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A study of librarians' perceptions and adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2021; Elsevier BV; Volume: 47; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.acalib.2020.102299

1879-1999

Nse Emmanuel Akwang,

Wikis in Education and Collaboration

This paper surveyed the librarians' perceptions and adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in academic libraries in public institutions in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study specifically examined the constructs of librarians' perceptions of Web 2.0 Technologies in line with a model modified by the researcher; assessed the Web 2.0 tools adopted in the libraries; and identified the constraints to the adoption of the Web 2.0 technologies in the six (6) academic libraries in public institutions in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The entire population was 60 professional librarians with at least a bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science. The study targeted professional librarians because it is assumed they have the qualifications, experience and exposure needed in the adoption of Web technologies. The population was used as sample since the size was small and manageable. The data collected using researcher-developed questionnaire was analyzed with descriptive statistics in form of frequency counts, simple percentage and chart. The findings revealed that majority of librarians have the perception that Web 2.0 technologies are useful and could enhance their job performance; that Web tools are clear and easy to understand; that fellow librarians, library users, host institutions, etc., expect them to use the tools. However, the result showed a low level of web technologies adoption across the libraries. The major constraints to adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State include high cost of technology, poor access to web tools, budget constraints, inadequate training for librarians, and restrictive ICT policies. The recommendations made were proper funding, staff training and re-training, update of library facilities to include web 2.0 offerings, etc. Areas for further studies were also suggested.