natal Township Sanelisiwe P Dlamini Balungile Mokoena (Durban University of Technology) (Durban University of Technology)

An inquiry into records management Perceptions on the migration to online practices of Qalakabusha and Westville registration at the Durban University Correctional Centres. of Technology, A review of literature Lungelo Sanele Mbatha Siphiwe Khuzwayo (University of Zululand) (Durban University of Technology) Change management in the implementation The implementation of Resource Description of Electronic Health Records Systems and Access (RDA) in Gauteng (EHR) at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, Sihle Xaba & MM Shongwe South Africa (University of Zululand) Mandisa Msomi (University of Zululand) 15:30-16:00 Poster session Chair - Lungile Luthuli-Ngidi (University of Zululand) 16:00-17:45 Plenary Session 3 Chair: Dr. Shana Ponelis (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee) Guest Speaker 3: Dr Neil Evans (University of Zululand ) Nurturing the physical, digital, and biological learning spaces within a higher education ecology: an African LIS perspective)

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1. Factors Influencing the Adoption of Clinical Informatics Tools among Medical Doctors in South Africa Kehinde A. Owolabi, Neil Evans and Dennis Ocholla (Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria & University of Zululand)

2. Technostress among Academic Librarians in Nigerian Universities

Fauziyah Adenekan (Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria) 3. Information needs and seeking behaviour of HBV & HBC patients in a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- A literature review Dorcas Ibinaiye (University of Zululand) 4. Assessing digital records authenticity in a government accounting system: an archival diplomatics perspective Olefhile Mosweu (Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana) 5. Factors that determine the use of nursing informatics technologies among nurses in health care system. An extensive appraisal of the present status and future plan of nursing informatics research and Universal Theory of Acceptance and Use Technology theory (UTAUT). Diodemise E Ovwasa (University of Zululand) 6. Climate change and indigenous knowledge practices among the Korekore people of Mashonaland central province in Tinashe Mugwisi and Blessing Chiparausha (University of South Africa) 17:45-18:00 Top Three Outstanding Student Paper Awards and Closing Facilitator: Dr. Shana Ponelis (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee)

Assesors:

 Prof.Trywell Kalusopa (PhD)- University of  Prof. Bosire Onyancha (PhD)- University of South Africa  Prof. Tom Kwanya (PhD)- The Technical University of Kenya  Prof. Marlene Holmner (PhD)- University of Pretoria End of Day 1

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Conference Day Two, 19th September 2019 Main Conference Venue: Peermont Mercot Hotel, Umfolozi Casino, Empangeni Time Activity Resource Person(s) 08:00-08:30 Registration and Beverages Registration: Dr Maggie Masenya Administration Desk: Phindile Mhlongo, Nkosingiphile Zungu & Mpilo Mthembu (University of Zululand) 08:30– 11:05 Plenary Session 4- Opening session Chair: Prof Dennis Ocholla (University of Zululand) Purpose, scope and expectations of Dr Neil Evans the Conference (Head of the Department of Information Studies, University of Zululand) Welcome Remarks Prof. Mogomme Masoga- Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Zululand Opening Remarks Prof. Mahlomaholo Mahlomaholo Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning, University of Zululand Conference Opening Prof Xoliswa Mtose- Vice Chancellor, University of Zululand Keynote Address 2: Prof. Johannes Information Ethics to the ethics of Britz (PhD) everything- a critical reflection on the change (Provost and Vice Chancellor, University and development of information ethics of Wisconsin Milwaukee)

Guest Speaker 4 : Prof Bosire Onyancha (University of South Africa) Research excellence in the era of online attention: Altmetrics of South Africa’s highly cited papers in selected research fields

10:45–11:15 Refreshments 11:15-13:40 Parallel Session 7 Parallel Session 8 Parallel Session 9 LIS Education/e-Learning E-government and e- ICT for Chair: Dr. Neil Evans- governance/Cross-Cutting Development/Informatic (University of Zululand) Themes 1 s Chair: Prof. Trywell Chair: Prof. Kevin Kalusopa (University of Bwalya- () Johannesburg) Employment requirements of Analysis the adoption of the e- Principal Component LIS graduates in public voting systems at selected South Analysis Based Feature libraries in KwaZulu-Natal, African universities. Selection Approach for Netshakhuma Nkholedzeni Network Intrusion South Africa Sidney & Joseph Detection

Mpilo Mthembu (University of Mpumalanga) Bosede A. Ayogu, O.

Folorunsho Oluwande O. (University of Zululand) Adewoyin

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(Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Nigeria) Bridging the Digital Towards e-learning in African library schools: Information needs for women Divide and the Use of expectations of library and crop farmers and handcraft Information and information science artisans of the Dlangubo Communications educators (LISE) and faculty Village in KwaZulu-Natal, Technology (ICT) in libraries South Africa Midvaal Public Libraries Nomusa, Zimu-Biyela Nomvula Thokozani (University of South Africa) Gcabashe Oyemike Benson, Ijeoma (Midvaal Local Onyam, Obinna Nwakwuo Municipality) & Chiatu Oduagwu

(Federal Polytechnic, Nekede-Owerri, Nigeria)

Teachers’ experiences in the The conundrum of Resource Challenges of adopting digital world: A focus on sharing in Zimbabwe: Case of social media as tools for distance higher education in Academic libraries providing information South Africa Collence Chisita and services by library staff of Fombad, Madelene the Delta State Tendai Makwara and Sihle Polytechnic Otefe- Magagula (University of South Africa) Oghara (Boston City Campus & Eyaufe, Omamomo Business College) Obaguono (Delta State Polytechnic Nigeria)

Adoption and Usage of Open From AACR2 to RDA: A Towards Application of Educational Resources in reality check Social Media Platform in Universities: A Framework Promoting Reading for Sustainable Open Alfred Odhiambo Culture in Developing Educational Practice Countries (Library of congress, Nairobi) Abdulmumin Isah & Tella Desmond Chinedu Adeyinka OPARAKU () (Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria)

21st Century Exercise If it’s not online, it doesn’t exist: Information and Gadgets, a Welcome Archival outreach programmes communication Assistance to Fitness; A in post-custodial realities technologies in sub- Study of Enugu City, Enugu Tshepho Mosweu Saharan African State, Nigeria. academic libraries: initial () Ojebe Ose-Tega Bernardette. results from a Delphi study (Institute of Management and Technology. Enugu, Nigeria) Shana Ponelis (University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, USA)

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The preparedness of final Knowledge Management in Digitalisation and data year Information Science SMEs in the Context of the analysis in the higher students at the University of Fourth Industrial Revolution education sector Zululand to work in prison Ronke Adesina Nellija Titova libraries in the wake of Fourth Industrial Revolution (University of Zululand) (Ventspils University of Applied Science Latvia) Maphoto Asania & Ngulube Patrick (University of Zululand)

Education and training in Integrating indigenous e-Agriculture? Mind the information technology for knowledge for inclusive library Gap!- An Interpretive services in South Africa justice delivery in the South Analysis on the African Judicial System Application of e- Maned Mhlongo Khunjulwa Ntengenyane Agriculture in the African (University of South Africa) Context (University of Fort Hare) Qwabe QN. (University of the Free State)

13:40-14:30 Lunch

Plenary Session 5 Chair : Dr. Rexwhite Tega Enakrire ( University of South Africa) 14:30-15:00 Guest Speaker 5: Lyudmila Predatory Publishing and Role of the University Library Ocholla (University of Zululand Library) 15:00-16:20 Parallel Session 10 Parallel Session 11 Parallel Session 12 Informetrics, scientometrics Digital Scholarship/E- Knowledge Management and altemetrics/Cross- Records Management Chair: Dr. Petros Dlamini cutting themes Chair: Prof. Ruth Hoskins (University of Zululand ) Chair: Prof. Tom Kwanya (University of KwaZulu Natal) (Technical University of Kenya)

Informetrics Education in Navigating digital libraries in Knowledge Sharing and Library and Information the fourth industrial revolution: Self-Efficacy as Science (LIS) Departments prospects and challenges Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Library in South Africa Isah Abdulmumin & Tella, Adeyinka Personnel in Public Nkosingiphile Mbusozayo Universities In South- Zungu (University of Ilorin, West, Nigeria Nigeria) (University of Zululand) Adesoji Arinola (Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria)

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Research productivity of The adoption of free and open Enabling knowledge Gender-based violence in source software for the management management of electronic sub-Sahara Africa, 2008- practices amongst records in Gauteng: a review of 2018 academics in the the literature fourth industrial Taiwo Aderonke Idowu (University of Zululand) revolution (4IR), the M Shekgola case of University of (University of South Africa) Nairobi Dorothy Njiraine (University of Nairobi) A Framework for An exploration of digital Knowledge Management Management of E-Records in and Library Science: an archives curation to promote Support of Odel in University access and use at Botswana analysis beyond of National Archives & Records nomenclature and the way Vusi Tsabedze Services (BNARS) forward

(University of South Africa) Nna Motlhasedi Chris Enyia (Federal polytechnic (Institute of Development Nekede Owerri, Nigeria) Management (IDM), Botswana)

E-records security Research data management Knowledge Mobility classification and access challenges in Kenya: the case among Academics in controls in Moi University, of private universities in Nigeria: A new wave in Kenya Nairobi county. Knowledge Management

Carolyne Nyaboke Musembe Ms. Everlyn M. Anduvare Rexwhite Tega Enakrire (University of KwaZulu- (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Natal) (University of South Africa)

16:20-17:20 Plenary Session 6 – Perspectives of Digital Economy Chair: Prof Dennis Ocholla (University of Zululand) Panelists:  Prof. Trywell Kalusopa- University of Namibia  Prof Tom Kwanya – Technical University of Kenya  Prof Marlene Holmner- University of Pretoria  Prof Mpho Ngoepe – University of South Africa  Prof. Johannes Britz – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

19:00 – Gala Dinner at Umfolozi Casino 21:30 End of Day 2 Session: Main Conference

Conference Day Three, 20 September 2019 9

Main Conference Venue: Peermont Mercot Hotel, Umfolozi Casino, Empangeni

Plenary Session 7

Chair: Prof. Daniel Rotich (Moi University, Kenya) 08:30-:09:20 4IR- Can African States deliver a digital Keynote Address 3: Prof. Trywell Kalusopa (University of Namibia) government for real structural transformation in the emerging digital disruptive world? A political economy perspective 09:20-09:50 Insight into the Response of LIS Education and Guest Speaker 6: Prof. Dennis Research to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ocholla (University of Zululand)

09:50-11:00 Exposing libraries to the cloud: ’s Thomas Mofolo academic library perspective

Tahleho Emmanuel Tseole (University of Lesotho) The role of the Audio-Braille Library in contributing towards academic performance of visually impaired students at the University of Limpopo

Johanna Boloka (University of Limpopo) Media coverage of climate change information in Zimbabwe Tinashe Mugwisi (University of South Africa) Information literacy skills of academic librarians in the fourth industrial era: a perspective from postgraduate students at the University of Zululand

Israel Odede and Jiyane GV (University of Zululand) Combatting Terrorism and other Security Challenges in Northern Nigeria through Effective Information Management for Development Fari S. A (Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Nigeria) 1

11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments & Health Break Plenary Session 8 Chair: Prof Antonia Thandi Nzama (University of Zululand) 11:30-12.20 Keynote Speaker 4: Prof. Mpho Ngoepe Balancing and reconciling the conflicting (University of South Africa) values of information access and personal data in the post-truth society

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12:20-12:50 Guest Speaker 8: Prof. Veli Jiyane Women empowerment and the 4IR in (University of Zululand) KwaZulu-Natal: applying an information and knowledge perspective 12:50 – 13:40 Towards a conceptual framework for Christian faith, virtue and cyber ethics Julius Bosire (Tehcnical University of Kenya)

Security of Electronic Personal Health Information in a private hospital in South Africa

Kabelo Given Chuma (University of South Africa)

Availability and use of electronic information resources (EIRs) by doctoral students in Nigerian and South African universities

Eyaufe, Omamomo Obaguono (Delta State Polytechnic, Nigeria) 13:40-14:30 Lunch Plenary Session 9 Chair: Prof. Madelene Fombad (University of Nairobi) 14:30-16:00 Guest Speaker 8: Prof. Tom Kwanya (Technical University of Kenya) TBC

Effective Utilization of Intelligent Information and the Implication for Social Security in

Developing Countries

Gertrude C. Umunnakwe (Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria)

Provision and Funding of Electronic Information Resources in State University Libraries in North-West Zone Nigeria

Nazir Muhammad (, Nigeria) 16:00-16:10 Closing Remarks: Dr Maggie Masenya (University of Zululand)

End of Day 3 Session: Main Conference

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