Adoption of demand driven acquisition among Malaysian academic libraries: the mediating effect of readiness

Adoption of demand driven acquisition among Malaysian academic libraries: the mediating effect of readiness. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal): 7026. pp. 1-31. ISSN 1522-0222 (2022)



Abstract

Collection acquisition is continuously becoming a rigorous activity as libraries are seeking more economical path to information resources to adequately meets the needs of their users. Libraries are supporting patrons needs through demand-driven acquisition that gives them liberty to participate in library collection acquisition decision. This study investigates Malaysian academic libraries adoption of Demand-driven acquisition (DDA) model considering the mediating effect of readiness. A quantitative research approach was employed using survey questionnaire with a total of 152 responses gathered. This study demonstrates that readiness has significantly influenced DDA adoption among Malaysian academic libraries, so is awareness and socio-economic factors.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Demand Driven Acquisition (DDA), Adoption, Readiness, Awareness, Academic libraries
Taxonomy: By Subject > Information Management > Library and Information Management
Local Content Hub: Subjects > Information Management
Depositing User: Hazrul Amir Tomyang (Puncak Alam)
Date Deposited: 01 Aug 2022 09:08
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2022 09:08
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