Barriers to digitization in university libraries of Pakistan: a developing country’s perspective

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study opted a mixed-methods research design based on quantitative (QUAN) and qualitative (QUAL) strands by using a survey researc...

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Published in:Electronic library Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 457 - 470
Main Authors: Rafiq, Muhammad, Ameen, Kanwal, Jabeen, Munazza
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Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study opted a mixed-methods research design based on quantitative (QUAN) and qualitative (QUAL) strands by using a survey research method. The subjects of the study were central libraries of the universities (both public and private sector) of Pakistan. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used for QUAN data collection in the QUAN strand. In the QUAL phase, in-depth interviews of purposely selected 25 library experts from different parts of the country were conducted. Findings Meta-inferences were drawn from the findings of both QUAN and QUAL strands. Both of the research designs provided the requisite data to answer research questions of the study. The finding revealed the barriers which were hindering the digitization activities in university libraries of Pakistan. Originality/value The findings of the study are helpful for funding bodies, university libraries and university administration. The findings are also helpful for other developing countries with similar economic and/or social landscapes.
AbstractList Identifies barriers that are hindering university libraries in Pakistan from initiating, managing and sustaining digitisation projects. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The study opted a mixed-methods research design based on quantitative (QUAN) and qualitative (QUAL) strands by using a survey research method. The subjects of the study were central libraries of the universities (both public and private sector) of Pakistan. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used for QUAN data collection in the QUAN strand. In the QUAL phase, in-depth interviews of purposely selected 25 library experts from different parts of the country were conducted. Findings Meta-inferences were drawn from the findings of both QUAN and QUAL strands. Both of the research designs provided the requisite data to answer research questions of the study. The finding revealed the barriers which were hindering the digitization activities in university libraries of Pakistan. Originality/value The findings of the study are helpful for funding bodies, university libraries and university administration. The findings are also helpful for other developing countries with similar economic and/or social landscapes.
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe study opted a mixed-methods research design based on quantitative (QUAN) and qualitative (QUAL) strands by using a survey research method. The subjects of the study were central libraries of the universities (both public and private sector) of Pakistan. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used for QUAN data collection in the QUAN strand. In the QUAL phase, in-depth interviews of purposely selected 25 library experts from different parts of the country were conducted.FindingsMeta-inferences were drawn from the findings of both QUAN and QUAL strands. Both of the research designs provided the requisite data to answer research questions of the study. The finding revealed the barriers which were hindering the digitization activities in university libraries of Pakistan.Originality/valueThe findings of the study are helpful for funding bodies, university libraries and university administration. The findings are also helpful for other developing countries with similar economic and/or social landscapes.
Author Ameen, Kanwal
Jabeen, Munazza
Rafiq, Muhammad
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  article-title: Perceptions of LIS professionals about digital libraries in Pakistan: the Pakistani perspective
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Snippet Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of Pakistan....
Identifies barriers that are hindering university libraries in Pakistan from initiating, managing and sustaining digitisation projects. Source: National...
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify barriers that are hindering digitization initiatives in university libraries of...
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SubjectTerms Academic libraries
Access to Computers
Barriers
Colleges & universities
Data acquisition
Data collection
Developing countries
Digital preservation
Digitization
Doctoral Dissertations
Electronic Equipment
Electronic Libraries
Government (Administrative Body)
Internet
Landscape
LDCs
Libraries
Library Materials
Library Services
Literature Reviews
Networks
Polls & surveys
Private sector
Research design
Research methodology
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