JANE CHERONO MAINA

Current Projects   

Responsible Computing Challenge by Mozilla Foundation: Integrating Ethics into Computer Science Syllabus for Undergraduate Students

Research Grant Won   

Responsible computing challenge award - Integrating Ethical Artificial Intelligence into Computer Science Syllabus
Funder: Mozilla foundation
Amount USD 25,000
Duration May 2023-May 2024
Examiner        2023 Jan      Kenyatta University             Post graduate examiner

Work Experience   

2024Aug-Date         Ag. Dean School of Information Science and Technology
2014 Dec- 2021 Feb       Chairman of Department (LINS) Kisii University
2007 Aug –2012 Mar      Founding Chair of Department (LINS)Kisii University
2004 Oct – 2009 Aug      College Librarian, Egerton University
1997 Jul – 2002 Aug       In-charge, Kisii Campus Library
1996 Jan - 1997 Jun        Lecturer (TSC) Sigalagala T.T.I.

Professional Development  
2018 Dec – To date            Senior Lecturer    
2009 Apr- 2018 Dec           Lecturer - Kisii University                  
2007 Aug – 2009 Apr           Assistant Librarian   
1997 Jul – 2007 Aug           Senior Library Assistant
1996 Jan – 1997 Jun            Lecturer Sigalagala T.T.I.

Education    
2010-2015     Moi University       PhD. Library and Information Sciences 2002 – 2006     Moi University       MPhil. Library and Information Science 1990-1994     Moi University       BSc. in Information Sciences
1988 -1989    Ndururumo High School
                          Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
1984 -1987    Njonjo Girls High School   
                           Kenya Certificate of Education (Division 2)
1976-1983     Our Lady of Victories Primary School
                        Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Membership in Committees

Scientific committee.  African Institute in Indigenous Knowledge (AIIKS).                        Kisii university node.
Research committee- School of Information Science and Technology
Vice Chairperson,      BOM, Kaplong Girls High School (2011-2015, 2019-                     2022, 2022-to date).
Secretary African Network for Information Ethics (ANIE), Kenya
Member ITRA- Africa Mobility Scheme (Kisii University).
Member of the Kenya Library Association (KLA).

Referees   

1.    Prof Joseph Kiplangat
School of Information Sciences,
Moi University,
P. O. Box 3900-30100, ELDORET
Phone 0722223872    Email: Jkiplang’at @ tukenya.ac.ke

2.    Prof. Japhet Otike   
School of Information Sciences,
Moi University,
P. O. Box 3900-30100, ELDORET.
Phone 0722924355    Email:jnotike@yahoo.com E-Mail:

3.    Bishop Philip Ngetich
Deliverance Church – Kaplong
P.O.Box 735-20406, SOTIK
Phone 0725554616

Recent Publications   
1.    Tenya, A.N., Maina, J.C. & Awour, F.M. (2024). Digital literacy as a tool for enhancing access and utilization of information in digital resource platforms among academic staff in university libraries, Kenya. international journal of scientific research 13(6), 1-6
2.    Tenya, A.N., Maina, J.C & Awour, F.M. (2024). Visual design as the impetus for accessing and utilizing information in digital resource platforms in university libraries.open access Library journal, 1(3), 1-22.
3.    Bogonko,B.M, Tombe,R.K., Maina,J.C.,& Magara, B.M.(2023). Integration of gamification tools in learning management systems for augmenting students’ academic performance. Regional journal of information and knowledge management. 8(2),
4.    Ondieki, J.L. Maina, J., Macharia, S. (2023). Knowledge sharing methods among library information science professionals in improving service delivery in public university libraries in Kiambu county, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues, Issue 5(2), 53-70.
5.    Tenya, A.N., Maina, J.C. & Awour, F.M. (2023).Challenges in accessing and utilizing information in digital resource platforms by academic staff in selected public universities in Kenya. International journal of current aspects, 7(2), 65-80.
6.    Tenya, A.N., Maina, J.C. & Awour, F.M. (2023). Digital resource platforms available for teaching and research in selected public universities in Kenya. Journal of applied humanities and social sciences, 2(1), 46-70.
7.    Oganda, B.M, Ratemo, C. & Maina, J. (2022). A model for adoption of virtual computing, bridging with the critical systems architecture construct. A case of Kisii university, Kenya. International journal of research in engineering advanced science and technology(IJREAST): Volume 1 issue 10, pp 62-82.
8.    Murumba, J. W, Kwanya, T., Maina, J. C. (2020). Effects of Tacit Knowledge on the Performance of Selected Universities in Kenya. Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy. 8(2), pp. 125- 144, DOI 10.2478/mdke-2020-0009.
9.    Murumba, J.W., Kwanya, T., Maina, J.C., & Wangamati, A.S (2020) Tacit knowledge management at universities in Kenya. Online journal of applied knowledge management. Vol 8 Issue 1.
10.    Oganda, M.B., Ratemo, C., Maina, J. (2020) Virtualized application delivery, a model development for major considerations at Kisii University, Kenya.
11.    Wachira, M., Maina, J.C. &. Okemwa, E.O. (2020) Librarians support and success of doctoral research process in selected Kenyan Public Universities. African Journal of Emerging Issues. Vol.2(4). pp 33-40.
12.    Wachira, M., Maina, J.C. &. Okemwa, E.O. (2020). Accessibility to research information services and resources on the success of doctoral research process. International journals of academics &research (IJARKE Humanities and Social Science Research)2(3). DOI: 10.32898/ihssj.02/2.3article01.
13.    Josephine Orayo, J., Maina, J., Wasike, J.M. & Ratanya, F. C. (2018) Customer care practices at the University of Nairobi (UON), Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library (JKML), Kenya, Library anagement, https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-05-2018-0038.
14.    Osebe, R., Maina, J. & Kurgat, K. (2018) Records management practice in support of governance in the county governments of Kenya, a case of Nyamira County, Records Management Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/RMJ-06-2018-0017.
15.    Gachiri, P.M., Ngetich K.F., Omwoha, N.J. & Maina, J.C (2017) Institutional repositories in Kenya: The case of the Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium member libraries. African Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Volume 2, Issue No. 1:1-27.
16.    Maina, J.C. (2017). Pedagogy for information ethics in LIS curriculum in public University in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research 6(5): 15-21.
17.    Maina. J.C. (2017) Rationale for integrating information ethics in library and information science curriculum in public universities in Kenya. International Journal of Library and Information Science 7(1): 1-6.
18.    Maina, J.C. (2016) Factors contributing to information ethics violations by LIS students International Journal of Science and Research 6(5): 15-21 5(7): 5-10.
19.    George, O.B., Maina, J.C. & Manangeye, L.W. (2016). Analyzing mobile phone technology in access and utilization of library resources in Mount Kenya University, Kisii Campus. World journal of computer application and technology 4(1):15-21.

Students Supervised
PhD
    
1.    Wachira, Mary N. The relationship between the academic librarian’s support to learners and the success of the doctoral research process in public universities in Kenya (PhD) Kenya (Graduated 2022)
2.     Murumba, J. Wakasa     Tacit knowledge management and organizational performance in selected universities in Kenya (Graduated 2021)
3.    Gichiri, Peter M. Bridging research sharing gap using a national digital repositories system: an assessment of digital repository initiatives in Kenya (Graduated 2020) 
4.    Tenya, A. Nakhumicha The contribution of nonlinear information seeking techniques in academic activities of teaching staff in selected public universities(Continuing)
5.    Lusala, Henry Lucheli.  Information dissemination for drought management among the pastoralists in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya: A case of Garissa County(Continuing).
6.    Mariga, B. Bogonko. A model of gamification in Learning Management Systems for students motivational learning experience (continuing).

Masters   

1.    Makwae, Nyanyu E. Management of human resource records in support of accountability in devolved governments: A case of Garissa county government (to graduate in 2023).
2.    Mogoi, Oganda Bartholomew. A model for virtualized application delivery at Kisii university, Kenya (to graduate in 2023).
3.    Kirwa, Priscah Cheptoo. Information seeking behaviour on digital resources by visually impaired students at the University of Nairobi library (Graduated 2021).
4.    Osebe, Rodger M. Records management practices in support of governance in county governments in Kenya, a case of Nyamira County (Graduated 2020).
5.    Orayo, Josephine Effects of customer care strategies on provision of services at the University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta memorial library (Graduated 2019).
6.    Nyameti, Ezekiel M. Influence of marketing practices in the provision of library and information services at Kisii University library (Graduated 2019).
7.    Nyangau, Joshua, O.     A contextualized e-government implementation framework for county governments in Kenya: A case of selected county governments in Kenya (Graduated 2017).
8.    Onserio, Titus, O. O.    Editorial Cartoons in Agenda Setting: A Comparative Content Analysis of Editorial Cartoon Illustrations in Nation and Standard Newspapers of Kenya (Graduated 2017).
9.    Mogaka, Jasper M. Access and use of electronic resources by postgraduate students in selected university libraries in Kisii county, Kenya (to graduate in 2023).
10.    Ondieki, Joseph Lamech. Knowledge sharing practices among library information science professionals in improving service delivery in public universities in Kiambu County, Kenya (continuing).
11.    Lucheli, Peter Ngome Collection management for user satisfaction at Masinde Muliro university of science and technology library, Kenya(continuing)
12.    Omalla, Benard G.     Assessing the use of mobile phone technology in accessing and utilization of library services at Mount Kenya University libraries in Kenya.