Josiline Phiri Chigwada

Josiline Phiri Chigwada is the Deputy Librarian at Chinhoyi University of Technology. She has worked in university libraries since September 2006. She holds a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in Information Science from the University of South Africa, Master and Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Science from the National University of Science and Technology – Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Her research interests are big data, open science, research data management, indigenous knowledge systems, Information Literacy, Generation X, Y and Z, open access, reference services, marketing library products and services, digital libraries, and the changing role of librarians. She has vast experience in academic librarianship and her career is centered on academic and special libraries. She has presented in various national, regional, and international conferences.

Publications

Library and Media Roles in Information Hygiene and Managing Information
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita, Alexander Madanha Rusero, Ngoako Solomon Marutha, Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Oluwole Olumide Durodolu. © 2022. 268 pages.
Despite the proliferation of smart technologies, the challenges of information hygiene continue to wreak havoc on the information landscape, creating a critical need to explore...
Advocating for Library and Information Services by National Library Associations of Africa in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Rosemary Maturure. © 2022. 18 pages.
The chapter documents the role that is played by national library associations in advocating for the development of library and information services for the attainment of the...
Opportunities and Challenges of Academic Librarians in Offering Information Literacy Skills Training to Freshmen
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2022. 12 pages.
The ‘catch them young' concept is a good foundation for developing lifelong learning skills that can be used beyond tertiary education. This is one of the ways of ‘making the...
Open-Source Software Use in Libraries in Developing Countries
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2022. 22 pages.
Libraries have been experiencing budget cuts over the years that affected subscriptions to various software. This was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected all the...
Awareness of Big Data Usage and Applications Among Librarians in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Justice Kasiroori. © 2021. 13 pages.
The chapter showcases the awareness of big data usage among librarians in Zimbabwe. The concept of big data is new, and librarians are building capacity to move with the current...
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Big Data Applications in Institutions of Higher Learning Libraries and Research Institutions
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2021. 16 pages.
The chapter documents opportunities and challenges experienced when using big data applications in libraries. The objective of the study was to examine the big data applications...
Handbook of Research on Information and Records Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Godfrey Tsvuura. © 2021. 407 pages.
Information and records management has been an important part of society for establishing procedures to effectively manage information. As technology has increased in society...
Opportunities and Challenges Offered by the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Academic Libraries
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2021. 16 pages.
A study was conducted to examine the opportunities and challenges offered by COVID-19 on academic libraries during closure. Telephone interviews were conducted with 75 academic...
Librarian Skillsets in the 21st Century: The Changing Role of Librarians in the Digital Era
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2021. 14 pages.
The chapter showcases the 21st century skills that are required by librarians. The digital era brought about a lot of changes in the way that librarians interact with their...
Promoting Library Services in a Digital Environment in Zimbabwe
Blessing Chiparausha, Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2021. 13 pages.
This chapter documents the strategies that are employed by librarians in promoting library and information services in Zimbabwe. The study also sought to ascertain the...
Innovations and Use of Assistive Technologies in Libraries of Institutions of Higher Learning
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Josephine Dinar Phiri. © 2021. 20 pages.
Access to information for all is a major component of library and information science in this digital era. Libraries in institutions of higher learning are mandated to provide...
Research Data Management Services in Tertiary Institutions in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2021. 19 pages.
The chapter seeks to analyze how librarians in Zimbabwe are responding to increasing librarian roles in the provision of research data services. The study sought to ascertain...
The Role of the Librarian in the Research Life Cycle: Research Collaboration Among the Library and Faculty
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2020. 12 pages.
This chapter documents the role that is played by the librarians in the research life cycle and how they collaborate with researchers. Initially, librarians were regarded as...
Efficacy of Culture Houses and Centres in the Acquisition, Preservation, and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Blessing Chiparausha. © 2020. 21 pages.
This chapter documents the role played by culture centres and houses in the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of indigenous knowledge (IK) in a digital era in Zimbabwe....
Open Science and Its Impact on Libraries, Publishers, and Authors
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2020. 12 pages.
The open science movement enables the accessibility and reusability of research output across the globe. Researchers and other stakeholders in the research process can now easily...
Librarian Skillsets in the 21st Century: The Changing Role of Librarians in the Digital Era
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2020. 18 pages.
The chapter showcases the 21st century skills that are required by librarians. The digital era brought about a lot of changes in the way that librarians interact with their...
Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries in Developing Countries
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2020. 12 pages.
A survey on the adoption of open source software in libraries in developing countries was conducted. An online questionnaire was sent to Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation...
Supporting Information Literacy Skills of Students for a Successful Transition to Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Libraries in the Digital Era
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2019. 7 pages.
A survey was undertaken on how libraries are supporting information literacy to primary and secondary school students for a successful transition to higher education. Thirty-five...
Opportunities and Challenges of Academic Librarians in Teaching Information Literacy in Institutions of Higher Learning in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2019. 10 pages.
A study was undertaken to analyse the opportunities and challenges that are faced in institutions of higher learning in Zimbabwe when offering information literacy. Institutions...
Advocating for Library and Information Services by National Library Associations of Africa in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Rosemary Maturure. © 2019. 19 pages.
The chapter documents the role that is played by national library associations in advocating for the development of library and information services for the attainment of the...
Promoting Library Services in a Digital Environment in Zimbabwe
Blessing Chiparausha, Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2019. 13 pages.
This chapter documents the strategies that are employed by librarians in promoting library and information services in Zimbabwe. The study also sought to ascertain the...
A Proposed Framework for Research Data Management Services in Research Institutions in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Thembelihle Hwalima, Nancy Kwangwa. © 2019. 25 pages.
The chapter documents the proposed framework for the establishment of research data management services in research institutions in Zimbabwe. It has been indicated that there are...
Accessibility of Research Data at Academic Institutions in Zimbabwe
Blessing Chiparausha, Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2019. 9 pages.
This chapter presents the findings of an online survey that was carried out to assess research data accessibility at research and academic institutions in Zimbabwe. The study...
Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries in Developing Countries
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2018. 15 pages.
A survey on the adoption of open source software in libraries in developing countries was conducted. An online questionnaire was sent to Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation...
The Role of Library and Information Science Professionals in the MOOC Environment in Institutions of Higher Learning
Josiline Phiri Chigwada. © 2018. 17 pages.
There has been concern on how library and information professionals fit in the MOOC environment. This chapter documents the role played by LIS professionals in the MOOC...
Efficacy of Culture Houses and Centres in the Acquisition, Preservation, and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge in Zimbabwe
Josiline Phiri Chigwada, Blessing Chiparausha. © 2017. 21 pages.
This chapter documents the role played by culture centres and houses in the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of indigenous knowledge (IK) in a digital era in Zimbabwe....