Awareness, Adoption, and Status of Mobile-Based Library Services at University Libraries in Bangladesh: Viewpoints of Service Providers and Recipients

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Main Authors: Md. Hamidur Rahman, Shamima Yesmin
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2025
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contents Awareness, Adoption, and Status of Mobile-Based Library Services at University Libraries in Bangladesh: Viewpoints of Service Providers and Recipients Md. Hamidur Rahman Shamima Yesmin Library Services Academic Libraries Foreign Countries College Students Student Attitudes Handheld Devices Librarian Attitudes Library Personnel Expectation Adoption (Ideas) Technology Uses in Education This study aims to explore the current trends of mobile-based library services in tertiary academia across Bangladesh. Using a mixed-method approach, it investigated students' (365) awareness and expectations regarding mobile library services through a survey; an interview was conducted to assess the perspectives of library professionals (52) on adopting mobile services in university libraries. Results reveal a significant awareness gap, with 35.6% of students still unaware of mobile library services. Students expressed strong expectations for mobile platforms, indicating mobile apps and mobile-friendly websites would benefit their studies. Library professionals recognized the potential of mobile services; however, they highlighted some challenges.
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spellingShingle Awareness, Adoption, and Status of Mobile-Based Library Services at University Libraries in Bangladesh: Viewpoints of Service Providers and Recipients
Md. Hamidur Rahman
Shamima Yesmin
Library Services
Academic Libraries
Foreign Countries
College Students
Student Attitudes
Handheld Devices
Librarian Attitudes
Library Personnel
Expectation
Adoption (Ideas)
Technology Uses in Education
Awareness, Adoption, and Status of Mobile-Based Library Services at University Libraries in Bangladesh: Viewpoints of Service Providers and Recipients Md. Hamidur Rahman Shamima Yesmin Library Services Academic Libraries Foreign Countries College Students Student Attitudes Handheld Devices Librarian Attitudes Library Personnel Expectation Adoption (Ideas) Technology Uses in Education This study aims to explore the current trends of mobile-based library services in tertiary academia across Bangladesh. Using a mixed-method approach, it investigated students' (365) awareness and expectations regarding mobile library services through a survey; an interview was conducted to assess the perspectives of library professionals (52) on adopting mobile services in university libraries. Results reveal a significant awareness gap, with 35.6% of students still unaware of mobile library services. Students expressed strong expectations for mobile platforms, indicating mobile apps and mobile-friendly websites would benefit their studies. Library professionals recognized the potential of mobile services; however, they highlighted some challenges.
title Awareness, Adoption, and Status of Mobile-Based Library Services at University Libraries in Bangladesh: Viewpoints of Service Providers and Recipients
topic Library Services
Academic Libraries
Foreign Countries
College Students
Student Attitudes
Handheld Devices
Librarian Attitudes
Library Personnel
Expectation
Adoption (Ideas)
Technology Uses in Education
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1482586