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

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.

Citation

Afolabi, M. (1993), "Sabbatical leave for library and information science educators in Africa: Benefits and problems", New Library World, Vol. 94 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002446