Evaluating a public sector organisation for SDI Readiness – The case of a South African government department

Hlela, Sibusisiwe; Coetzee, Serena; Cooper, Antony

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“…A wide range of issues, methodologies, approaches and models has been explored in studies on the status of electronic or digital readiness in the related literature. Most research studies are usually conducted in a local setting with no actual and global reflection (Fathian, Akhavan, and Hoorali, 2008;Hlela, Coetzee, and Cooper, 2016). As such, there exists no global or highly-regarded model and framework especially applicable for university libraries.…”

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Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Noorafrooz

Keshavarz

2020

Information Development

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The current research aimed to develop and evaluate a fundamental and international model for assessment of electronic readiness (e-readiness) in university libraries, following an extensive investigation of existing theoretical frameworks at national, international and organizational levels. Documentary research and analytical survey were the methods used in this study. Considering the factor loading using CFA and path analysis, the weights of every indicator, component and dimension were analyzed using SEM method. The model of assessing e-readiness constituted 4 dimensions, 12 factors and 64 indicators based on the research literature and on the opinions of related experts. Convergent validity, composite reliability and Cronbach’s alpha of all components were analyzed. Results from the CFA were then analyzed according to the structural model and indices related to goodness of fit for ensuring high quality on measuring the variables identified. Path analysis showed that human resources, electronic infrastructure, network programs and services and enablers of the networked world have a direct effect upon electronic readiness with values 0.57, 0.68, 0.77 and 0.51 respectively. Further analysis showed that the indicators skills, software, information services and investment are of higher weight and impact in their equivalent dimension. The proposed model was finally used for evaluating the e-readiness of the libraries located at one of the largest universities in Iran which showed their low readiness regarding electronic infrastructures as well as some discrepancies.

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Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Noorafrooz

Keshavarz

2020

Information Development

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Dimensions of E-Readiness in University Libraries: Identification and Prioritization Using AHP Technique

Keshavarz

Noorafrooz

2020

Libri

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The current research aimed to identify and prioritize the main dimensions underlying the concept of electronic readiness (e-readiness) in university libraries. A mixed exploratory method was used as the research methodology including documentary and survey methods. The literature coding process was confirmed by two different researchers in related fields, which resulted in a conceptual framework including 66 indicators, 12 components and four main dimensions of human resources, electronic infrastructures, networked programs and services, and enablers of the network world. To assess the indicators, a reliable and validated questionnaire derived from the framework was administrated among 221 participants including faculty members in related fields in Iran. By identifying the reliable items using a one-sample t-test, a refined AHP version of the initial questionnaire was also administrated among a set of 20 managers of university libraries located at Tehran city. Findings confirmed the consistency comparison for different matrices, which then resulted in satisfactory and reliable relevance for all components. Findings also showed that the dimensions network programs and services, human resources, electronic infrastructures and enablers of the networked world had the standard relevance respectively. The final framework and its priorities provide library managers and policymakers in higher education with a list of indicators and considerations for appraisal purposes.

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Evaluating a public sector organisation for SDI Readiness – The case of a South African government department

Abstract: Spatial data infrastructure (SDI) facilitates the collection and sharing of geographic information developed by different organisations. As a result, SDI initiatives

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Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Dimensions of E-Readiness in University Libraries: Identification and Prioritization Using AHP Technique

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