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The Nature and Utilisation of Archival Records Deposited in Makerere University Library, Uganda
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Author(s): David Luyombya (Makerere University, Uganda), George William Kiyingi (Makerere University, Uganda)and Monica Naluwooza (Makerere University, Uganda)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 18
Source title:
Handbook of Research on Heritage Management and Preservation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Patrick Ngulube (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3137-1.ch005
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Abstract
Makerere University archives are kept in Makerere University Library (Maklib) but their utilisation is limited. This chapter reports the findings of a study that analysed the types of archives in Maklib and the extent of their utilisation. A mixed method approach of a questionnaire, observation, and documents analysis was used. The data obtained was analysed as descriptive statistics. The population of the study included 302 Maklib users who visited the Africana Special Collection Section between May and June 2017. The findings revealed that the scope of the archives collection is limited in time and content, few users, limited publicity of existing records, deplorable state of the paper records, and long waiting time for the information to be provided. Recommendations include widening the collection, digitisation of the archives, further development of human resources capacity, and initiation of outreach programmes to boost the archives visibility and attract users.
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