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Personal Statement
Dr. Gichuhi is a lecturer, a trainer, consultant and researcher in information related disciplines with particular emphasis on Knowledge management (KM) and Records Management (RM). Dr. Gichuhi holds a Masters degree in Med (Library Studies) and a PhD in Library and Information Science with a focus on Knowledge Management. Dr. Gichuhi has a long teaching experience of thirty-five (35) years in secondary schools, middle level colleges and now university level. Dr. Gichuhi has over the years held leadership responsibilities that has given her immense leadership experience. In particular, her involvement in leading teams in conducting consultancy work that sometimes involved restructuring systems, has sharpened her leadership and supervisorial competences and skills. Dr. Gichuhi has over the years consulted and trained corporates including religious bodies on Records Management and other related information science programs. Dr. Gichuhi has helped and guided organizations develop RM policies, procedures and integration of RM into their business Systems. Dr. Gichuhi is currently working to assist organizations integrate KM in their day-to-day operations and in their strategic plans to boost productivity. As a lecturer Dr. Gichuhi teaches records management and knowledge management courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her areas of research are in Records Management, Knowledge Management, Library and information science as well as Inclusive Education. She is currently a Disability Champion at Kenyatta University. Dr. Gichuhi is a good team builder, team player and an effective organizer and communicator who works tirelessly to ensure that projects are completed on time. At the community level, she is involved in church leadership in particular in the women and Christian Education ministries where she organizes seminars and conferences. To alleviate economic and social hardships among women and other vulnerable members in the community, she is the chairperson of an Association called Women on Mission (WOMI) that aims at empowering women, girls and other vulnerable members in all spheres of their lives.
Publications
- Dr. Gichuhi, Z. W and Kang’ethe, Rachel, (2017). Knowledge Management Practices in University Libraries in Kenya. Published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited Reading, UK 44-118-972-4148
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah and Bituka, Ronald, (2020) .Institutionalization of Knowledge Management: a nexus for boosting research uptake and learning in universities in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Library science (IJRLS), Vol.6, Issue 2(July -December)2020, 92-100
- Kiprono, S. and Dr. Gichuhi Z W (2020). Gaps in Examination Records Management Procedures: The Reasons for Missing Marks Syndrome in Universities in Kenya . International Journal of professional Practice (IJPP) Vol .9 Issue No 1, 2021 79
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah; Francis Dr. Mathew Karia and Dr. Francis Kirimi (2021). Approaches made by university libraries in support of inclusive education: a case of the post-modern library (PML), Kenyatta University, Kenya
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2021).Tacit Knowledge Capture the Panacea for Business Revival and Sustainability Post Pandemic: Lessons Learned from Covid-19 Pandemic by African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) and Multimedia University of Kenya
Seminars and Conference Presentation and Papers
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah ; Francis Kirimi, and Dr (2018).Approaches made by university libraries in support of inclusive education: a case of the post-modern library(PML), Kenyatta University, Kenya
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah and Francis Kirimi (2017). Leveraging Technology in University Teaching : The Case for School of Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah and. Rachel Kang’ethe (2018).Opportunities and challenges associated with accessible and inclusive library and information services KLISC Pre-AGM Workshop 2018.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2018). Information Sharing. Paper presented at The Association of Government Librarians Conference on the Theme “Promoting Information Resource Sharing through E-Government “held in Busia from 4th – 9th march, 2018 at Afrique hotel, Busia, Kenya.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Z. W and Kang’ethe, Rachel, (2017). Knowledge Management Practices in University Libraries in Kenya. Published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited Reading, UK 44-118-972-4148
- Dr. Gichuhi, Z. W and Kang’ethe, Rachel, (2017). Knowledge Management Practices in University Libraries in Kenya. Paper presented in the 14th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management &Organizational Learning, 7th – 8th Dec., 2017, at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2016). Changing the Role of a Librarian in the Digital Age. Paper presented at The Association of Government Librarians’ Conference held in Nairobi on 25th/ May/2016 at The Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services (KNADS), Nairobi, Kenya.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2016). Church Documentation and Archiving. A Paper presented at the Christian Education National Conference held from August 17th -20th August,2016 at Dagoretti High School, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2015). Facilitating good governance through effective information dissemination in government libraries. Paper presented at The Association of Government Librarians’ conference on the Theme “Information as a tool for good governance and Economic empowerment “held in Kisumu, on 25th – 31st Oct 2015
- Dr. Gichuhi, Zipporah (2013). Libraries as Platforms of Economic Prosperity: Transforming Lives for Kenyans. Paper presented at The Association of Government Librarians’ Conference held in Mombasa 2013.
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