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Dr Rose 2019 updated

Position: Lecturer
Department: Computing and Information Science
Contact Address: P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
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Research Interests: Information Communication Technologies, Open Education Resources, Automation in Libraries, E-learning, Management of Information Systems, Usability of Information Systems, Information Literacy

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Research Publications
Refereed Journal Papers

  • OKafor, Anthonia I, Njoroge, Rose, Kimani, Grace (2023). Awareness and Accessibility of library resources for enhanced service-delivery of healthcare workers in government tertiary hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Applied Information Technology Available Online at Volume 12, No.1, January - February 2023. ISSN 2278-3083, http://www.warse.org/ijsait/static/pdf/file/ijsait031pdf. https://doi.org/10.30534/ijsait/2023/031212023.
  • OKafor, Anthonia I, Njoroge, Rose, Kimani, Grace (2023). Availability and utilization of library resources for enhanced service-delivery of healthcare workers in government tertiary hospitals, Abuja Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Applied Information Technology Available Online at Volume 12, No.1, January - February 2023. ISSN 2278-3083 http://www.warse.org/ijsait/static/pdf/file/ijsait021212023.pdf. https://doi.org/10.30534/ijsait/2023/021212023.
  • Kinyua, Margaret W., Njoroge, Rose (2022). Acquisition Models in Use for Development of a User Centered Collection by Selected Academic Libraries in Kenya. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development August-2022. E-ISSN: 2454-6615
  • Kiambati, F. G; Mutwiri, C & Njoroge, R. (2021). Determinants of Friendly Digital Library Interfaces in Information Retrieval by Persons with Visual Impairments in Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies. 5(11), 53 – 65
  • Nkoroi, Lillian K, Njoroge, Rose &; Mutwiri, Caroline (2020). Use of Networks by Incubator Tenants to Acquire Knowledge to Create Businesses in University Incubation Centres in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge Volume-5 Issue-8, August 2020. ISSN 2213-1356
  • Nkoroi, Lillian K, Mutwiri, Caroline; Njoroge, Rose (2020). Knowledge acquisition inhibitors faced by incubator tenants in their endeavour to acquire knowledge in university incubation centres in Kenya. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge Volume-5 Issue-7, July 2020. ISSN 2213-1356
  • Kiambati, Fridah G., Njoroge Rose &; Mutwiri, Caroline (2020). Seamless Interaction through Easy to Learn Information Retrieval Systems: Digital Library use by Persons with Visual Impairment. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge Volume-5 Issue-7, July 2020. ISSN 2213-1356            
  • Muthima, Purity, Njoroge, Rose (2020). Student-Refugees Experiences In The Use Of Technology To Access Education In Kenya. International Researchers Volume No.9 Issue No.2 June 2020.
  • Thuo, Martha & Njoroge, Rose (2018). Information Communications Technologies (ICTS) employed by Young Farmers in Access and Use of Diary Agricultural Information in Murang’a County, Kenya. International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices Vol 7issue 1, 47-52, 2018. ISSN 2320-7523
  • Thuo, Martha & Njoroge, R. (2018): Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Young Small Scale Dairy Farmers in Murang’a County, Kenya, Vol. 6 Issue 2, Dec. 2018. ISSN 2321-6115
  • Mugambi, F & Njoroge, R (2017): Information Seeking Behavior of Practicing Nurses in Kenya: an Exploratory Case Study of Kenyatta National Hospital. Journal of Applied Information Science. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, Vol III Issue IX, November 2017. ISSN: 2412-0294.
  • Njoroge, R & Nzuki, D. (2017): Elearning Induction Model for the Uptake of online courses: A Case of Kenyatta University. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore Digital Library Journal. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8102306&isnumber=8101968
  • Maina, E.M, Njoroge, R.W, Waiganjo, P.W. & Gitonga, R. (2015). Use of tablets in blended learning: A case study of an Institution of Higher Learning in Kenya Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  Xplore Digital Library Journal URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7190593&isnumber=7190513
  • Njoroge, R.W, Wambiri, D.M & Ogeta, N. (2015). Physical security measures for computer-based information systems: A case study of selected academic libraries in Kenya. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Xplore Digital Library Journal .URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7190590&isnumber=7190513

Other Publications
Book Chapter in a University Scholarly Book

Conference Presentation and Papers
Reviewed Conference Papers

  • Njoroge, Rose (2019). Determinants of Quality in Doctoral Education and Doctoral Production in the African Context. Paper presented in 6th International Annual Conference on Re-Conceptualizing Teaching and Learning for Sustainable Development 3rd -4th October 2019. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
  • Mugambi, Frankline & Njoroge, Rose (2019). Mentoring for quality Academic Writing: Beyond the Anti-plagariam software. Paper presented in 6th International Annual Conference on Re-Conceptualizing Teaching and Learning for Sustainable Development 3rd -4th October 2019. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
  • Mwangi, Jane & Njoroge , Rose (2020). Strategies Governing Integration of Open Education Resources (OERs) for teaching and Learning by Academic Libraries in Kenya. Paper presented in 6th International Annual Conference on Re-Conceptualizing Teaching and Learning for Sustainable Development 3rd -4th October 2019. Kenyatta University, Kenya.
  • Chemulwo, Monicah & Njoroge, Rose (2020). Assessing the Factors Influencing Lecturers' Satisfaction with Online Teaching System at St. Paul's University, Kenya.
  • Franline, M. and Njoroge R. (2018). Role of Information Literacy in Evidence Based Practice by Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. Published in: IST-Africa 2018 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2018, ISBN: 978-1-905824-59-5
  • Njoroge R & Nzuki, D (2017). Elearning induction model for the uptake of online courses: A case of Kenyatta University. Published in: IST-Africa 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-905824-56-4.
  • Stella Marris, M & Njoroge, R (2016): Gender Differences in the Use of Web 2.0 Technologies by Students in two universities in Kenya Published in: IST-Africa 2016 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2016, ISBN: 978-1-905824-54-0.
  • Njoroge, R., Wambiri, D, & Nobert, O (2015): Physical Measures for Computer-based Information Systems: a Case Study of selected University Libraries in Kenya Published in: IST-Africa 2015 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-905824-50-2
  • Muuro, E, Njoroge, R., Gitonga, R & Waiganjo, P (2015) “Use of Tablets in Blended Learning: A Case Study of an Institution of Higher Learning in Kenya”, a paper presented at an International Conference on ICT on 6th to 8th May 2015, at Bingu International Conference Center, Lilongwe, Kenya.
  • Kibaru, F & Njoroge, R (2013). Exploring the Feasibility of a Web-based Learning Community System for Professional Development of E-learning Faculty in the Context of Higher Education in Kenya. In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2013--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 627-630). New Orleans, Louisiana, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
  • Njoroge, R & Kibaru, F (2012). Implementing Quality E-learning: Which Way for Higher Education Institutions in Kenya? Paper presented in World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012.in Denver, USA.

Non-Reviewed Conference Papers

  • Mugambi, F & Njoroge, R. (2018). Effectiveness of Overdue Fines in encouraging Book Returns by Library Patrons at Gretsa University, Kenya. 2nd Gretsa University International Multidisciplinary Research Conference held on 5th and 6th November, 2018
  • Njoroge, R. (2018). E-Government and the role of Paper presented in The Association of Government Librarians’ Conference on the Theme “Promoting Information Resource Sharing through E-Government “held in Busia on 4th – 9th march, 2018 at Afrique hotel, Busia, Kenya.
  • Mugambi, F & Njoroge, R (2017). Information Literacy as the Foundation for Developing Evidence Based-Practice among Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya., Conference held on Monday, 6th -Tuesday 7th November 2017 at Gretsa University, Thika, Kenya.
  • Njoroge, R, & Nzuki, D (2017): Establishment of Open Virtual Laboratories to Facilitate Learning of Practical Subjects through Open, Distance and E-learning Mode of Study. Paper Presented In African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) 5th Conference held between 7th -8th March 2017 at Khartoum, Sudan.

Professional Consulting

Referee for Professional Periodical

  • 2018 to 2022: Reviewer for Periodical: Books, Publishing and Libraries Journal.

Reviewed Papers

  • Perceptions of First-year Students regarding Online Learning in the United Arabs Emirates. The Learner Journal Collection, 2020.
  • Online corporate courses: a consideration of teaching and learning methods for good practice. Books, Publishing and Libraries Journal. 2019.
  • Removing Barriers to Access of Historical Serialized Fiction: A Potential Collaboration between Libraries and University Presses. Books, Publishing and Libraries Journal. 2018.

Consulting for Professional Organizations/Institutions

Resource Person

  • Association of Government Librarians 7th Conference held on 4th -9th March, 2018 in Busia.

Administrative Positions

Recognized University Administrative positions

  • 2022 - 2023: School Examination Coordinator, School of Education and Life Long Learning, Kenyatta University.
  • August 2018 - Date: Member, Committee for Provision of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Training and Related Programmes for Registered Teachers in Kenya.
  • January 2018 - Date: E-learning team leader in charge of E-learning Module development in the Department of Library and Information Science
  • 2015 to Date: Board Member of Postgraduate Studies Board in the School of Education and Life Long Learning
  • January 2018 - July 2022: Curriculum Review Team leader, Department of Library and Information Science.
  • 2018– 2022: Departmental Postgraduate Students Coordinator
  • 2015 - 2022: Coordinator (Training, Monitoring and Evaluation), Directorate of e-learning
  • 2015: Committee Member - Development of an Evaluation Tool for Online
  • 2015: Committee Member, Career Week 2015.
  • 2010 - 2015: Coordinator (Instruction Systems Designer), Institute of Open, Distance and E-learning, Kenyatta University.

Other responsibilities at Kenyatta University

  • 2023 - Date: Curriculum Review Team leader, Department of Computing and Information Science.
  • 2022-2024: Committee Member of Annual School of Education and Life Long

Learning Conference Organizing Committee.

  • 2015 - Date: Mentor - Kenyatta University Mentorship Programme
  • 2012: Team Member - Kenyatta University Partnership for Higher Education in

Africa (PHEA) Past Examinations Digitization Project.

  • 2012: Committee Member – Post Graduate Research Methods Course
  • 2010: Committee Member – Kenyatta University Jubilee Publication

Community Service and Outreach

  • 2022 - Date: Member of Commission for Justice and Peace Department at St.Joseph Kahawa Sukari Catholic Church, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 2021 - Date: Treasurer, Kahawa Sukari Estate (Cluster 10)
  • 2019 - 2022: Vice Chair Peron Board of Management for Ngunguru Secondary School, Nyeri County.
  • 2016: Appointed as a Member of Board of Management for Ngunguru Secondary School, Nyeri County.
  • 2013 – Date: Choir member at St. Joseph Kahawa Sukari Catholic Parish
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