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http://dx.doi.org/10.5865/IJKCT.2020.10.3.007

Awareness and Use of Cloud Computing Services and Technologies by Librarians in Selected Universities in Edo State  

Aiyebelehin, Afebuameh James (Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University)
Makinde, Bosede (Lagos state University)
Odiachi, Rosemary (Benson Idahosa University)
Mbakwe, Cynthia Chiamaka (Benson Idahosa University)
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International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology / v.10, no.3, 2020 , pp. 7-20 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the awareness and use of cloud computing services by librarians in selected universities in Edo State. A descriptive survey research design was employed and the instrument used was questionnaire. The population of the study was 132 professional and Para-professional librarians. The total enumeration technique was used to select the entire population because the size was manageable. Simple percentage, frequency count, and mean were used to analyze the data collected. From the analysis of data gathered, it was found that the librarians are aware of the use of OCLC, world cat, and Google docs to a very high extent. It was found that the librarians used cloud computing services and technologies for collection development functions and cataloging. Based on the findings it was recommended that management of the libraries should support librarians by providing adequate funding to the library in order to support the acquisition and maintenance of infrastructure for cloud computing.
Keywords
Cloud Computing; Cloud Technologies; Emerging Technologies; Library Automation; Librarianship;
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