Responding to COVID-19 in an African university: the case the National University of Lesotho library

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dc.contributor.authorMbambo-Thata, Buhle
dc.date.accessioned2006-01-06T21:28:08Z
dc.date.available2006-01-06T21:28:08Z
dc.date.issued2020-10
dc.description.abstractPurpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the National University of Lesotho Library’s shift to supporting of contact teaching to e-learning because of COVID-19. The university library increased access to digital content and broadened digital services. Design/methodology/approach This case study is based on reflective practice methodology in which practitioners learn from their practice, reflect and adapt to change as they improve on their practice. The library team members were reflective participants in the transformation of library services from on-site to digital services. The main research questions are “How did the digital libraries meet the needs of the digital community?” and “What will be the new normal after COVID-19 experience in digital libraries and their communities?” The literature review juxtaposes reports on transformation of library services to digital services. Findings The library transformed from on-site to digital services library. It also reports on observed increase in databases usage during lockdown. Research limitations/implications The nature of a case study is limited by time and geography. Practical implications This paper has implications and possible applications for other university libraries in African countries that are resources constrained such as Lesotho. Originality/value This paper makes a valuable contribution to lessons on how African universities’ libraries respond to pandemics such as COVID-19. It speaks to the need to strengthen existing infrastructure and digital content, while ensuring the library staff and the university community adapts to the new normal.en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationMbambo-Thata, B. (2020), "Responding to COVID-19 in an African university: the case the National University of Lesotho library", Digital Library Perspectives, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-07-2020-0061en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2059-5816
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-07-2020-0061
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tml.nul.ls/handle/20.500.14155/1480
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherEmerald Publishing Limiteden_ZA
dc.rightsEmerald Publishing Limiteden_ZA
dc.sourceDigital Library Perspectivesen_ZA
dc.subjectDigital librariesen_ZA
dc.subjectLibrariesen_ZA
dc.subjectLesothoen_ZA
dc.subjectCovid-19en_ZA
dc.subjectHigher education librariesen_ZA
dc.subjectNational University of Lesotho Libraryen_ZA
dc.titleResponding to COVID-19 in an African university: the case the National University of Lesotho libraryen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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