The Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Performance of IMMS Libraries and Information Centres Worldwide: A Technology Assessment | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Rasheed Ahmed: Department of General Subjects, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia

2. Muhammad Rafiq: Department of General Subjects, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia

Abstract:

This technology assessment looks at how new technologies affect the efficiency and quality of services in Integrated Management and Maintenance Systems (IMMS) libraries and information centres worldwide. It focuses on the main problems related to barriers in adopting technology and how they impact performance. Through a detailed examination of both quantitative and qualitative data collected from surveys and case studies, the study shows that even with notable progress in integrating technology, barriers like poor training, limited budgets, and reluctance to change still hinder optimal performance. Important findings suggest that libraries that manage to overcome these challenges see tangible improvements in information retrieval times, user interaction, and overall satisfaction with services. These findings highlight the need for creating a supportive atmosphere for technology adoption in healthcare settings, where timely and accurate information is crucial. Additionally, the implications of this study go beyond just IMMS libraries, indicating that better technological integration could lead to wider improvements in healthcare delivery systems. By shaping policy and practice, this research adds to the ongoing conversation about technology and healthcare, emphasising the need for strategic investment in technology infrastructure to achieve the full potential of information centres in enhancing patient care and improving organisational efficiency.

Page(s): 6763-6779

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00527

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Emerging Technologies IMMS Libraries Information Centres Performance Technology AssessmentWorldwide Impact Library and Information Science

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