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An Empirical Study Using the PLS-SEM Approach on the Knowledge Sharing Factors in Higher Educational Institutions among Library Professionals
Authors:
Liaquat Ali Rahoo, Naweed e Sehar, Huma Mannan ButtKeywords
Knowledge sharing factors, Higher Educational Institutions, PLS-SEM, Library Professionals. ,Abstract
The purpose of this research study is to identify the factors of knowledge sharing among library professionals of higher educational institutions of Pakistan. There are very few studies on the knowledge exchange between library professionals in Pakistan's higher education institutions. In this study model which has all the elements used to examine the knowledge sharing, in the study researcher investigate the impact of technological, organizational and individual variables on library professionals’ knowledge sharing behavior. The study adopted a descriptive survey design as research design and quantitative as type of research type. Questionnaire was adapted and used to collect data from 240 librarians through Google form survey in the higher educational institutions. The population of study is higher educational institutions of Pakistan. Convenience sampling techniques was used for data collection. The data were analyzed through the measurement model and structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The results of the study technological and organizational factors are significant for knowledge sharing in higher educational intuitions.