AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE JUSTIFICATIONS FOR THE ADOPTION OF CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY FOR INFORMATION ACCESS AND USE IN THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA LIBRARY

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to look at the justifications for the National Open University of Nigeria Library's adoption of cloud computing technology for information access and use. Issues related to identify the Justifications for the Adoption of Cloud Computing Technology for Information Access and Use in the National Open University of Nigeria Library. And, to identify the quality of services using cloud computing technology for information access and use in the National Open University of Nigeria Library. Finally, to identify the extent to which the adoption of cloud computing technology affects information access and use the National Open University of Nigeria Library. The qualitative research approach was used. The study's sample size included a librarian from NOUN University and four IT staff members. The instrument for gathering data was a guided interview, and the descriptive approach was applied to its analysis. The results showed that NOUN Librarians may avoid technological hassles like computer infections, system failures, and data loss but also save time and money while streamlining productivity.