Authors :
Suleiman Abdullahi, Mnla, cln; Abdullahi A. Dewa
Volume/Issue :
Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 8 - August
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DOI :
10.38124/IJISRT20AUG302
Abstract :
This study was conducted to examine
makerspace as emerging technology and innovation in
academic libraries: a call for adoption in ATBU library,
Bauchi. Bauchi state, Nigeria. The population of the
study comprised of 26 ATBU academic
librarians.Survey research method was adopted for the
study. Questionnaire was used as a data collection
instrument. Frequency counts and simple percentages
were used in analysing the data collected. The study
revealed that academic librarians of ATBU are unaware
of makerspace as a new emerging technology and as
such a call for its adoption is paramount. Highlight of
some benefits for adoption of makerspace in libraries
were made which includes, Increased motivation of
academic librarians and students, enhanced learning
activity among academic librarians and users, and
create interdisciplinary teamwork among the academic
librarians and library users. The study recommended
among others, Academic librarians should embrace the
new emerging technology and participate fully through
training on the new technology and bring about the
development of Makerspace in their libraries. This will
also go a long way in creating and sharing of new ideas
among themselves
Keywords :
Makerspace, Technology, Innovation, Academic Librarie
This study was conducted to examine
makerspace as emerging technology and innovation in
academic libraries: a call for adoption in ATBU library,
Bauchi. Bauchi state, Nigeria. The population of the
study comprised of 26 ATBU academic
librarians.Survey research method was adopted for the
study. Questionnaire was used as a data collection
instrument. Frequency counts and simple percentages
were used in analysing the data collected. The study
revealed that academic librarians of ATBU are unaware
of makerspace as a new emerging technology and as
such a call for its adoption is paramount. Highlight of
some benefits for adoption of makerspace in libraries
were made which includes, Increased motivation of
academic librarians and students, enhanced learning
activity among academic librarians and users, and
create interdisciplinary teamwork among the academic
librarians and library users. The study recommended
among others, Academic librarians should embrace the
new emerging technology and participate fully through
training on the new technology and bring about the
development of Makerspace in their libraries. This will
also go a long way in creating and sharing of new ideas
among themselves
Keywords :
Makerspace, Technology, Innovation, Academic Librarie
