https://space.mu.ac.zm/xmlui/handle/123456789/79 2026-05-06T13:42:37Z https://space.mu.ac.zm/xmlui/handle/123456789/186 An assessment of Information Security Awareness among employees in Higher Education Sector in Zambia: Halubanza, Brian; Kunda, Douglas; Musonda, Yolam The use of Information and Communication Technology to collect and process large volumes of data into information has made it possible for organisations to find ways and means of making informed decisions within a short space of time. There is so much dependent on information systems to such an extent that system failure can adversely compromise the organisation’s operations. The education sector has not been left out but has instead become an information super house. The development of information systems has however not been spared by malicious activities, whether internal or external that tend to corrupt the much treasured information. (Alghananeem, Altaee and Jida, 2014)The way employees handle information flow in the organisation can either put the organisation at risk or can instead help protect the information and related information processing assets. This study was therefore aimed at assessing Information Security Awareness (ISA) among employees in higher education sector in Zambia and how such levels contribute to information security efforts in higher learning institutions. The research was conducted by use of questionnaires grouped into five sections. The questionnaire was delivered to a total number of 150 employees from University of Zambia, Copperbelt University and Mulungushi University. The participants’ years of service and level of education ranged from 1 year to over 10 years, and from Certificate to PhD holders respectively. According to the findings of this research, it can be concluded that when employee self-awareness of information security, information security awareness training, Management’s role in Information security awareness and information security awareness compliance monitoring improve, this is going to translate into improved Information Security (IS) in higher institutions of learning in Zambia as well. The results, in addition, also show that the higher learning institutions in Zambia do not attach the much needed support to information security awareness among its employees and there is also minimal support from top management. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z https://space.mu.ac.zm/xmlui/handle/123456789/185 Effectiveness of Library Practicum in linking theory and practice : Musonda, Yolam; Zulu, Zachary; Chewe, Pailet Library practical training is a supervised, hands‐ on practice in various library duties and functions. This paper explores the effectiveness of library practical training in linking theory and practice. The study used a survey method in which a questionnaire was the main data collection tool. Third year students from the Department of Library and Information Science on practical training during the 2018/19 academic year participated in the study. A sample size of 110 respondents was purposively selected. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The results revealed that practical training was a very effective and highly relevant educational experience appreciated by students and lived up to their expectations in linking theory and practice. Inadequate practical training duration, overcrowding of students in one institution due to the limited places for attachments in other institutions and a general lack of motivational incentives in most host institutions were the main challenges reported by respondents. This study is the first of its kind on library practicum in Zambia. It is hoped that the findings will be helpful in designing enhanced and more effective library practical training programs in Zambia as well as in other developing countries. 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://space.mu.ac.zm/xmlui/handle/123456789/184 Role of motivation for University Librarians : Musonda, Yolam Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors which affect motivation of librarians in three selected Universities in Zambia namely; Mulungushi University, Copperbelt University and Nkrumah University. The objectives of this study were to determine the extent to which librarians are motivated in their work, to find out factors that influence motivation among librarians in the selected university libraries in the Central and Copperbelt provinces of Zambia, to assess the impact of communication and staff development on staff motivation in the selected university libraries in the Central and Copperbelt provinces of Zambia and to propose measures aimed at contributing towards job motivation among librarians from the selected university libraries in the Central and Copperbelt province of Zambia. Methodology:The study was a survey by design targeting library staff such as sub-librarians, assistant librarians, senior library assistants as well as library assistants. A sample of 103 respondents was selected usingpurposive sampling. The survey combined qualitative and quantitative methods; qualitative data obtained from interviews using administered and self-administered questionnaires and interview technique results were analysed by coding and regrouping similar themes using constant comparative techniques. Quantitative data was collected and presented statistically in form of percentages and graphs. Findings:Study indicated various factors which can motivate librarians to do more work such as responsibilities including, good salary, promotion and work achievement.Unique Contributions to Theory Practice and Policy:The uniqueness of this research is that the findings will be used as reference by future researchers on this or related topics and this will help manager to put in place measures which will help motivate library staff. Hence this will lead to attainmentofhard work among staff and delivery of quality services to clients. 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z https://space.mu.ac.zm/xmlui/handle/123456789/133 The importance of legislation in the provision of national and public library services in Zambia Zulu, Paul; Ngoepe, Mpho; Saurombe, Nampombe Legislation plays an important role in the provision of national and public library services. In Zambia, however, libraries that perform the functions of national and public libraries are operating without a legislative mandate. As a result, there is fragmentation of library services as there is no single institution which performs all the functions of a national library service. Although several efforts have been made in the past to enact national library service legislation, no Act of Parliament has been passed to date (2015). This study provides empirical evidence depicting the benefits of having legislation in the provision of national and public library services. The study identifies institutions that perform functions of national and public library services in Zambia. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires administered to public library staff and interviews with senior government officials and executive members of the Zambia Library Association and Zambia Library Consortium. The study recommends that appropriate legislation that puts together the functions of public and national libraries under one institution be enacted in Zambia as soon as possible. Failure to transform this pattern will jeopardise the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. 2016-02-01T00:00:00Z