Situation Awareness of Artificial Intelligence Technologies among Librarians in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.56556/jtie.v4i1.1225Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Situation Awareness, Academic Librarians, Library services, NigeriaAbstract
The use of Artificial intelligence technologies is gaining momentum across all sectors including librarianship. Investigation into factors that predict adoption among librarians is crucial in enhancing adoption. Consequently, this study applied situation awareness theoretical model to examine awareness of AI among a certain group of academic librarian in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population consist of 125 librarians selected from 18 Universities in Edo and Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 107 librarians filled the questionnaire and total enumeration technique was adopted because of the manageable size of the population. Findings revealed that the respondents have high level of situation awareness with regards to perception, comprehension and projection of AI technologies. The results also show that librarians are aware of AI technologies and its functionality for information discovery, access and other information service functions. The study concludes with recommendations.
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