University Librarians' Attitude towards Open Source Software in University Libraries in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract: This study assessed the University Librarians' Attitude Towards Open Source Software in University Libraries in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to; find out if university librarians are familiar with open source software; identify the types of software university librarians uses; assess the criteria for selecting software by university librarians; and describe librarians’ attitude towards open source software. Primary data were collected from 80 randomly selected university library staff in the study area using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings of the study revealed that over 90% of the respondents are familiar with the common library software, and that KOHA is the most preferred (76.3%) software. Similarly, cost is the major (50%) consideration for selecting the software, and that 83.7% of librarians are strongly favourable to open access software. Therefore, the study recommended that university Libraries should embrace networking and exchange programmes to enhance the capacity of their staff to use common software in the libraries. Keywords: Librarians, University, Attitude, Open Source Software. Title: University Librarians' Attitude towards Open Source Software in University Libraries in Adamawa State, Nigeria Author: Jummai Ali Kwari International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022 Page No: 421-425 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 12-September-2022 DOI: doi.org Paper Download Link (Source) researchpublish.com International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.com {"references": ["[1]\tAdegbore, A. M (2010) Automation of two Nigerian University Libraries. Library philosophy And practice.Ejournal vol.10, No.19.p. 3, 1-10.", "[2]\tDorman, D. (2002) Open Source Software and the Intellectual Commons, American Libraries, Vol. 39, No. 11, pp. 51 \u2013 54.", "[3]\tGbaje E.S (2013) Open source software a panacea for library automation in Nigeria. JIRM.Vol.3 N0.2, P.2.", "[4]\tMuller, T. (2011). How to Choose a Free and Open Source Integrated Library System. International Digital Library Perspectives. Canada. Vol 27, no1, pp.57 \u2013 78.", "[5]\tOgunrombi, S. A. & Oladokun, S. O. (2005). TINLIB: Application to Library Automation in a Nigerian University of Technology. Nigerian Libraries: Journal of the Nigerian Library Association. Vol.25 &26 (1-4)1-8.", "[6]\tPitegoff, T. M. (2001) Open Source, Open World: New Possibilities for Computer Software in Business, Business Law Today, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 52 \u2013 56", "[7]\tPund, M.A. (2014). Open source software overview and features. Paper presentation: NISCAIR, New Delhi.", "[8]\tReed, J. (2013). Jira and Read Scale: Two Tools Libraries Can Use to Enhance Reporting of Reference Transactions. Masters thesis. North Carolina.pp.1-5.", "[9]\tWeber, S (2006) The Success of Open Source. The History of Science Society Vol.97, No. 3, pp. 592 \u2013 593", "[10]\tYaacob, R.A. (2012). Attitudes concerning information technology of librarians employed in government supported university libraries in Malaysia. PhD. dissertation. University of Michigan."]}