Digital Maturity of University Libraries in Nigeria

Adeleke, Akinniyi A.; Ojokuku, Yemisi; Ojo, J. S.

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“…Librarians rated their metadata development skills to enable AI as moderate, which is expected, as they are knowledge curators responsible for organizing information resources and making them available for future retrieval; however, they do not seem to have the experience of creating usable metadata. Metadata creation and curation are considered by researchers such as Adeleke (2016) and Baro et al (2019) as one important skill that librarians should master, especially with recent advancements, where AI applications are highly recognized for enhancing users’ experiences (Cox et al , 2019; Urberg, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This requires a new set of skills and competencies among library staff to enable libraries to use digital technologies and advance their library services. Several researchers (Adeleke, 2016; Martzoukou and Elliott, 2016; Tiemo, 2019; Baro et al , 2019; Hamad et al , 2021) have pointed out the need for a new set of skills related to the advancement in digital technologies for libraries to survive in this ever-growing competition. They all referred to it as a set of technological skills that enable librarians to deal with new technologies.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Librarians need to be skilled to keep pace with the advancement in smart technologies. Adeleke (2016) and Martzoukou and Elliott (2016) affirmed that librarians need to develop digital skills and competencies to establish and maintain a digital repository, including traditional library skills and knowledge, management and technical skills, familiarity with metadata creation and knowledge of copyright. In line with this, Tiemo (2019) and Baro et al ’s (2019) results indicated a high level of digital technology skills among library staff in Nigerian academic libraries in managing online resources for effective library services.…”

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The level of digital competencies for the provision of smart information service at academic libraries in Jordan

Hamad

Al-Fadel

Shehata

2023

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Purpose Technological advancement has forced academic libraries to change their traditional services and routines by adopting emerging technologies to respond to the changing information needs of their users who are now more technologically inclined and prefer to access information remotely and in a timely manner. Smart technologies are the recent trends in academic libraries. This research aims to investigate the level of smart information service implementation at academic libraries in Jordan. It also aimed to investigate the correlation between the level of smart information services offered by the libraries and the level of digital competencies among the library staff. Design/methodology/approach This research is designed using survey design to collect comprehensive information from the study participants. A questionnaire was disseminated to 340 respondents, and 246 questionnaires were returned and were suitable for analysis with a response rate of 72.4%. Findings The results indicated a moderate level of smart information service offered by academic libraries, as well as a moderate level of digital skills associated with the advocacy of smart information services. The results also indicated a strong and positive relationship between the level of smart information services at the investigated libraries and the level of digital competencies among the librarians. Practical implications The findings will help other academic libraries understand how to respond to the emergent change in users’ information-seeking behavior by understanding their available human resources competencies and the requirement to undergo this emergent change. Originality/value This paper provides insights and practical solutions for academic libraries in response to global information trends based on users’ behaviors. This research was conducted in Jordan as one of the developing countries and hence it provides insights of the situation there. It will help academic libraries in Jordan and the region to handle and cope with the challenges associated with technology acceptance based on its staff level of digital competencies. The contribution of this research that it was done in a developing country where progress in the filed can be considered slow because of many factors, mainly economics, where institutions focus on essential library objectives, which are information resources development and databases subscriptions.

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The level of digital competencies for the provision of smart information service at academic libraries in Jordan

Hamad

Al-Fadel

Shehata

2023

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“…Similarly, Urhiewhu and Emojorho (2015) reported that African universities (Nigeria inclusive) have started using technology in their daily activities. Despite previous findings of challenges resulting in low digital acceptance and use in Nigeria, many of the libraries in Nigeria have now transcended the basic and initial stages of digital maturity, while some others are at the e-Enabled level (Adeleke, Ojokuku & Ojo, 2022). This suggests that libraries in Nigeria have come of maturity digitally, to begin to pave the way or facilitate digital inclusion by creating awareness of digital technologies, making people see the benefits of using these technologies, and equipping them with the required skills increasing perceived usability.…”

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Libraries as Facilitators of Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Experience

Igbinovia,

Aiyebelehin

2023

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Background: Inclusive access and use of technology are germane to sustainable development as contained in the United Nations’ transformation agenda. As such, the need to bridge the digital gap through digital inclusion has become a critical goal for developmental institutions like libraries. Purpose: This article seeks to theoretically explore how libraries can facilitate digital inclusion for sustainable development, from the Nigerian perspective. Method: The study’s theoretical assumption hinges on the resources and appropriation theory of the diffusion, acceptance and adoption of new technologies by van Dijk (2013). The conceptualisation was based on the critical dimensions of digital inclusion (acceptance, literacy and accessibility); upon which the specific objectives of the study were structured. The opinions of the authors were situated in the context of relevant literature. Result: The study established libraries as facilitators of digital inclusion across the lines of digital acceptance, literacy and accessibility. This invariably impacts on the digital equality for sustainable development of all and sundry. Conclusion: Libraries in Nigeria, especially those attached to academic institutions are at the forefront of championing the course for digital inclusion which is a vehicle to achieving sustainable development.

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Digital Maturity of University Libraries in Nigeria

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The level of digital competencies for the provision of smart information service at academic libraries in Jordan

The level of digital competencies for the provision of smart information service at academic libraries in Jordan

Libraries as Facilitators of Digital Inclusion for Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Experience

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