This study examines the relationship between leadership styles of
academic librarians and their acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI)
in higher education. The research involved 50 librarians from four
Arab countries, using two distinct questionnaires: one on AI
perceptions and the other utilizing the Multifactor Leadership
Questionnaire. Data was analyzed using correlational and inferential
statistics, including structural equation modeling and regression
analysis. Findings indicate that transformational leadership
significantly promotes AI implementation in academic libraries,
enhancing both perceived usefulness and ease of use. Conversely,
transactional leadership is associated with less favorable outcomes,
while laissez-faire leadership positively influences perceived ease of use
but not perceived usefulness. The study underscores the importance of
fostering transformational leadership in librarian training programs to
effectively integrate AI technologies, highlighting its role in creating
an innovative and supportive organizational culture conducive to
technological advancement.
S. Reshma, K. Rekha
Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, India
Academic Librarians, Artificial Intelligence, Higher Education, Multifactor Leadership
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| Published By :
ICTACT
Published In :
ICTACT Journal on Management Studies
( Volume: 10 , Issue: 2 , Pages: 1936 - 1940 )
Date of Publication :
May 2024
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