...Shazia Nazir; Khurram Shahzad; Shakeel Ahmad Khan Purpose This study aims to investigate the adoption of cloud computing by university libraries in Punjab province, Pakistan, identify the awareness of university librarians about the use of cloud computing in libraries, reveal the problems faced...

... for librarians in implementing electronic learning for their CPD. Originality/value This study is fruitful for library leadership to apply the emerging technologies to benefit from electronic learning for career development to deliver value-added services to the end users of university libraries. Khurram...

... different disciplines and universities on the role of social media tools to market university libraries. Design/methodology/approach It is a survey-based study that used the questionnaire as its chief data collection instrument designed to be administered to library professionals (n = 100...

...Khurram Shahzad; Shakeel Ahmad Khan; Abid Iqbal Purpose This study aims to identify the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on university libraries and to reveal challenges associated with the adoption of AI-powered applications in libraries. Design/methodology/approach A systematic...

... research design followed by a survey method was applied. Data were collected from 174 professional librarians of 58 university libraries in Punjab province, Pakistan. Findings The findings of the study revealed that the adoption of AI enhances innovative learning. The results displayed that AI adoption...

... positive impact on the professional development of university librarians. Results revealed that online learning assists in the provision of sustainable, innovative library services in university libraries. Originality/value The study has offered a model in light of the study's quantitative...

.../methodology/approach Quantitative research design followed by a survey method under an extended theory of motivation was applied. Data were collected from 123 professional librarians of 79 university libraries in Punjab province, Pakistan. The study tested hypotheses having used regression statistical test...

... libraries in Africa, Zimbabwe included, are still at their infancy regarding use of Web 2.0 tools. These developments suggest low exploitation of the potential of social media in Zimbabwean university libraries despite their critical role in enhancing library and information services delivery...

...), indicating the users were satisfied with the service provided by their libraries. Originality/value The model was developed in the current context of university libraries, which produced appropriate results. It will prompt further research on service quality assessment in academic libraries globally...

...Chukwuma Clement Okeji; Eriye Chris Tralagba; Ifeyinwa Calista Obi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the digital literacy skills possessed by librarians working in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire was developed using...

... with opportunities for learning and continuing professional development and speedy promotion were significant perceived factors to attract and retain the talented professionals in university library settings. Practical implications The study would be helpful for policymakers and administrators to hire and retain...

... not achieve the expected results. Certain critical success factors need to be in place for successful implementation. This paper aims to investigate the key success factors to service reengineering in an effort to establish their extent of application in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology...

...Md. Habibur Rahman; Md. Shiful Islam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the present status of implementing innovative radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in university libraries of Bangladesh. The main obstacles of implementing this technology among university libraries...

... evidence within the context of university libraries in Nigeria. The purpose of this study is to determine how knowledge management affects innovative services in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative approach and used questionnaire to collect data...

... of this paper is to evaluate the maturity statuses of a selection of Nigerian university libraries in a study to investigate their quality management (QM) approaches. The study provides recommendations for means to attain the required statuses in academic library development. Design/methodology/approach...

...Sumaira Hussain; Saira Hanif Soroya Purpose This paper aims to explore the factors affecting the job satisfaction level of paraprofessional staff working in Higher Education Commission (HEC)-recognized public and private sector university libraries. Design/methodology/approach The study...

...). Androniki Kavoura can be contacted at: nkavoura@teiath.gr © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Gender Electronic media Finland Entrepreneurs Information centres University libraries Innovation in the world of markets safeguards the viability of the companies or the organisations...

... Publishing Limited 2016 Cloud computing University libraries Cloud computing in India Indian academic libraries In recent years, the information technology sector has witnessed technological turmoil in the form of cloud computing. The concept of cloud computing has been defined...

...Mayank Yuvaraj Purpose – The paper aims to examine the characteristic elements of various organizational factors to identify whether a favourable climate for implementing and sustaining cloud computing in Banaras Hindu University library system (BHULS) existed. Design/methodology/approach...

...Saowapha Limwichitr; Judith Broady-Preston; David Ellis Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on organisational cultural change and problems in its implementation, focussing on the case of building a learning organisation (LO) within university library context...