Adoption of linked data technologies among university librarians in Pakistan: Challenges and prospects

作者: Nosheen Fatima Warraich , Abebe Rorissa

DOI: 10.22452/MJLIS.VOL23NO3.1

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摘要: This study aims to explore librarians’ perspective about the adoption of Linked Data technologies along with their level interest adopt these in Pakistani university libraries. It also identifies perceived hindrances that obstruct them and effectively implement is a quantitative based on survey research design. To meet objective study, self-constructed validated questionnaire was used collect data. Findings show librarians believe effective technology They perceive can enhance navigation between traditional online tools access library resources will soon be standard for creating metadata records information management are eager attend events application libraries willing ways incorporate standards bibliographic as well. Barriers do exist such general lack awareness basic concepts best practices this emerging technology. foster set other cultural heritage institutions, there potential invest area terms financial social capital.

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