Assessment on the Level of Awareness and Adoption of Cloud Computing for Disaster-Resilient Library Management Systems: A Case Study of Federal University of Education, Zaria

Authors

  • Jumare Mohammed Hamza University Library, Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria Author
  • Dada Kayode Sunday John Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Education, Zaria, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18485/fb_ijcss.2025.1.2.6

Keywords:

cloud computing, disaster resilience, library management systems, technology acceptance model, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the awareness and adoption of cloud computing for disaster-resilient library management systems at the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 50 library staff (100% response rate) through a validated structured questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.82). Results reveal low-to-moderate awareness levels, with 40% of respondents slightly aware and only 20% very aware of cloud computing applications in disaster management (M = 2.60, SD = 0.95). Adoption remains critically limited, with 70% reporting no implementation, 20% partial adoption, and merely 10% full adoption (M = 1.40, SD = 0.67). Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between awareness levels and adoption status (χ² = 18.45, p < 0.01), indicating that higher awareness correlates with greater adoption likelihood. Key barriers include high costs (36%), lack of technical expertise (26%), and data security concerns (18%) (M = 3.70, SD = 1.15). Applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), perceived usefulness (β = 0.58, p < 0.01) and perceived ease of use (β = 0.45, p < 0.05) significantly predicted adoption intentions. These findings underscore the urgent need for strategic interventions—including training programs, infrastructure investment, and policy development—to bridge awareness-adoption gaps and enhance library disaster resilience in resource-constrained settings.

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23.12.2025

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Hamza, J. M. ., & Sunday John, D. K. . (2025). Assessment on the Level of Awareness and Adoption of Cloud Computing for Disaster-Resilient Library Management Systems: A Case Study of Federal University of Education, Zaria. International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies, 1(2), 83-104. https://doi.org/10.18485/fb_ijcss.2025.1.2.6

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