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From policy to practice: The contribution of library leadership in ensuring legal preparedness for managing digital content in pakistani university libraries
The study investigates the role of university library leadership and legal preparedness for managing digital content in Pakistan. The present study successfully assessed the level of legal preparedness, knowledge and awareness, compliance with legal standards and frameworks, institutional support, and challenges university libraries face in managing digital content. The study employed a quantitative research approach and collected the data using a structured nationwide questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised six sections covering all aspects of legal preparedness for managing digital content in university libraries. The researchers collected the responses of 123 library leaders by adopting a purposive sampling technique. The findings revealed that there was limited awareness of legal requirements and a lack of training programs on legal frameworks among library professionals for digital content management. The study results indicate a partial adherence to copyright laws, and there are gaps in compliance with data protection standards. There were insufficient risk mitigation strategies and a lack of proactive measures for legal challenges in university libraries. There were no consistent practices for legal documentation and records. The findings revealed that inadequate IT infrastructure, compliance with legal frameworks, and budget limitations were the highest-rated challenges.
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