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Archival landscape in Eastern and Southern Africa

Mnjama, N. (Library Management; Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.; www.emeraldinsight.com/researchregister; www.emeraldinsight.com/0143-5124.htm, NaN, 2005)

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This article seeks to answer one basic question: “Are archival institutions in the Eastern and Southern African region developing, stagnating or receding backwards?” Design/methodology/approach – This article reviews the state of archives and records management in the Eastern and Southern African region. It argues that many archival services in the region have gone through a period of retardation and are in dire need of revitalization. Findings – The article indicates that the challenges of managing electronic records are enormous and that unless measures are taken the region stands to lose much of its valuable historical and cultural heritage. Originality/value – The article suggests various ways of revitalizing archival services in the Eastern and Southern African region.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10311/57

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Cooperative electronic networks of Academic Libraries in Southern Africa

Ojedokun, A.A.; Lumande, E. (Sage Publications, http://www.sagepublications.com, NaN, 2005)

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Abstract:	The development of cooperative electronic networks and consortia by academic libraries in Southern Africa allows them to provide seamless access to electronic information resources while sharing the cost of access.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10311/925

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Dealing with backlog accumulations of archival materials in Eastern and Southern Africa

Mnjama, N. (SAGE Publications, http://idv.sagepub.com/, NaN, 2006)

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Discusses the problems associated with managing semi-current and non-current in many archival institutions in eastern and southern Africa. The article seeks to answer some basic questions such as: Why do archival institutions in the region have backlog accumulations? What is the level of awareness of the problems associated with backlog accumulations? What is the capacity of archives to handle records created by governments? What mechanisms need to be put in place to avoid backlog accumulations ever becoming a problem again in the region? Finally the article proposes a strategy for dealing with backlog accumulations.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10311/600

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