Table 8

Frequency of provision of information resources

To what frequency do you provide the following information resources and other library services?
VariablesNever (1)Sometimes (2)Often (3)Mean
Providing online information programs6 (13.3)10 (22.2)29 (64.4)2.51
Off-campus access to online information resources6 (13.3)13 (28.9)26 (57.8)2.44
Using social media for interaction and communication with library users10 (22.2)9 (20.0)26 (57.8)2.36
Subscription to open-access journals and e-books10 (22.2)9 (20.0)26 (57.8)2.36
Providing online reference services such as ask-a-librarian and LibGuides8 (17.8)13 (28.9)24 (53.3)2.36
Marketing online library services and information resources8 (17.8)17 (37.8)20 (44.4)2.27
Loan of equipment such as laptops, tablets, iPads and smartphones38 (84.4)2 (4.4)5 (11.1)1.27
Weighted mean = 2.22; and remark = often

Note(s): Decision rule: if mean is 1.0–1.49 = never; 1.50–1.99 = sometimes; 2.0–3.0 = often; and cut-off mean = 2

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