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| Personal Name | Ileto, Dina I. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Information technology in Philippine libraries : an analysis using the Hegelian Dialectic |
| Date Issued | July 2016 |
| Abstract | This research determined the evolution of the library and its dichotomy with technology and identified progress of change in the library, librarianship and library services in the country. By attaining the objectives of this study, the current state of the libraries in the Philippines was determined and by applying the dialectics of Hegel (thesis, antithesis and synthesis), the Philippine libraries' different turning points were identified. Finally, the research examined these turning points and their importance to the study of Information and Library Science. This study referred to and reviewed qualitative research from electronic databases and published works. Researches relevant to the topic of technological adoption, and their application to organization' Information Technology (IT) adoption, both directly or indirectly related to the topic, were considered for this study. The main part of the research was sourced from recent lecture presentations, journal topics and Powerpoint presentations. It application to the Philippine libraries' recent studies was mainly about the infusion of technology in different formats and in different degrees of requirements of each library. All relevant articles and published works gathered were thoroughly read, reviewed and evaluated. All possible relevant topics were used to achieve the objectives of this study. The stream of events, as well as other factors--such as war, creation and implementation of laws and other environmental changes--played a major role in the shift in focus of library development. Using Hegel's dialectics of thesis, antithesis and synthesis, the study was able to delineate the dynamic changes of the library. From an institution focused on educating the Filipino people, the library has blossomed into an institution that develops the ability of Filipinos to transform their own technology-based instruments and their own tools for providing service. Librarianship likewise developed into a profession w |
| Degree Course | Master of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Philippines; Libraries; Technology adoption |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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