Digital tendencies in public libraries in Balochistan, Pakistan: issues and challenges

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216208%3A11320%2F25%3ADJ9EUU25" target="_blank" >RIV/00216208:11320/25:DJ9EUU25 - isvavai.cz</a>

Result on the web

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/LM-07-2023-0060" target="_blank" >10.1108/LM-07-2023-0060</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Digital tendencies in public libraries in Balochistan, Pakistan: issues and challenges

Original language description

Purpose: In the digital age, public libraries are facing numerous challenges, and the Balochistan public libraries are no exception. This study aimed to identify current digital trends adopted by the public libraries in Balochistan and to find out about challenges and potential solutions regarding digital trends from library users. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative study was carried out and data were collected through the survey method, employing a structured questionnaire. The target population consisted of 17,953 users of 17 public libraries in Balochistan. A sample of 510 users both male and female was selected by using random sampling technique from the target population. Findings: The analysis revealed that patrons of public libraries are dissatisfied with the services offered, as they now require access to new digital trends such as fast Internet, download facilities, unlimited content on numerous resources, Wi-Fi, online reference services, universal accessibility and user-friendly interfaces. Unfortunately, public libraries in Balochistan are still lagging in terms of development. The study recommended that public libraries in Balochistan should develop and implement digital services, increase access to digital resources, hire professional librarians, professional development and collaborate with other libraries. Originality/value: The study’s findings can assist in improving public library services and granting patrons access to current information and resources in Balochisthan and other developing countries. This study’s originality stems from its use of a quantitative survey approach to gather data from 17 public libraries in Balochisthan and provide a comprehensive view of the digital challenges they face. The study’s focus on digital tendencies is relevant in today’s world, where technology is rapidly changing the way, we access and consume information. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_SC - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the SCOPUS database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10201 - Computer sciences, information science, bioinformathics (hardware development to be 2.2, social aspect to be 5.8)

Project

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Continuities

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Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Library Management

ISSN

01435124

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

45

Issue of the periodical within the volume

3-4

Country of publishing house

US - UNITED STATES

Number of pages

17

Pages from-to

157 - 173

UT code for WoS article

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85186406906