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Acceptance And Attitude Toward Vaccination Against Covid-19: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Academic Librarians In Nigeria., Murtala Aliyu, Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora Mar 2023

Acceptance And Attitude Toward Vaccination Against Covid-19: A Cross-Sectional Study Of Academic Librarians In Nigeria., Murtala Aliyu, Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the level of acceptance and attitude toward vaccination against COVID-19 among academic librarians in Nigeria. It is guided by two objectives, two research questions and two null-hypothesis. The population of the study consisted of 7,287 certified librarians spread across Nigerian. Krejcie and Morgan’s table for determining sample size for research activities was used, and a response rate of 231 was achieved out of the sample size of 364. A non-probability sampling involving purposive sampling techniques was used. Self-developed questionnaire was designed using Google Form mobile application with 4-Points-Likert scale, which was administered to respondents on several LIS …


Acceptance Of Interoperable Electronic Health Record (Ehrs) Systems: A Tanzanian E-Health Perspective, Emmanuel Mbwambo, Herman Mandari Jan 2023

Acceptance Of Interoperable Electronic Health Record (Ehrs) Systems: A Tanzanian E-Health Perspective, Emmanuel Mbwambo, Herman Mandari

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

The study assessed factors that influence the acceptance of interoperable electronic Health Records (EHRs) Systems in Tanzania Public Hospitals. The study applied a hybrid model that combined the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE). Snowball sampling technique was applied and a total of 340 questionnaires were distributed to selected clinics, polyclinics and hospitals, of which 261 (77%) received questionnaires were considered to be valid and reliable for subsequent data analysis. IBM SPSS software version 27.0 was employed for data analysis. Findings indicated that relative advantage, compatibility, management support, organizational competency, training and education, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, …


Cataloguer Acceptance On Cataloguing Module In Open-Source Integrated Library System In Academic Library In Malaysia, Sharifah Nur Amirah Sarif Abdullah, Nor Saadah Md Noor Jan 2021

Cataloguer Acceptance On Cataloguing Module In Open-Source Integrated Library System In Academic Library In Malaysia, Sharifah Nur Amirah Sarif Abdullah, Nor Saadah Md Noor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper aims to identify the acceptance of cataloguers on cataloguing modules in the Open-Source Integrated Library System in an academic library in Malaysia. The research design adopted for this study is descriptive research surveys. This study involved cataloguers in the academic university library in Malaysia that have used Koha as their open-source software since 2013. The survey used an online questionnaire distributed via email to all cataloguers in the selected libraries. The questionnaire comprises questions related to acceptance of module features and module usability on the cataloguing module. The 5-point Likert scale is used to measure the cataloguer acceptance …


Human-Machine Communication And The Burden Of Reaching Internal Publics: Does Technology Acceptance Model Play A Role?, Greg H. Ezeah, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Gever Verlumun Celestine, Wogu Joseph Sep 2019

Human-Machine Communication And The Burden Of Reaching Internal Publics: Does Technology Acceptance Model Play A Role?, Greg H. Ezeah, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Gever Verlumun Celestine, Wogu Joseph

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objective of this study was to examine how variablesss from Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) play a role in determining the use of digital interfaces for internal communication in public service institutions. The researchers also examined the most preferred digital interface for internal communication among employees of public service institutions as well as the relationship between internal communication and public service delivery. A total of 385 respondents working in a public service institution took part in the study. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. To analyse the results, the researcher used both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result …


Technology Acceptance Model In The Domains Of Lis And Education: A Review Of Selected Literature, Sureni Weerasinghe Mrs, Menaka Hindagolla Dr Nov 2017

Technology Acceptance Model In The Domains Of Lis And Education: A Review Of Selected Literature, Sureni Weerasinghe Mrs, Menaka Hindagolla Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is a theoretical framework that is most extensively utilized in explaining an individual’s acceptance of an information technology or an information system. This study reviews numerous literature related to the TAM focusing on TAM applications in the domains of Library and Information Science (LIS) and Education. The different studies in these areas were evaluated to understand the modifications incorporated into this model. The study attempts provide insight on future trends in the technology acceptance model as well to help identify gaps in literature where future research could be conducted.


Review Of A Big Guy Took My Ball! By Mo Willems, Courtney Raymond Jan 2014

Review Of A Big Guy Took My Ball! By Mo Willems, Courtney Raymond

Library Intern Book Reviews

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Review Of Exclamation Mark By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Courtney Raymond Jan 2014

Review Of Exclamation Mark By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Courtney Raymond

Library Intern Book Reviews

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