Requisite Information and Communication Technology Skills and Knowledge for Fostering Embedded Librarianship Practices in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorMushi, Carren
dc.contributor.authorMwantimwa, Kelefa
dc.contributor.authorWema, Evans
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-18T11:49:14Z
dc.date.available2024-08-18T11:49:14Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionAbstract. Full text available at https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2024.2328775
dc.description.abstractThis study has examined librarians’ possession of information and communication technology (ICT) skills and knowledge that are requisite to practicing embedded librarianship in Tanzanian academic libraries. An exploratory cross-sectional design and qualitative and quantitative approaches have been employed by the study to collect data from 166 librarians and 6 library directors. While the data collected using a questionnaire have been analyzed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions version 21, those collected using interviews have been analyzed thematically. The study reveals that librarians have inadequate ICT skills and knowledge needed to effectively implement embedded librarianship. More specifically, the librarians lack the skills and knowledge needed to deploy sophisticated ICT tools, software, and online platforms. Regarding the ways through which librarians acquired the ICT skills and knowledge they had, the study reveals diverse sources. To effectively practice embedded librarianship, the study recommends both long-term and short-term ICT training for library professionals.
dc.identifier.citationMushi, C., Mwantimwa, K., & Wema, E. (2024). Requisite Information and Communication Technology Skills and Knowledge for Fostering Embedded Librarianship Practices in Tanzania. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 30(1), 72-91.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/13614533.2024.2328775
dc.identifier.otherDOI: 10.1080/13614533.2024.2328775
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.udom.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12661/4712
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInforma UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartofNew Review of Academic Librarianship
dc.subject(ICT) skills and knowledge
dc.subjectembedded librarianship
dc.subjectacademic libraries
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleRequisite Information and Communication Technology Skills and Knowledge for Fostering Embedded Librarianship Practices in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.volume30
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