The effect of librarians’ digital skills on technology acceptance in academic libraries in Jordan

Hamad, Faten; Al-Fadel, Maha

doi:10.1177/0961000620966644

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“…The integrated library system helps libraries to perform their various daily routine functions, technical process, record keeping, acquisition, cataloging, user management, circulation, statistical reporting, etc., efficiently and also eliminates delays (Bills, 2000;Congleton, 2002;Siddique & Mahmood, 2015;2016). Many researchers researched the use of modern technologies to automate library functions (Hamad, Al-Fadel & Fakhouri, 2021;Ahmed & Sheikh, 2021). A plenty of literature strengthens the results of the present study open-source software is a top choice of library professionals to select for library automation (Rafiq & Ameen, 2009;2010;Rehman, Mahmood & Bhatti, 2012;Siddique & Mahmood, 2015;Khan & Sheikh, 2022).…”

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Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Hassan¹,

Hamid²,

Shah³

2022

JIMP

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The purpose of this study was to get an understanding of how academic librarians perceive open-source and proprietary library software. The researchers used a survey research approach and a self-constructed questionnaire as data collection tool. The study targeted 103 library professionals working at HEC-recognized degree awarding institutions (DAIs) and universities in Lahore, both public and private sectors, yielding an 84% response rate. To meet research objectives, descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Study findings explored that library software should have the facility of advanced searching, library standards, and a user-friendly interface. Comparative analysis revealed that open-source library software contains more modules and requires highly skilled employees. On the other hand, human resources with minor skills can use proprietary software. Factors that prevent adopting OSS for academic libraries include a lack of technical support, skilled and motivated library professionals, inadequate cooperation between supervisors and subordinates, and insufficient training opportunities. Experienced library professionals should guide and offer full cooperation in the selection and implementation of software. Library schools and associations should play a decisive role through school curriculum and professional development programs in preparing graduates and practitioners for embracing modern technologies. Open-source software developers should also organize training programs for software users to work independently in libraries.

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Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Hassan¹,

Hamid²,

Shah³

2022

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“…The results are in line with Okeji et al (2019), who investigated digital literacy skills and revealed that Nigerian librarians are not very knowledgeable on computer networking, software coding and system security protection and digital content protection and the creation of different file formats. Findings also support Hamad et al (2021), who revealed that academic library professions were not very vast on advanced levels of digital literacy skills such as coding, library website development, cloud computing, big data and database designs. To ensure effective use and management of digital technologies, these advanced skills are to be acquired by the African librarians.…”

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Digital literacy skills among African library and information science professionals – an exploratory study

Subaveerapandiyan

Sinha²,

Ugwulebo³

2022

GKMC

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Purpose This study aims to assess the digital literacy of African library and information science (LIS) professionals. Digital literacy skills are required in the digital library environment. Design/methodology/approach Relevant literature was reviewed on this topic; previous study questionnaires, various university LIS curriculum, content analysis and job advertising were used for preparing the survey questionnaire. This study used an ex post facto research design. Purposive sampling was adopted in this study, and data were collected from Google form by sharing the research questionnaire by hyperlink which was undertaken from March 15, 2022 to May 24, 2022. The data were collected by a structured questionnaire. A four-point Likert scale was used to measure how library professionals acquired digital literacy skills. Content analysis of more than 500 job vacancies over the past three years (2018–2022) of library job advertisements was taken randomly. Findings This study’s findings show that the majority of the good at basic level of digital literacy skills at the same time have less in advanced digital literacy skills. The finding of this study shows the majority of them have to upgrade and learn about advanced digital literacy skills. Practical implications This study recommends adopting a new syllabus and updating a LIS curriculum based on the library’s technological development. Furthermore, this study’s potential result suggests more practical classes instead of theoretical study and it is useful to the library schools, associations, MOOC providers and lifelong learners. Originality/value This study is conducted with 102 African library professionals from 13 countries. This study discusses futuristic digital literacy skills and basic literacy skills. This study is beneficial to those who are preparing a new curriculum in LIS fields.

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“…Previous studies found that information literacy was an important predictor of students’ academic emotions (Lee & Lee, 2021a ; Hamad et al, 2021 ; Blažič & Blažič, 2020 ). For example, Guo et al ( 2015 ) found that information-literate individuals could effectively find, evaluate, seek, filter, and use information.…”

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Impact of information literacy, self-directed learning skills, and academic emotions on high school students’ online learning engagement: A structural equation modeling analysis

Zhu

et al. 2023

Educ Inf Technol

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The adoption of online learning for adolescent students accelerated with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have investigated the mechanisms influencing adolescent students’ online learning engagement systematically and comprehensively. This study applied the Presage-Process-Product (3P) model of learning to investigate the direct effects of presage factors (i.e., information literacy and self-directed learning skills) and process factors (i.e., academic emotions) on high school students’ online learning engagement; and the mediating role of process factors. Data from 1993 high school students in China (49.3% males and 50.7% females) were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The result showed that students’ information literacy, self-directed learning skills, and positive academic emotions positively predicted their online learning engagement. Moreover, the positive impact of self-directed learning skills on students’ online learning engagement was significantly and largely enhanced through the mediation effects of positive academic emotions ( = 0.606, 95% CI = [0.544, 0.674]). Based on these results, to enhance adolescent students’ online learning engagement, it is important for school administrators, teachers, and parents to improve students’ information literacy, self-directed learning skills, and positive academic emotions.

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The effect of librarians’ digital skills on technology acceptance in academic libraries in Jordan

Cited by 25 publications

References 26 publications

Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Open-Source and Proprietary Library Automation Software: A Comparative Academic Librarian's Perspective

Digital literacy skills among African library and information science professionals – an exploratory study

Impact of information literacy, self-directed learning skills, and academic emotions on high school students’ online learning engagement: A structural equation modeling analysis

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