Author:
Simwaka Kaitano,Malanga Donald Flywell,Chipeta George
Abstract
Purpose
The study aims to present a hermeneutic literature review on records management practices in institutions of higher education in Africa to inform a prevailing records management phenomenon.
Design/methodology/approach
The review was underpinned by the hermeneutic approach as adapted from Boell and Cecez-Kecmanovic (2014). It was further guided by a qualitative analysis to underscore a critical assessment and development of themes in the study.
Findings
This process found that the management of records in Sub-Saharan African higher education is evident, but is overwhelmed by many factors. Hence, the study recommends the formulation and implementation of records management tools to guide and spur records management practices in African higher education.
Originality/value
The study operationalizes the hermeneutic approach in the records management practice.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences
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