Author: Semertzaki, Eva

Source: The Electronic Library, Volume 26, Number 5, 2008 , pp. 735-756(22)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - The purpose of this paper is to point out the utilization, integration and exploitation of the internet among libraries in Greece. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - A survey consisting of 44 questions was distributed to librarians in Greece to collect the data for the study. <B>Findings</B> - The study reveals that the internet is an essential and rigorous tool for librarians in Greece. It plays an important role for providing quality and quick reference services to users. <B>Research limitations/implications</B> - Limitations in this study are related to the small sample size, as well as to the number of variables studied. <B>Practical implications</B> - The findings of the study would provide some interesting insights into measuring user satisfaction after the introduction of the internet and into conducting future studies with comparable results. <B>Originality/value</B> - This is believed to be a unique paper featuring Greek libraries and internet. The information and communication technologies could have wider implications in all kinds of libraries.

Keywords: Greece; Internet; Libraries; User studies

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640470810910756

Publication date: 2008-10-03

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