Preparedness towards adoption of cloud computing technologies by academic libraries in Kenya

Maina, Paul Kibet; Muthee, Daniel Wambiri

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“…the low acceptance of cloud computing in most African countries is linked to the technology divide that exists between it and advanced countries [46]. Despite so, cloud storage is still seen as the most appropriate technology alternative to on-premises storage in African sub-Saharan academic libraries [44] In Kenya, it was revealed that the cloud computing adoption and use in some nominated academic libraries is disheartening and the level of preparedness to deploy cloud computing is very poor as there are shortages of skilled staff and enabling infrastructure [10]. Similarly, it was reported that worries about the trustworthiness of cloud computing and deficiency of skill are some of the setbacks associated with cloud computing adoption in academic libraries of Kenyan [47].…”

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“…Despite the numerous benefits cloud computing offers to academic libraries, several studies reported that the adoption rate differs from one country and region [7]- [10]. Furthermore, the adoption rate in academic libraries is still considerably low [10]- [13]. Similarly, several researchers also stated that the challenges associated with cloud computing vary across countries, business domains and usage contexts [14]- [16].…”

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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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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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Comprehensive Technology Readiness Adoption Model: A Combined Approach to Assessing Cloud Technology in Higher Education in Nigeria

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2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer)

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Preparedness towards adoption of cloud computing technologies by academic libraries in Kenya

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

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

Comprehensive Technology Readiness Adoption Model: A Combined Approach to Assessing Cloud Technology in Higher Education in Nigeria

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