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Item Sustainability of Open Source Integrated Library Systems in University Libraries of Bangladesh: A Study(Routledge, New York, 2020) Alam, Md Jahangir; Mezbah-ul-Islam, MuhammadThis study evaluated the sustainability of the existing Open Source Integrated Library Systems (OSILS) in University Libraries of Bangladesh from the professionals‟ point of view to contribute in achieving the SDGs regarding higher education. The study was conducted among 179 library professionals from 21 university libraries to measure the sustainability of the existing OSILS (Koha) by using a structured questionnaire which was adapted after undertaking a pilot survey. The quantitative approach was used to test the hypotheses based on the primary data. The factors for the sustainability of the existing OSILS were analyzed by multiple regressions where six dimensions of sustainability were applied as independent variables, and the overall sustainability was used as the dependent variable. The Cronbach's Alpha and Bartlett's test indicated good reliability of the overall questionnaire items. Moreover, the factor analysis with varimax rotation, discriminant validity, commonalities, multicollinearity, VIF, and KMO value indicated the validity of the study. The overall mean of Koha‟s sustainability was 3.99 on a 5 point scale indicating that Koha is a sustainable OSILS which is performing efficiently in the university libraries of Bangladesh. Among the 30 sustainability statements, both “international standard options” and “OPAC” occupied the highest mean whereas the “improvement is being done based on user needs” formed the lowest mean. The regression model was established as significant (P<0.001) and explained 48.6 percent of the variation in the overall sustainability. The model revealed that the usability (P<0.001) and cost-effectiveness (P<0.004) of Koha are significant factors for its sustainability in the university libraries of Bangladesh. This study used a purposive sampling technique given its convenience for handling a large population size of 21 universities and for collecting data from the existing library professionals. As Koha is identified as a sustainable OSILS, the library professionals of Bangladesh can opt for this software to automate their libraries. This study will build consciousness among library professionals and prompt further research on continuous evaluation of the sustainability of the existing OSILS. An attempt has been made to evaluate the sustainability of OSILS in university libraries of Bangladesh for the first time. The study developed and validated an instrument for evaluating the sustainability of OSILS focusing on the experiences of the library professionals.Item Measuring User Satisfaction of Integrated Library Systems in Public University Libraries of Bangladesh(Bangladesh Journal of Information Management (BJIM), 2021) Alam, Md Jahangir; Mezbah-ul-Islam, MuhammadThe study measured the user satisfaction of integrated library systems developed by Koha in the public university libraries of Bangladesh. The survey was carried out among one hundred eighty-five users from seven public university libraries by using a structured questionnaire adapted carefully as per local arrangements after conducting a pilot survey. Individual university and category of university calculated the users' responses for satisfaction through ANOVA. Bartlett’s test of sphericity and Cronbach's alpha assessed the reliability of each multiple item scale. Moreover, KMO value, item loading, and communalities measured the validity. The overall satisfaction (3.31) ensured favorable appreciation by the users, and their satisfaction level was reasonably well. There is a significant difference (P < .018) among the satisfaction levels of users towards ILS in agricultural (3.31), engineering (3.25), science (3.75), and general (3.19) public university libraries of Bangladesh. An attempt has been made to measure the user satisfaction of Koha in the public university libraries of Bangladesh that will prompt further research on different aspects of ILS.Item Assessing user satisfaction of koha in the private university libraries of Bangladesh(The Eastern Librarian, 2020) Alam, Md Jahangir; Mezbah-ul-Islam, MuhammadThis study assessed the user satisfaction of library automation software (Koha) in private university libraries of Bangladesh. The survey conducted among three hundred seventy-two library users from thirteen private university libraries by a structured questionnaire which was adapted cautiously as per local arrangements after conducting a pilot survey. User category computed the users' responses for satisfaction through independent samples t-test. The Bartlett’s test of sphericity and Cronbach's alpha measured the reliability of each multiple-items scale. Besides, item loading, commonalities, and KMO measured the validity. The overall satisfaction (3.64) ensured favorable appreciation by the users, and their level of satisfaction was reasonably very well. The students’ satisfaction level (3.58) was significantly less (p < .006) than the teachers (3.83) in the private university libraries of Bangladesh. An attempt has been taken for the first time to assess the user satisfaction of library automation software (Koha) in the private university libraries of Bangladesh that will prompt further research on different aspects of Koha.