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Library resources constraints, frustration, and user behavior: An empirical library operations study
Raphael Aryee1, Evelyn Ogboo Apronti Tetteh2
1Faculty of Business Administration, Methodist University Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Purpose:
The lack of requisite library resources has an enormous effect on academic life in most universities. While previous studies have suggested that the lack of resources such as textbooks affects academic success, this study seeks to provide empirical evidence on the chain effect of the lack of recommended textbooks in universities.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
The study uses a quantitative dataset from 636 students from five public universities in Ghana collected using well-structured questionnaires. The study adopts exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the measurement and structural models.
Findings:
The study concludes that limited library resources (such as recommended textbooks) frustrate library users and eventually birth antisocial behaviors such as stealing, hiding, and eroding books (or pages).
Originality/Value:
This study highlights the significance of providing adequate library resources. It also guides library managers, policymakers, and scholars to manage library resources effectively.
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