TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE IN LIBRARIES: THE EVOLUTION OF TECHNO STRESS
Keywords:
Technology change, Libraries, Technostress, Multitasking Madness, Information overloadAbstract
The technological revolution has undoubtedly brought along many changes in the workplace today. Although it has allowed work to be carried out faster and more efficient, many employees are not comfortable with the implementation of technology as it involves change and uncertainty. As a result, they experience additional stress known as technostress which may have negative consequences in the organisation. This conceptual paper highlights the issues of technostress and coping strategies, particularly in the library setting.
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