Sabbatical leave for library and information science educators in Africa: Benefits and problems

doi:10.1108/EUM0000000002446

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Sabbatical leave for library and information science educators in Africa: Benefits and problems

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Title:	Sabbatical leave for library and information science educators in Africa: Benefits and problems
Author(s):	Michael Afolabi
Source:	New Library World, Vol. 94 Iss: 4
Author(s):	Michael Afolabi
Keywords:	Africa, Leave, Librarianship, Libraries, Sabbaticals, Teachers
DOI:	10.1108/EUM0000000002446 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Defines sabbatical leave and describes its origin and rationale. Outlines its benefits to the professional librarian and library information science educator and the host institution. Discusses some major problems currently faced by them in Africa and offers suggestions. Briefly describes the writer's experiences while on sabbatical leave in the Department of Library and Information Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.

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