Open Badges for Promoting Open Practices in the Institutional Repository: A Pilot Project

Hurrell, Christie; Ruddock, Kathryn; Pival, Paul

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“…Another study by Kumar (2017) examined the concept of the library as a commons in the context of open data. The study was based on a pilot project conducted at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Library, which aimed to promote open data sharing and collaboration among researchers.…”

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User and service provider assessment of technology readiness of library commons in selected universities in Ghana

Koteikor Baidoo,

Nwagwu

2024

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PurposeThis study assessed the technology readiness of library commons in selected universities in Ghana from the perspectives of both clients and service providers.Design/methodology/approachA sample survey research design was used to carry out the study, and the study consisted of quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data were collected from 157 of the 430 commons’ users and six library directors/commons librarians, using a questionnaire and an interview schedule respectively. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis with SPSS Ver. 22, and structural equation modelling with AMOS Ver. 23.FindingsThe study found significant relationships between the availability of learning resources and users' experience, use and satisfaction with the commons. Additionally, there were significant relationships between the readiness of the commons, users' perceptions and their satisfaction levels. The library/commons managers identified key preparedness issues, including inadequate planning and poor space allocation. Furthermore, the study revealed negative feelings among library/commons managers, such as insecurity, resistance and low confidence.Practical implicationsThe academic libraries in Ghana should evaluate their commons following the findings of this study, and use other readiness implementation tools to identify and address the gaps in their implementation of the commons.Originality/valueThis study was based on the opinions of the users and operators of the commons and focused primarily on technology-related factors. However, it is essential to evaluate other readiness factors, such as change and services, and institutional factors, using frameworks such as Hess and Ostrom’s (2005) Institutional Development Framework, to provide complementary results that can guide better implementation of the commons and improve the quality of services.

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User and service provider assessment of technology readiness of library commons in selected universities in Ghana

Koteikor Baidoo,

Nwagwu

2024

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Open Badges for Promoting Open Practices in the Institutional Repository: A Pilot Project

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User and service provider assessment of technology readiness of library commons in selected universities in Ghana

User and service provider assessment of technology readiness of library commons in selected universities in Ghana

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