Perceptions, awareness and acceptance of library 2.0 applications among librarians at the International Islamic University Malaysia

Mansor, Yushiana and Idris, Suby Rabea Adawiyah (2010) Perceptions, awareness and acceptance of library 2.0 applications among librarians at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Webology, 7 (2). a81. ISSN 1735-188X

Preview

PDF Download (466kB) | Preview

Abstract

The paper has investigated the perceptions, level of awareness, and acceptance of Library 2.0 applications among librarians at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The paper also identified perceived factors and problems that could influence successful implementation of Library 2.0. The findings showed that there was high awareness among the librarians with Library 2.0 applications. The findings also indicated that there was high level of computer expertise among the respondents in terms of web browsers and search engines, in addition to high level of utilization in some of the Web 2.0 applications. In addition, the study observed high rates of using blogs and Wikipedia among the librarians. Though the librarians hold positive perceptions on library 2.0 applications, and indicated willingness to learn more on the utilization of 2.0 tools, they highlighted several concerns in implementing Library 2.0.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1692/11173
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Web 2.0; Library 2.0; University libraries; Malaysia
Subjects:	UNSPECIFIED
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Library & Information Science
Depositing User:	Dr Yushiana Mansor
Date Deposited:	29 Feb 2012 13:21
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2013 14:54
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11173

Actions (login required)

View Item