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Technostress: Effects and Measures Among Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria

Technostress: Effects and Measures Among Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria
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Author(s): Owajeme Justice Ofua (Delta State University, Nigeria)and Tiemo Aghwotu Pereware (Niger Delta University Library, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2013
Pages: 10
Source title: Modern Library Technologies for Data Storage, Retrieval, and Use
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Chia-Hung Wei (Ching Yun University, Taiwan)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2928-8.ch018

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Abstract

This study examines technostress, its effects, and measures taken to avoid it among librarians at university libraries in Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted and 5 (five) university libraries in Edo and Delta States were used for the study. The sample size for the study was 79, using the purposive sampling technique, a questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection, and simple percentage and Chi square were used to analyze the data collected. The authors found that technostress could be avoided by librarians, by taking the following measures: purchasing user friendly interface software, regular staff training on ICTs, and developing positive attitude toward technology, and so forth.

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