Building Institutional Repositories in KLISC Member Institutions in Kenya: Current Status and Emerging challenges.

Abstract

The study was carried out at the Kenya Library Information Services Consortium (KLISC) member institutions. The main purpose was to examine and assess the development of institutional repositories (IR) in KLISC member institutions. The objectives of the study were to examine the extent to which IR is put into actual practice, evaluate role of KLISC in supporting IR and determine barriers and intervention measures to address the problems. The paper provides useful case study to other consortia who would like to take initiative towards assisting their members to implement repositories. The study was carried through survey design and the sample constituted 35 respondents from the 75 KLISC members. Data was analyzed using statistical method and presented using tables, and graphs. The findings show that despite the challenges, KLISC members are committed to IR development and to succeed in this noble project they require considerable support from KLISC, institutional management, and external organizations.