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    Modernization of library and information services in higher education in Swaziland: strategic interventions, 2000/1-2005/6
    (Sage Publications, 2007) Muswazi, Paiki; Yumba, Dickson
    This is a discussion of the implementation of the UNISWA strategic plan 2000/2001 – 2005/2006. The goal of the article is to assess the impact of the information technology, policies and procedures, collaboration, funding, management, human resources development, preservation, marketing and information service delivery strategies on the modernization of LIS. It is argued that UNISWA effected considerable staff re-skilling and made some progress towards widening access to quality subscription based electronic resources and optimizing on the utilization of open access materials. Implementation was negatively influenced by low funding, limited local content on the web, inadequate information and communication technology infrastructure, scarce professional skills, and restrictive policies and procedures. It concludes that further work revolving around the above factors, taking into account user needs for independent life long learning, is the key to deepening the modernization of LIS at UNISWA.
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    Library and information services (LIS) strategic planning in a developing country: a case study
    (Harworth Press, 2002) Muswazi, Paiki
    The article discusses a strategic planning initiative at the University of Swaziland Libraries. It describes the steps followed and the consultation and communication techniques used and notes the limited progress made in implementing the plan and the underlying reasons. It also critiques the reactive nature of the planning process; lack of representation of the faculty of Health Sciences and students; staff turnover; multifaceted objectives; concurrent development of management systems and the implementation process; and inadequate funding. It concludes that a feasible LIS strategic plan in a developing country should include all stakeholder interests, while being mindful of the physical and fiscal resource and systems realities.