Virtual and augmented reality as predictors of users’ intention to use Lagos State Public Library, Lagos State, Nigeria
ISSN: 0264-0473
Article publication date: 18 August 2023
Issue publication date: 6 September 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are a significant part of smart libraries in the information age. Hence, their adoption is inevitable in the technological age. This study aims to examine VR and AR as predictors of library users’ intention to make use of public libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts a descriptive survey approach. Using the random sampling technique, a questionnaire was adopted to collect data from the users of public libraries in Ikorodu Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample size for the study is 229. Data were analysed using the IBM-Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (version 23). Descriptive statistics (frequency counts and simple percentage) and inferential statistical (simple linear regression and Sobel test) were used to analyse collected data.
Findings
The findings revealed that the users have a positive valence towards VR and AR. Results showed that library users would be influenced by subjective norms to make use of VR and AR. Findings revealed that users need the cooperation of librarians to use the technologies.
Originality/value
The study established that the users have a positive attitude and normative beliefs towards using the library if VR and AR technologies are introduced in library and information services in public libraries. This provides a theoretical underpinning to use VR and AR to enhance users’ intention to use public library.
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Acknowledgements
Disclosure statement: None of the authors has financial and non-financial competing interests in this research study.
Citation
Adeyemi, I.O., Sulaiman, K.A., Abdulsalam, Z.M. and Issa, A.O. (2023), "Virtual and augmented reality as predictors of users’ intention to use Lagos State Public Library, Lagos State, Nigeria", The Electronic Library, Vol. 41 No. 5, pp. 682-699. https://doi.org/10.1108/EL-03-2023-0075
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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