4.7 Data collection procedure There are numerous methods available for data collection. Examples include administering questionnaires, interviewing individuals, and observation. This research did not use any of these methods, and instead relied on the Internet to access the required data. The following procedure was used in order to collect data:
Choice of Database
The following two databases were used to access data:
LISTA
WORLDCAT
LISTA was selected because its covers subjects in library and information science only. WORLDCAT covers all the research publications found in libraries all over the world.
Identification of Universities
It was necessary to establish how many public universities exist in both Kenya and South Africa, since academic librarians’ names were to be identified from these particular universities. The Internet proved helpful at this stage, as it provided a list of these institutions.
