Internet usage in Greek libraries

Semertzaki, Eva

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“…For example, the Telecentre Development Programme was carried out under e‐Sri Lanka, an initiative to bridge the digital divide (Gamage and Halpin, 2007). A study on internet usage in Greek Libraries reveals that the internet is an essential and rigorous tool for librarians and at the same time plays an important role for providing quality and quick reference services to users (Semertzaki, 2008). Senior citizens are not left out in embracing the new technology as a study in New Zealand reveals that seniors are not afraid of technology, especially internet related technology (Nasmith and Parkinson, 2008).…”

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“…In order to benefit from what the internet can offer in the long run, there must be continuous and consistent usage, in short sustainable usage. Indeed, the internet has a lot of benefits to offer ranging from its very nature of providing global connectivity, multimedia capabilities and other facilities to users (Laudon and Laudon, 2000; Stewart, 2003; Semertzaki, 2008; Nasmith and Parkinson, 2008).…”

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Factors affecting sustainability of internet usage among youth

Hasim

Salman

2010

The Electronic Library

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that affect sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth in Kota Bharu, a rural town in the north east of peninsular Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThe study used survey research for obtaining data. Some 225 respondents were sampled from the young Malay internet users in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. They were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to analyse the data. The descriptive statistics included frequency, percentages, means and standard deviation while the inferential statistics included reliability test, computed means and multiple regression.FindingsFrom the results there is sustainability of internet usage among Malay youth. As far as factors that have positive effects on sustainability of internet usage is concerned, the results of the study showed that interpersonal and social network and perceived and realized benefits have significant positive effects on sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth. The results also showed that issues relating to security concerns and interruptions have significant negative effect on the sustainability of internet usage by Malay youth.Practical implicationsSustainability of usage has practical implications on the implementation of innovations, especially the internet and ICT related projects.Originality/valueThe paper is the first of its kind on sustainability of internet usage, especially among Malay youth. It contributes to the innovation diffusion process by including sustainability. It determines and measures sustainability.

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Factors affecting sustainability of internet usage among youth

Hasim

Salman

2010

The Electronic Library

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“…Internet is a network of networks and a predominant means of Information and Communication Technologies (Semertzaki, 2008). Several studies have extensively explored the use of Internet in the libraries in different countries.…”

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An Application of Information Seeking Anxiety Scale to a University Library: A Case Study at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Alahakoon

2017

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“…The survey revealed that only 28% special libraries had Internet connectivity. Also Semertzaki (2008) in his study noticed obstacles in accessing the Internet due to slow access speed and low computer capacity in some of Greek Libraries. One of the most disruptive problems to Internet application is the erratic nature of electricity in Nigeria.…”

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Application of Internet for Service Delivery in Selected Special Libraries in Kaduna Metropolis

Ikegwuiro¹

2017

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The study investigated the Application of Internet for service delivery in some selected special libraries in Kaduna state. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the kind of Internet services used in the special libraries; to ascertain the library services where internet is applied; to find out the extent of internet application in library services; to ascertain the level of satisfaction of the staff with the application of the Internet and to determine the factors that hinder the effective application of Internet in the libraries. Survey method of research was adopted. The population of the study was made up of 38 library staff from the four (4) selected special libraries. Descriptive statistical tools such as simple percentages and tables were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the application of Internet to library services is not significantly high. The study also found out that the librarians derive satisfaction in the application of Internet in their library services because it helps for effective services delivery, though some factors were discovered to be a hindrance for effective application of the Internet in the special libraries which include: low bandwidth; poor funding; erratic power supply, technology obsolescence and high cost of connectivity and maintenance. The study recommends that Internet services should be adequately used by the special libraries in Kaduna metropolis in carrying out the housekeeping operations and services of the library; libraries administrations in Kaduna metropolis should make sure that there is steady power supply in the libraries for effective use of the Internet services for service delivery; The special libraries should make sure that Internet facilities are serviced regularly; and training of staff on for effective use of the Internet. The study concludes that special libraries in Kaduna metropolis are still on the verge of meeting up with the global perspective of ICT compliance. This notwithstanding, the Internet services are available in such a way that libraries can apply them to library service to enhance the quality of their service delivery. IntroductionComputer and communication technologies have modernized the whole world of information and have penetrated in areas beyond libraries transforming nearly every aspect within society. Application of Internet and other network resources is changing the traditional library functions. In a special library Internet is applied to provide easy access to current information and convenient information exchange. Internet is an abbreviation for International Network. It is not a single Network but a collection of computers worldwide through a system of connection that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. According to Adesanya (2002), Internet is a collection of computer networks that connects million of computers around the world. It is known as the "Information Super Highway". It is increasingly becoming the solution to many information pr...

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Internet usage in Greek libraries

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Factors affecting sustainability of internet usage among youth

Factors affecting sustainability of internet usage among youth

An Application of Information Seeking Anxiety Scale to a University Library: A Case Study at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Application of Internet for Service Delivery in Selected Special Libraries in Kaduna Metropolis

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