Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore health researchers’ involvement of policy or decision makers in knowledge translation activities in Malawi. Design/methodology/approach: The case study collected quantitative through questionnaire from health researchers from the University of...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to determine the impact of the structural adjustment policies on library and information services in the University of Malawi Libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodology was adopted, and data – budget documents and various reports...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at staff development and its challenges in the University of Malawi Libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A case study design was used to collect qualitative and quantitative data. University Budget Estimates from 2004/2005 to 2010/2011...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the impact of strategic plans in the planning of information services and systems in the University of Malawi libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A case study approach was used as the research design. Both qualitative and quantitative...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at the impact of the Government subvention to the University of Malawi (UNIMA) from 2004 to 2009 financial years on its libraries and assess levels of fund raising initiatives in the libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a...

Purpose The purpose of this paper was to assess the similarities and differences between the Political Parties and the Access to Information Acts in Malawi. While political parties are largely funded by donations that are frequently kept as a secret, the Access to Information Act does not...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the perceived satisfaction of Advanced Certificate in Teaching students and facilitators regarding online library services offered by the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a...