IDENTIFYING, VALIDATING, AND MODELING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR COLLEGE LIBRARIANS IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
Keywords:
Technology Management Skills, College Librarians, Information Technology Skills, Library Competency Model, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify, validate, and propose a Technology Management Skills (TMS) Model for college librarians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. This model aims to enhance librarians' ability to manage digital resources and modernize library services in response to the evolving technological landscape.
Methodology/Research Design: The research began with a comprehensive review of existing literature and content analysis to identify the most relevant TMS. A 5-point Likert scale survey was then distributed to 187 randomly selected librarians from various college libraries in KP. The survey measured 16 TMS items, categorized into four main dimensions: Information Technology, Information Assurance and Security, Library Content Management Systems, and Social Media Skills. Data collected from the survey were analyzed using SPSS to assess the significance of each TMS item.
Findings: The findings revealed that librarians across KP assigned substantial importance to all 16 TMS items. Moreover, librarians working in government colleges rated these skills higher than those in private colleges. The results underscore the growing recognition among librarians of the importance of technology management skills in enhancing library operations and service delivery.
Originality/Value: This study contributes by proposing a tailored TMS model specifically for college librarians in KP. It recommends incorporating TMS training into Library and Information Science (LIS) curricula and encourages library administrators to promote the adoption of the model, helping librarians meet the technological demands of the profession.
