Challenges to Implementing and Integrating Blockchain Technology Practices in Academic Libraries

Abstrakt

University libraries have the potential to substantially improve their users’ experience through the implementation of sophisticated BCT tools. Despite these developments internationally, very little research has been undertaken thus far within academic libraries of Pakistani regarding their acceptance of new technologies and, more specifically, the adoption of BCT. Additionally, the study aims to identify the challenges faced by university librarians during the implementation of BCT. To achieve the study's objectives, a quantitative research approach was adopted. Similarly, descriptive statistics were used to find out correlation amongst various items of the BCT challenges. The study highlights several key obstacles that hinder university librarians from adopting BCT in their libraries, including legal & ethical challenges, technical challenges, knowledge and skills challenges and organizational challenges. The study concludes with several key recommendations, including closer collaboration between the library and different university’s departments. These are specially including information technology department for technical support and assistance, improved financial support and ICT infrastructure to establish Blockchain technology-based library services, and training development plans for library staff. Insights gained from this study should contribute to the ability of university librarians of Pakistani and their staff to maximize the full potential of BCT within their institutions