Reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh

This article explores the reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh. Through interviews and focus group discussions with LIS professionals, four main themes emerged: personal, organizational, social, and financial factors. Personal barriers included lack of...

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Published in:INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT
Main Authors: Rahman, Md. Habibur; Ghazali, Asmadi Bin Mohammed; Sawal, Mohd Zool Hilmie Bin Mohamed
Format: Article; Early Access
Language:English
Published: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD 2024
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Online Access:https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001351872500001
author Rahman
Md. Habibur; Ghazali
Asmadi Bin Mohammed; Sawal
Mohd Zool Hilmie Bin Mohamed
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Asmadi Bin Mohammed; Sawal
Mohd Zool Hilmie Bin Mohamed
Reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh
Information Science & Library Science
author_facet Rahman
Md. Habibur; Ghazali
Asmadi Bin Mohammed; Sawal
Mohd Zool Hilmie Bin Mohamed
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spelling Rahman, Md. Habibur; Ghazali, Asmadi Bin Mohammed; Sawal, Mohd Zool Hilmie Bin Mohamed
Reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh
INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT
English
Article; Early Access
This article explores the reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh. Through interviews and focus group discussions with LIS professionals, four main themes emerged: personal, organizational, social, and financial factors. Personal barriers included lack of awareness, reluctance to learn, and fear of consequences. Organizational challenges encompassed cultural norms, change Management Strategies, and management support. Social influences included peer pressure and power dynamics, while financial factors involved budgetary constraints and ongoing operating costs, which pose significant challenges to technology adoption. Recommendations for overcoming resistance include providing training and support, fostering a culture of change, effective communication, incentivizing adoption, collaborative decision-making, pilot testing, continual evaluation, education and training, incentives and rewards, communication and collaboration, user-centered design, and change management. Implementing these strategies can facilitate technology adoption, enhancing library services in Bangladesh and beyond.
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
0266-6669
1741-6469
2024


10.1177/02666669241294249
Information Science & Library Science

WOS:001351872500001
https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001351872500001
title Reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh
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description This article explores the reasons for resistance to technology adoption in university libraries in Bangladesh. Through interviews and focus group discussions with LIS professionals, four main themes emerged: personal, organizational, social, and financial factors. Personal barriers included lack of awareness, reluctance to learn, and fear of consequences. Organizational challenges encompassed cultural norms, change Management Strategies, and management support. Social influences included peer pressure and power dynamics, while financial factors involved budgetary constraints and ongoing operating costs, which pose significant challenges to technology adoption. Recommendations for overcoming resistance include providing training and support, fostering a culture of change, effective communication, incentivizing adoption, collaborative decision-making, pilot testing, continual evaluation, education and training, incentives and rewards, communication and collaboration, user-centered design, and change management. Implementing these strategies can facilitate technology adoption, enhancing library services in Bangladesh and beyond.
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