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dc.contributor.authorSaravani, S.
dc.contributor.authorHaddow, Gaby
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T15:06:10Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T15:06:10Z
dc.date.created2011-12-04T20:01:25Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.identifier.citationSaravani, Sarah-jane and Haddow, Gaby. 2011. The mobile library and staff preparedness: Exploring staff competencies using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model. Australian Academic and Research Libraries. 42 (3): pp. 179-190.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43242
dc.description.abstract

This paper presents preliminary findings of a study investigating the current state of preparedness of staff at institutes of technology and TAFE libraries across Australia and New Zealand in relation to delivering services through mobile technologies. In particular, the skills, knowledge, and competencies of staff in relation to mobile technologies are discussed, as well as the specific on-the-job training required to develop confident and capable staff in a mobile environment. A slightly modified version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was tested as a predictor of behavioural intention and use behaviour. Initial analysis of data revealed a range of themes relating to technical functionality, management, service delivery, and adaptability as important to staff skills and knowledge.

dc.publisherAustralian Library and Information Association
dc.subjectmobile libraries
dc.subjectlibrarian competencies
dc.subjectUnified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model
dc.subjectlibrarian skills
dc.titleThe mobile library and staff preparedness: Exploring staff competencies using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume42
dcterms.source.number3
dcterms.source.startPage179
dcterms.source.endPage190
dcterms.source.issn0004-8623
dcterms.source.titleAustralian Academic and Research Libraries
curtin.departmentSchool of Media, Culture and Creative Arts
curtin.accessStatusOpen access


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