ERIC Number: EJ955073
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Publication Date: 2011-Sep
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The Mobile Library and Staff Preparedness: Exploring Staff Competencies Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model
Saravani, Sarah-Jane; Haddow, Gaby
Australian Academic & Research Libraries, v42 n3 p179-190 Sep 2011
This paper presents preliminary findings of a study investigating the current state of preparedness of staff at institutes of technology and TAFE libraries across Australia and New Zealand in relation to delivering services through mobile technologies. In particular, the skills, knowledge, and competencies of staff in relation to mobile technologies are discussed, as well as the specific on-the-job training required to develop confident and capable staff in a mobile environment. A slightly-modified version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was tested as a predictor of behavioural intention and use behaviour. Initial analysis of data revealed a range of themes relating to technical functionality, management, service delivery, and adaptability as important to staff skills and knowledge. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: On the Job Training, Libraries, Foreign Countries, Delivery Systems, Technology Uses in Education, Models, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Questionnaires, Librarians, Information Technology, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; New Zealand
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