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Adoption of linked data technologies among university librarians in Pakistan: Challenges and prospects
Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science ( IF 1.475 ) Pub Date : 2018-12-28 , DOI: 10.22452/mjlis.vol23no3.1
Nosheen Fatima Warraich , Abebe Rorissa

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

中文翻译:

巴基斯坦大学图书馆员采用关联数据技术:挑战和前景

本研究旨在探讨图书馆员对关联数据技术采用的看法,以及他们对在巴基斯坦大学图书馆采用这些技术的兴趣程度。它还确定了他们认为阻碍他们在图书馆中采用和有效实施关联数据技术的障碍。这是一项基于调查研究设计的定量研究。为了达到研究的目的,使用自建和验证的问卷来收集数据。调查结果表明,大学图书馆员相信在图书馆中有效采用关联数据技术。他们认为关联数据技术可以增强访问图书馆资源的传统在线工具之间的导航,并且关联数据将很快成为为图书馆信息资源管理创建元数据和记录的标准。他们渴望参加有关图书馆中关联数据应用的活动,并愿意探索将关联数据标准纳入书目记录管理的方法。障碍确实存在,例如普遍缺乏对这种新兴技术的基本关联数据概念和最佳实践的认识。为了促进研究并在图书馆和其他文化遗产机构中制定关联数据最佳实践,在金融和社会资本方面有可能在该领域进行投资。他们渴望参加有关图书馆中关联数据应用的活动,并愿意探索将关联数据标准纳入书目记录管理的方法。障碍确实存在,例如普遍缺乏对这种新兴技术的基本关联数据概念和最佳实践的认识。为了促进研究并在图书馆和其他文化遗产机构中制定关联数据最佳实践,在金融和社会资本方面有可能在该领域进行投资。他们渴望参加有关图书馆中关联数据应用的活动,并愿意探索将关联数据标准纳入书目记录管理的方法。障碍确实存在,例如普遍缺乏对这种新兴技术的基本关联数据概念和最佳实践的认识。为了促进研究并在图书馆和其他文化遗产机构中制定关联数据最佳实践,在金融和社会资本方面有可能在该领域进行投资。
更新日期:2018-12-28
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