Dr.Kelemwork Kassahun

PhD in Information system specialized in open data and open Science, more than 20 years' experience in research support, in various research universities .

Research Expertise

Research data sharing, open data, open science, knowledge sharing

About

Dr. Kelemwork Kassahun is a distinguished scholar and professional with a strong foundation in Library and Information Science and Rural Development. Dr. Kassahun holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Science from the University of South Africa (expected 2025), a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Botswana, and a Master's Degree in Rural Development from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Their academic journey also includes a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from Addis Ababa University. Dr. Kassahun has a significant professional background in academic libraries, having served in various capacities at Botho University, including Librarian, Senior Executive Librarian, and Principal Librarian. This extensive experience underscores a deep commitment to information management, access, and service within the academic community.

Publications

The Attitudes of Academic Reference Librarians Towards Information Brokers

Information Brokers and Reference Services

2019

Enabling Knowledge Sharing with an Institutional Repository

Seventh IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2007)

2007

2018 Annual Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors

Atla Summary of Proceedings

2019

Education

University of South Africa Press

PhD , Information Science

Pretoria

University of Botswana

Masters in Library and Information studies , Library and Information Studies / September, 2016

Gaborone

Indira Gandhi National Open University

MRD, Rural Development / July, 2010

New Delhi

Addis Ababa University College of Social Sciences

Addis Ababa

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Library and Information Science / December, 2025

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master's Degree, Rural Development / December, 2010

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor's Degree, Library and Information Science / December, 2005

Universtiy of Botswana

Master's Degree, Library and Information Science

Experience

Botho Univeristy

Botho University

Librarain / October, 2012 — Present

My responsibility includes: Managing Institutional Repository. collecting, evaluating and organizing open sources information resources; cataloging and classification, acquisition of information resources and user education and information literacy

Senior Executive Librarian / October, 2012 — Present

Principal Librarian / October, 2012 — Present

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