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Awareness and adoption of quick response code by librarians in universities in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria
Esoswo Francisca Ogbomo
Abstract
Rationale of Study – Quick response code is a barcode that stores readable information using a digital device. They track information about products frequently used in marketing and advertising campaigns. The study investigated librarians’ awareness and adoption of quick response codes in universities in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria.
Methodology – A descriptive survey design was employed to establish the relationship between librarians’ awareness and the willingness to adopt QR codes using a population of 124 librarians from 14 libraries in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria. Frequencies were used to analyse the respondents' demographic information, and the statistical mean (x) was used to answer the research questions. The criterion mean was placed at 2.50.
Findings – Findings revealed that many librarians in Delta and Edo States university libraries are familiar with QR codes. Librarians are willing to use QR codes to market services to users, connect users directly to online resources, and create codes for all primary library services to users. There is a significant relationship between librarians' awareness and their willingness to adopt QR codes in university libraries in Delta and Edo states.
Implications – The study recommended that more awareness campaigns be organized to attract more librarians to QR codes.
Originality – This is original research conducted to ascertain the level of awareness and adoption of quick response codes by librarians in university libraries in Delta and Edo states, Nigeria.
