Ease-of-Use and User-Friendliness of Cloud Computing Adoption for Web-Based Services in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria

Kayode, Adeniyi Isaiah; Tella, Adeyinka; Akande, Samson Oyeniyi

doi:10.1080/10875301.2020.1837326

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“…From the characteristic information of respondents as indicated in Table 1, findings revealed that the majority of respondents are male represented by 77.5% while their female counterparts constituted the minority represented by 22.5%. This finding coincided with other previous findings related to this research (Edwin, 2018;Kayode et al, 2020) while it contradicted other previous findings related to this research (Oliveira et al, 2014). Similarly, findings on the qualifications of respondents revealed that 1.3% had a PhD, 27.8% had masters, 39.7% had a Degree/HND, 20.5% had a Diploma/NCE and 10.6% had other qualifications not mentioned here.…”

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Investigating librarians’ intention to use artificial intelligence for effective library service delivery: A partial least square-structural equation modeling-based approach

Yakubu¹,

Yagana²,

Umar³

2023

dujopas

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Due to the information exploration coupled with the increased number of library users across the globe, servicing the users efficiently and in a simple manner became difficult, leading librarians to think of a better alternative. Artificial intelligence is one of the best options to mitigate issues of inefficient service delivery but has not been used enough in most Nigerian academic libraries and specifically North-eastern Nigerian academic libraries. This research, therefore, aims at examining the factors that can influence the librarians’ intention to use artificial intelligence in their libraries for better and more efficient service delivery to library patrons using the theoretical lenses of the Theory of Plan Behaviour (TPB). A quantitative method using a cross-sectional approach was adopted and a questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Three federal university libraries from North-eastern Nigeria were covered and 242 professionals and para-professionals librarians composed the population of the research. G*Power application was used to estimate the minimum sample size of the research amounting to 119 samples thus, a proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used in obtaining the sampling. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20 and Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that TPB’s theoretical variables were positively significant factors that influenced the librarians’ intention to use Artificial Intelligence in their respective libraries. Equally, the finding further revealed that the librarians indicated a high intention to use artificial intelligence in their libraries. The use of more advanced theory, the inclusion of more samples and considering a specific artificial intelligence tool were recommended for future research.

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“…Library service efficiency is declining due to unprecedented in-and-out of information in the libraries (Hayani et al, 2021). Attending to all users' requests tend to be impossible as a result of too much of it (Kayode et al, 2020;Makinta et al, 2019).…”

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Investigating librarians’ intention to use artificial intelligence for effective library service delivery: A partial least square-structural equation modeling-based approach

Yakubu¹,

Yagana²,

Umar³

2023

dujopas

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“…"As learners demand change, so must public college libraries," Miller contends (2010). Because of its new position as an eco-literacy center, the public college library system is expanding dramatically (Kayode et al, 2020). The UN Agenda 2030 calls for libraries and other educational institutions to assist the SDGs.…”

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Eco Literacy: Assessing the Contribution of Public Sector College Libraries of Bahawalpur District

Latif

Khalid

Rasheed

et al. 2023

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The eco-literacy study is relatively recent. E-literacy is the capacity to analyze an ecosystem and take action to preserve or restore it. This method might aid in bottom-up change. Eco literacy aids in the resolution of eco-challenges. Teaching, reading aloud to children, and using fashion as a platform may assist individuals in comprehending eco-concerns. The study is carried out to examine the role of public sector college libraries in eco-literacy; to identify the demographic factors related to eco-literacy and to assess college teachers' and librarians' perception of public sector college libraries' participation in eco-literacy. The current study is descriptive in nature and Cross tabulation chi squares are used to obtain a representative cross-section of the population's views and sentiments on a current issue through a survey. The participants of the study were the academics and librarians of the colleges in Bahawalpur District. Participants in the study also had a more positive perception of libraries' role in fostering a more sustainable society and were likelier to say they would attend sustainability events hosted by a library. The current study led to the need for more empirical research on sustainable libraries and how the public sees libraries' efforts to promote eco-responsibility. However, more research is required to fill a gap in the existing empirical literature.

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“…From the Nigerian perspective, in particular, several empirical studies have revealed varying results regarding cloud computing acceptance [54]- [57]. Research highlighted that the continuation of automating library services through the Internet remains unclear despite the proliferation of ICT [58].…”

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“…Survey method Nil There is a knowledge inadequacy of Cloud Computing adoption determinants by librarians Nigeria / [54] Focus group method using interview Nil Cloud computing is adopted but seriously constrained by so many challenges Nigeria / [67] Model Application Nil Cloud computing has not adopted Nigeria / [12] Survey method Nil Librarians have very poor perception and awareness of what cloud computing is all about Nigeria / [68] Survey method TAM Librarians are aware of cloud computing but its adoption is completely at a nascent stage due to a lack of trust and policies regarding cloud usage Nigeria / [59] Survey method UTAUT and TAM Most librarians are not aware of cloud computing as only a few use it Nigeria / [57] Survey method TAM due some numerous challenges, the cloud computing adoption level is not up to expectations Nigeria / [69] Survey method Librarians use cloud computing partially, despite the fact that they are aware of it. Nigeria / [56] Survey method using questionnaire and observation Nil low visibility of OPAC, too much depending on in-house ICT facilities, and non-adoption of cloud computing in libraries represented by 68.42%, with discrepancies among the few that have adopted Nigeria / [66] Survey method Nil The librarians only implement some basic parts of cloud computing such as social media despite the fact that they are aware of it Nigeria / [71] Survey method Nil The librarians are familiar with cloud computing and they use it to some extent Ghana / [65] Survey method TOE 6 of the TOE variables are significant for cloud computing adoption in Ghana Ghana / [63] Questionnaire and interview DeLone and McLean…”

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Exploring the empirical studies of cloud computing adoption in anglophone West African countries’ academic libraries: a review

Yakubu

Kassim²,

Husin

2023

International Conference on Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Computational Science, Education, and Communication (ICMSCE 2

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Cloud computing offer an important role in almost all online transactional activities that involve a substantial exchange of information. However, studies have revealed that despite the important roles of cloud computing, most libraries in higher educational institutions in some West African Countries have not adopted the technology. Additionally, existing empirical studies on the adoption of cloud computing in English-speaking countries of West African academic libraries are low and vary from one country to another as well as from one geo-political region to the other. This necessitates the need to explore the existing empirical studies which were carried out on the adoption of cloud computing level and its impact in academic libraries in West Africa such as Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria. Several online academic databases were used as sources of data for this study using relevant keywords. As such, this study reviewed the existing empirical research on cloud computing acceptance within West Africa which revealed varying results concerning cloud computing acceptance in academic libraries. results revealed that the majority of the existing studies of cloud computing in academic libraries were found to be focused in Nigeria, and the findings further revealed that the Southern and Eastern parts of Nigeria have more studies compared to the other parts. Based on this outcome, this study recommends additional empirical study to be conducted on cloud computing adoption among the Anglophone Countries of West African academic libraries, as the factors for technology adoption may likely differ from one area to the other.

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Ease-of-Use and User-Friendliness of Cloud Computing Adoption for Web-Based Services in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Investigating librarians’ intention to use artificial intelligence for effective library service delivery: A partial least square-structural equation modeling-based approach

Investigating librarians’ intention to use artificial intelligence for effective library service delivery: A partial least square-structural equation modeling-based approach

Eco Literacy: Assessing the Contribution of Public Sector College Libraries of Bahawalpur District

Exploring the empirical studies of cloud computing adoption in anglophone West African countries’ academic libraries: a review

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