Conference and Workshop Papers (LSD)

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Welcome to the Conference and Workshop Papers collection within the Mzumbe University Institutional Repository (MUIR), dedicated to the Library Community. This curated collection serves as a testament to the vibrant intellectual discussions and knowledge exchange that have taken place during conferences and workshops within our esteemed community. Here, we present a diverse array of papers that reflect the cutting-edge research, insights, and collaborative efforts of our dedicated librarians, scholars, and professionals. As we navigate the evolving landscape of library science, this repository stands as a valuable resource, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. We invite you to delve into this collection, explore the wealth of knowledge it holds, and join us in advancing the field of library studies at Mzumbe University

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    Pivotal roles of the libraries in transforming education sector in Tanzania: a critical look
    (TLA, 2022) Mosha, Goodluck E.
    Aim & Background: This study aims at establishing the role which can be played by libraries in the transformation of the education sector taking the case of the United Republic of Tanzania. The author delineates the roles libraries need to play in the transforming educational sector in Tanzania. The study is based on the premise that if library resources and facilities will not be improved the transformation of the education sector in the country will not be positively realized. Methods: An extensive literature review was conducted to form data for this study. E-databases subscribed by Mzumbe University were searched to identify scholarly works on the role of the library in transforming the education sector. A total of sixteen papers qualified to be used in this study. Results obtained from the review were synthesized into a narrative text. Results: It was noted that the time between the 1970s to early 1990s education transformation in Tanzania was linked with libraries' myriad roles in education were vividly seen. As of the mid-1990s, a lot of challenges inhibited libraries from playing their role in supporting transformation in the education sector in Tanzania. The study suggested possible solutions to revamp the role of the library in transforming the educational sector in the country. Conclusion and Recommendations: Libraries are vital institutions, which cannot be separated from education. The presence of libraries is crucial and indispensable to education in a nation. Teachers’ education curriculum in Tanzania should include library education courses so that where a library lacks trained library staff teachers can assist in library management and in equipping students with basic information literacy skills. Keywords: Libraries, Educational sector, Education transformation, Adults education, Tanzania, Library and education, mobile libraries,
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    A 14 - years mapping of research productivity of the School of Business academicians at Mzumbe University, Tanzania: A bibliometrics analysis
    (Dar es Salaam University Press (DUP), 2022) Shemahonge, Adam. H.; Mosha, Goodluck E.; Siyao, Peter, O.
    The purpose of this study is to determine the research productivity of the School of Business (SoB) academic staff at Mzumbe University between 2007 and 2020. The study employed a mixed approach to data collection. A total of 58 SoB academic staff were used in this study. Quantitative data were extracted from google scholar using the Publish or Perish (PoP) software. Qualitative data were collected using an interview guide. The quantitative data were analysed using a Microsoft Excel Spread sheet whereas qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The findings indicate that a total of 253 publications were recorded for all 14 years yielding a low yearly average of 18.07 publications for all academicians and an average of only 4.4 publications for each SoB academician. Individual productivity analysis shows Dr. Hawa Tundui as the top-ranking academician with 20 publications. The distribution of citations for SoB academicians has Dr. Ernest Mwasalwiba ranking first with 924 citations. The authorship pattern at SoB was dominated by single-authored publications 100 (40%) followed by two-authored publications 87 (34%) with an average of 0.49 degree of collaboration. The subject-wise distribution reveals that SoB academic staff are more interested in writing on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and business area. With regard to the journal of preference, most of the SoB scholars prefer to publish in the Uongozi Journal of Management and Development Dynamics (UJMDD). This bibliometrics analysis was limited to SoB. Other studies should cover all MU schools, faculties, directorates and other campuses. To improve the growth of research and publications at MU, collaborations in research and publications; formulating a friendly and favourable research policy; awareness creation about online research platforms such as registering on Google Scholar among MU academicians, Research Gate and ORCID among others and capacity building in publishing skills are highly recommended. This is the first time a bibliometrics analysis has been conducted to determine research productivity at MU and which covered a field of business in Tanzania