https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/1554 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:13:14 GMT 2026-04-11T05:13:14Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6077 Title: Strengthening Capacity of the Zimbabwe Library Association through Sustainable Partnerships. Convergence & Inclusivity: synergies for leadership development: Leadership roles in international librarianship: how can information professionals from Africa, Asia& Oceania, Latin America & Caribbean be part of it? Date: 20-21 August 2019 Location: Bibliotheca Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt Authors: Hosea Tokwe Abstract: What should be the strategy for Zimbabwe Library Association to enable its Information Practitioners in Zimbabwe to participate at international forum? Present day National Library Associations should link up and collaborate with other International Associations like IFLA for sustainable partnership in order to promote leadership development. Professional Associations’ viability depends in part on effective leadership. In essence Effective leaders engage in both professional leadership behaviours such as setting a mission, creating a process for achieving goals, aligning processes and procedures and personal leadership behaviours which includes amongst others building trust, caring for people, acting morally. In reality leader behaviours and actions are important determinants of effectiveness. Professional leadership is an essential first step in the leadership process. It provides a foundation that leads to willing cooperation. Personal leadership is an essential contributor to willing cooperation. This particular paper takes a look at leadership in Librarianship at National Association Level and how it can be harnessed. It considers direction to undertake. This paper will also look at coordination within the National Association set-up to juxtapose with strategic alignment. It will also touch on aspects such as caring and sharing of information. It finally concludes with the issue of morality that touches on professional ethics that is the engaging in behaviours that promote effective leadership Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6077 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Hosea Tokwe https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6075 Title: Adopting Computer Technology to empowerRural School Learners:The Case for Katsande Rural School Library,Zimbabwe: 1​​Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the 23rd International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Dubrovnik, Croatia,October 21-25, 2019 Authors: Hosea Tokwe Abstract: In most countries, the introduction of computer technology in schools has seen the role of school librariestransformed. Adoption of new technologies are now seen to be enhancing school libraries’ ability to performtheir mission, vision and role, that is, providing learners access to a wide range of reading material to enablethem to acquire knowledge as well as ability to read books online. This paper will address the impact computertechnology is having on rural school learners at Katsande Primary School. It will explain how embracing ofcomputer technology has influenced learners concerning achieving quality education. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6075 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Hosea Tokwe https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5569 Title: Advocacy for School Library Development: Lessons learnt from the Matenda School Library Project in Zimbabwe.2015: IASL Conference Proceedings (Maastricht, Netherlands): The School Library Rocks: Living it, Learning it, Loving it. Authors: Hosea Tokwe Abstract: The paper focuses on describing the importance and value for development of Rural School Libraries in Africa in order to overcome the increasing gap between the information rich and the information poor that currently threatens educational achievement in remote and inaccessible rural schools. It further discusses that main challenges faced when establishing and developing a rural school library to ensure that the socially excluded rural children have access to reading material. The question is - What are the materials and human resources needed to overcome these challenges. In conclusion, the paper offers recommendations that urge the government to establish School Library Service and to enact legislation to address the needs of rural schools in terms of infrastructure, equipment, material resources, appropriate manpower and the introduction of ICTs in rural schools to foster vital knowledge necessary to address local needs. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5569 2021-02-22T00:00:00Z Hosea Tokwe https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/123456789/5200 Title: The IFLA Global Vision Project in Zimbabwe : towards a unified field road map for libraries Authors: Nyarai Patience Chibanda; Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita Abstract: The development of libraries in any country is critical for its socio-economic transformation, especially in the 21st century where access to information and knowledge has become the key factor in production. In support of this thinking, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) launched its Global Vision project in 2017, which has attracted the participation of over 190 countries worldwide. For most nations, this project has indeed created platforms for championing strong and united library associations that contribute towards developing literate, informed and participative societies. A number of countries in Africa have taken the initiative to participate in the IFLA Global Vision project, and Zimbabwe is no exception. This article seeks to examine the challenges and opportunities for Zimbabwe as a participant. It also scrutinises the road travelled by librarians in Zimbabwe in their pursuit of a vision to reposition their libraries in the global library landscape. The article studies the factors affecting the development of a unified library sector in Zimbabwe. In addition, it explores how Zimbabwe’s national professional association, the Zimbabwe Library Association (ZIMLA), can unite librarians and contribute towards the IFLA Global Vision for a unified library profession. The article proposes a strategy to enhance unity among library professionals for the actualisation of the IFLA Global Vision. Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/123456789/5200 2019-06-30T00:00:00Z Nyarai Patience Chibanda Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita