Preliminary findings of library staffs’ preparedness in bridging the digital divide

• Main Author: Shaifuddin, Norshila
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Persatuan Pustakawan Malaysia 2009
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/33907/1/art_6_09.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/33907/; http://www.myjurnal.my/public/browse-journal-view.php?id=271

This paper reports on the rural library staffs' preparedness towards bridging the digital divide. It focuses on the knowledge of computer and internet technologies of rural library staff; the present computer and internet services provided in rural libraries; and the staffs' perception in overcoming the issues of digital divide. Data collection was carried out through telephone interviews using a guided questionnaire with twenty six respondents. The interview managed to gather ideas, useful insights and respondents suggestions in overcoming problems faced. The study found that library staff had a positive view towards bridging the digital divide. It is clear that rural library staff play a significant role in bridging the digital divide.