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In hierdie studie word die probleem van die onbevredigende verspreiding en gebruik van toegepaste navorsingsresultate oor besproeiingstegnologie in Suid-Afrika, ondersoek. Die probleem is uit 'n inligtingkundige hoek benader, met inagneming van die rolspelers in die verspreidingsproses, asook faktore wat hul optrede beinvloed. 'n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering is aangewend in 'n verkennende ondersoek na die verspreiding van twee navorsingsverslae oor besproeiingskedulering. Deur middel van onderhoudvoering met die vernaamste groepe rolspelers is vasgestel hoe die verspreidingsproses werklik verloop het. Daar is bevind dat verspreiding nie plaasgevind het soos deur die verspreider aangeneem is nie, waarskynlik as gevolg van 'n verskeidenheid faktore binne die sosiale stelsels van die rolspelers. Laastens word daar voorgestel dat verspreiders die bevindings van hierdie studie by die beplanning van toekomstige verspreidingstrategiee in ag behoort te neem. / This study addresses the problem of unsatisfactory dissemination and utilisation of applied research results irrigation technology in South Africa. The problem is approached from the Information Science point of view, taking into account the various role players in the dissemination process, as well as the factors which influence their behaviour. A qualitative research approach is applied to an exploratory investigation of the dissemination of two research reports on irrigation scheduling. In order to establish the exact way in which the dissemination process took place, the major role players were interviewed according to a semi-structured interviewing schedule. It is concluded that dissemination did not take place as assumed by the disseminator, probably as a result of the various factors within the social systems of the different role players. Finally it is proposed that disseminators take cognisance of the recommendations of this study when planning dissemination strategies in future. / Information Science / M. Bibl. (Inligtingkunde)

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 2002. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-287). Available through UMI Dissertation Services (Ann Arbor, MI, 2002). Also available on the Internet. Photocopy and microfiche version:

The proposal for a prototype of an Informatorium was developed following the observation that new media and communications technologies were advancing with increasing speed and that only comparably few people were able to understand and use the full range of possibilities offered.In contrast to a library that offers a passive supply for a preexisting demand for knowledge the program of the Informatorium includes implements for the active creation of demand for knowledge. Furthermore it is an accessible storage space for any kind of medium for human knowledge. In making new technologies for the procurement of knowledge and the expression of thought accesible, in enabling people to access any kind of information all over the globe through data links the Informatorium acts as a communicative Interface between cultures. Guided by the understanding that knowledge, and the knowledge to acquire new knowledge mean power, the Informatorium is an implement for empowerment.Communication and the procurement of knowledge and information are more and more dependent on technology. In fact, the most pervading of today's technologies are related to the production and distribution, reception and processing of information. The importance of information technology today and its contribution to Our conception of what we think the world is, can hardly be overemphasized, for it represents the universal filter through which we communicate any kind of idea.The questions investigated by this project are therefore focussed on the aspects of technology, the machine, knowledge and power; their interdepencies and their relation with man; and, ultimately, how architecture can be a mediator between these phenomena.Since prototype 001 for an Informatorium is conceived of as an architectural meta-machine, the investigation of the aforementioned issues within the thesis book takes place in the framework of an instruction manual. / Department of Architecture

In hierdie studie word die probleem van die onbevredigende verspreiding en gebruik van toegepaste navorsingsresultate oor besproeiingstegnologie in Suid-Afrika, ondersoek. Die probleem is uit 'n inligtingkundige hoek benader, met inagneming van die rolspelers in die verspreidingsproses, asook faktore wat hul optrede beinvloed. 'n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering is aangewend in 'n verkennende ondersoek na die verspreiding van twee navorsingsverslae oor besproeiingskedulering. Deur middel van onderhoudvoering met die vernaamste groepe rolspelers is vasgestel hoe die verspreidingsproses werklik verloop het. Daar is bevind dat verspreiding nie plaasgevind het soos deur die verspreider aangeneem is nie, waarskynlik as gevolg van 'n verskeidenheid faktore binne die sosiale stelsels van die rolspelers. Laastens word daar voorgestel dat verspreiders die bevindings van hierdie studie by die beplanning van toekomstige verspreidingstrategiee in ag behoort te neem. / This study addresses the problem of unsatisfactory dissemination and utilisation of applied research results irrigation technology in South Africa. The problem is approached from the Information Science point of view, taking into account the various role players in the dissemination process, as well as the factors which influence their behaviour. A qualitative research approach is applied to an exploratory investigation of the dissemination of two research reports on irrigation scheduling. In order to establish the exact way in which the dissemination process took place, the major role players were interviewed according to a semi-structured interviewing schedule. It is concluded that dissemination did not take place as assumed by the disseminator, probably as a result of the various factors within the social systems of the different role players. Finally it is proposed that disseminators take cognisance of the recommendations of this study when planning dissemination strategies in future. / Information Science / M. Bibl. (Inligtingkunde)

M.Tech. (Production Management) / The development of technikons into autonomous tertiary technical educational institutions, offering education up to doctorate level, conducting research, offering vocational and continuing education, brought with them libraries which cannot provide in the requirements set to them. This study investigates the place for a library in the Technikon Witwatersrand and some of the environmental influences that have a bearing on the library. It continues from there to determine the library infrastructure of the Witwatersrand in order to establish the presence and accessibility of information sources. A framework is then developed according to which the needs of the users of the library determined. user categories are then identified and their needs for information sources determined. The study continues from there to develop this framework on a computer so that it can be used in planning for the provision of information sources to technologists in the future. The study is concluded with recommendations regarding the provision of information sources.

This study covers some of the issues relating to marketing strategies and tools that can be used to attract non-users of LIS and the associated products. The reason for this study arose from the fact that the information services staff of The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of the largest research organisations in Africa, had become aware that the names of some senior researchers had not, during the past year appeared on the service usage statistics.

M.Inf. / As an instrument of society, information services have always been influenced by changes in the host environment. This being the case, information services are compelled to change, posing the challenge to managers who have to see to it that the challenges are properly dealt with. The strategies and techniques for managing change in academic information services have been explored thus providing guidance for managers in this regard. This was done by using an extensive literature survey. The empirical survey investigated the extent to which change is being managed in academic information services in South Africa, which was done by using pre-structured questionnaires. The study also provides recommendations on how information services can successfully manage change in order to survive in a competitive environment. Lastly, the areas for future investigation on this subject have been outlined.

A Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, for the degree of Master of Arts Johannesburg 1975 / No abstract

This study covers some of the issues relating to marketing strategies and tools that can be used to attract non-users of LIS and the associated products. The reason for this study arose from the fact that the information services staff of The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of the largest research organisations in Africa, had become aware that the names of some senior researchers had not, during the past year appeared on the service usage statistics.