Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Services among Academic Librarians: Perceived Advantages and Barriers in Islamabad
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| contents | Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Services among Academic Librarians: Perceived Advantages and Barriers in Islamabad Abid Hussain Muhammad Ismail Foreign Countries Telecommunications Handheld Devices Barriers Academic Libraries Librarians Librarian Attitudes Technology Integration Library Services Program Effectiveness This study examines the factors influencing the adoption of mobile services, their advantages, and the barriers academic librarians face in Islamabad, Pakistan. The study used survey method of research using quantitative approach. After an extensive literature review, a structured questionnaire was developed to collect data from academic librarians of Islamabad, Pakistan. The findings show that most librarians perceived mobile services as a good omen for academic libraries and showed great interest. However, factors like data security measures, individual attitudes, librarians' resistance, the bombardment of extensive information, and the level of digital literacy and technical skills are a few factors influencing mobile services in academic libraries. The research emphasizes the potential advantages of mobile integrations. It suggests that adopting smartphones will foster library services, enhance accessibility and tailor strategies to promote seamless integration among academic libraries. The study reports significant findings with implications for Library and Information Science (LIS) education, policymaking, and scholarly research as well as ongoing professional development initiatives for academic librarians nationwide. |
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| spellingShingle | Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Services among Academic Librarians: Perceived Advantages and Barriers in Islamabad Abid Hussain Muhammad Ismail Foreign Countries Telecommunications Handheld Devices Barriers Academic Libraries Librarians Librarian Attitudes Technology Integration Library Services Program Effectiveness Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Services among Academic Librarians: Perceived Advantages and Barriers in Islamabad Abid Hussain Muhammad Ismail Foreign Countries Telecommunications Handheld Devices Barriers Academic Libraries Librarians Librarian Attitudes Technology Integration Library Services Program Effectiveness This study examines the factors influencing the adoption of mobile services, their advantages, and the barriers academic librarians face in Islamabad, Pakistan. The study used survey method of research using quantitative approach. After an extensive literature review, a structured questionnaire was developed to collect data from academic librarians of Islamabad, Pakistan. The findings show that most librarians perceived mobile services as a good omen for academic libraries and showed great interest. However, factors like data security measures, individual attitudes, librarians' resistance, the bombardment of extensive information, and the level of digital literacy and technical skills are a few factors influencing mobile services in academic libraries. The research emphasizes the potential advantages of mobile integrations. It suggests that adopting smartphones will foster library services, enhance accessibility and tailor strategies to promote seamless integration among academic libraries. The study reports significant findings with implications for Library and Information Science (LIS) education, policymaking, and scholarly research as well as ongoing professional development initiatives for academic librarians nationwide. |
| title | Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Services among Academic Librarians: Perceived Advantages and Barriers in Islamabad |
| topic | Foreign Countries Telecommunications Handheld Devices Barriers Academic Libraries Librarians Librarian Attitudes Technology Integration Library Services Program Effectiveness |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1464309 |