DETERMINANTS AND BARRIERS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZATION FOR SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION AMONG LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA
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https://doi.org/10.5281/الكلمات المفتاحية:
Library and Information Science، Barriers، Utilization، Emerging Technologies، Scholarly Communication، Nigeriaالملخص
This study investigated the determinants and barriers to the utilization of emerging technologies for scholarly communication among Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in Federal Universities in North-East Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 270 respondents across three selected federal universities. A total of 263 responses were returned and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that key barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies include limited financial resources, inadequate digital infrastructure, insufficient training opportunities, and lack of institutional support. Similarly, factors such as availability of technological infrastructure, perceived usefulness, digital literacy, and institutional support were identified as significant determinants of utilization. The study recommends that Federal Universities in North East Nigeria should secure increased financial support and establish partnerships with technology providers and research institutions to enhance access to essential digital tools. Furthermore, university management should invest in technical upgrades and capacity-building initiatives to improve the adequacy and use of emerging technologies for scholarly communication among LIS professionals in the region.
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