Table 1.

Librarians’ performance expectancy on the use of social media (N = 55)

Variable/ConstructStrongly disagree (1)Disagree (2)Not sure (0)Agree (3)Strongly agree (4)MeanSD
Given the resources, opportunities and knowledge it takes to use social media, it would be easy for me to use social media applications0 (0%)0 (0%)0 (0%)36 (65.5%)19 (34.5%)3.350.482
I have the knowledge necessary to use social media0 (0%)1 (1.8%)8 (14.5%)31 (56.4%)15 (27.3%)2.821.263
I have the resources necessary to use social media0 (0%)11 (20%)4 (7.3%)30 (54.5%)10 (182%)2.761.999
I have control over using social media0 (0%)8 (14.5%)13 (23.6%)24 (43.6%)10 (18.2%)2.331.428
Specialised instruction concerning social media is available to me1 (1.8%)30 (54.5%)5 (9.1%)16 (29.1%)3 (5.5%)2.201.931
Guidance is available to me in the selection of social media applications to use1 (1.8%)16 (29.1%)11 (20%)26 (47.3%)1 (1.8%)2.091.175
A specific person or group is available for assistance with social media difficulties2 (3.6%)22 (40%)9 (16.4%)21 (38.2%)1 (1.8%)2.051.079
The social media applications are not compatible with other applications I use3 (5.5%)21 (38.2%)18 (32.7%)11 (20%)2 (3.6%)1.561.244

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