Perception on the Use of Mobile Phones in Retrieving Information from Academic Libraries: A developing country perspective

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  • Hasinul Elahi East West University
  • Md. Shiful Islam University of Dhaka
  • Dilara Begum East West University

Keywords:

Mobile phones, Information retrieval, Mobile-based information retrieval system, mobile applications, Library services.

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of the study is to identify the perception of the LIS specialists about the use of mobile phones in retrieving information. It investigates the present status of the LIS specialists regarding mobile phone usage, perceptions regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries and point out the possible drawbacks and their solutions for embracing mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries and providing some suggestions.

 

Design/methodology/approach – The methodology includes a quantitative approach. The authors used a survey method using a structured questionnaire to measure the perception of LIS specialists regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries.

 

Findings – The findings confirmed that the majority (72%) of LIS specialists have the experience of using mobile phones from more than 10 years. Findings also indicate that the LIS specialists overall agreed with the statements of advantages of using mobile phones with a mean score of 5.30. This paper concludes that the respondents also agreed with a mean score 5.37 regarding the possible advantages of introducing mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries.

 

Originality/value – The paper explores the original perceptions of LIS specialists regarding the use of mobile phones in retrieving information from libraries.

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Author Biographies

Hasinul Elahi, East West University

Department of Information Studies and Library Management, Lecturer

Md. Shiful Islam, University of Dhaka

Department of Information Science and Library Management, Professor

Dilara Begum, East West University

Department of Information Studies and Library Management, Associate Professor

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2018-03-31

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Elahi, H., Islam, M. S., & Begum, D. (2018). Perception on the Use of Mobile Phones in Retrieving Information from Academic Libraries: A developing country perspective. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 8(1). Retrieved from https://ijkcdt.journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijkcdt/article/view/142

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018)

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