User Experiences And Perceptions Of Online Information Resources In Libraries: A Case Of Sokoine National Agricultural Library (Snal), Tanzania

Malekani, Andrew

doi:10.4314/udslj.v9i2.26667

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“…The same explanations may also be applied to those libraries, which had no information about the service hours. Although any changes in working hours may have been communicated on other platforms such as mailing lists, social media platforms, posters and short message service (SMS) ( Shonhe, 2017 ; Malekani and Benard, 2018 ), the use of websites to share updates remains important. This is because academic and research library websites remain an essential gateway to library services ( Dominguez et al, 2015 ).…”

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“…The lack of updates on the library websites regarding changes in service arrangements and more importantly on information resources, such as special offers for free access to scholarly resources and the opportunities given by the journal publishers to publish research results related to the COVID-19 (Emerald Publishing, 2020 ), presents a serious concern because library users such as instructors, researchers and students continue to work in a restricted environment that requires continued library support. Although there might be some other means which can be used to communicate and share information resources and services ( Shonhe, 2017 ; Malekani and Benard, 2018 ), the use of library websites cannot be ignored. Table 1 presents how various universities and research libraries in Tanzania have responded to the outbreak of COVID-19 through their websites.…”

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Library Websites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mnzava

Katabalwa

2021

Alexandria

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to impact the business environment in different ways. The current paper presents how the university and research library websites in Tanzania responded to the changes in the working environment and style following the outbreak of COVID-19. This study employed a content analysis method to collect and analyse data from academic and research library websites in Tanzania. This study focuses on how library websites in Tanzania were used to update and connect library users with relevant information resources and services during the outbreak of the COVID-19. The findings show that 12 of the 24 library websites had the opening and closing hours, two university library websites had information related to the outbreak of the COVID-19 and 12 had no information related to the outbreak of the COVID-19. This study has an important practical implication for the academic and research librarians on the effective use of library websites for information sharing and communication.

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Library Websites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mnzava

Katabalwa

2021

Alexandria

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“…According to a study conducted in Tanzania by Matto (2022), the increased reliance on ICTs, such as the application of social media platforms in undertaking activities in institution of higher learning ecosystems, has resulted in the creation of large volume of data, hence necessitating the use of analytic tools for better visualisation and informed decision-making. Various studies investigated the use of social networks sites in Tanzania, including those by (Kirita & Mwantimwa, 2021;Mashindano, 2020;Masele & Rwehikiza, 2021;and Malekani & Benard, 2018). But there are inadequate investigations on the use of Big Data analytic tools among University libraries in Tanzania.…”

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Big Data Analytic Tools Usage among Academic Libraries in Tanzania

Ponera,

Kyumana

2024

AJIST

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This study examines the implementation of Big Data analytics in Tanzanian University libraries. Employing a qualitative approach within the interpretive paradigm, the study conducted interviews to collect data from 12 library staff across various University libraries in Tanzania. The qualitative data collected was analyzed using Atlasi.ti 7, focusing on emerging themes. The findings established that most University libraries in Tanzania utilize social networking sites for marketing their products and services. However, only a few academic libraries employ analytics tools such as Apache Hadoop, MongoDB, Apache Spark, Tableau, Zoho Analytics, Apache Storm, and others due to insufficient skills. The study concludes that library administrators could greatly benefit from integrating Big Data analytics into their daily operations. Recommendations include developing Big Data analytics policies to ensure proper handling of user data and offering training on the use of such analytic tools to librarians to equip them with necessary skills and techniques.

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User Experiences And Perceptions Of Online Information Resources In Libraries: A Case Of Sokoine National Agricultural Library (Snal), Tanzania

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Library Websites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Library Websites During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Big Data Analytic Tools Usage among Academic Libraries in Tanzania

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