The pros and cons of library automation in a resource challenged environment: A case study of KNUST library

Boateng, H; Agyemang, FG; Dzandu, MD

The pros and cons of library automation in a resource challenged environment: A case study of KNUST library

Boateng, H

Agyemang, FG Dzandu, MD

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Citation:: Library Philosophy and Practice, 2014, 2014 (1)
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Boateng, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7949-5557	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Agyemang, FG	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Dzandu, MD	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Library Philosophy and Practice, 2014, 2014 (1)	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/118897
dc.description.abstract	The study sought to ascertain the challenges and benefits of library automation and to recommend how the challenges could be addressed. The study employed single case study techniques as the research design. Semi-structured interview was used for the data gathering. Data was qualitatively analysed using a thematic approach.It highlights retrospective conversion, lack of local experts, lack of trained staffs, unstable power supply, desert of job, attitudinal problems as the challenges confronting the library. The study also shows that as a result of automation, the library is faster and efficient than before in its operations.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Library Philosophy and Practice	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Information & Library Sciences	en_US
dc.title	The pros and cons of library automation in a resource challenged environment: A case study of KNUST library	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	1	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	2014	en_US
utslib.for	0807 Library and Information Studies	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/IKM and Digital Studies Program
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Abstract:

The study sought to ascertain the challenges and benefits of library automation and to recommend how the challenges could be addressed. The study employed single case study techniques as the research design. Semi-structured interview was used for the data gathering. Data was qualitatively analysed using a thematic approach.It highlights retrospective conversion, lack of local experts, lack of trained staffs, unstable power supply, desert of job, attitudinal problems as the challenges confronting the library. The study also shows that as a result of automation, the library is faster and efficient than before in its operations.

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