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This is a Content Analysis study (also classified as: Mixed-Methods).

November 28, 2025Alexandria The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues

Competence in using open access institutional repositories for improved accessibility of research outputs: The case of selected academic institutions in Tanzania

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Access to institutional repositories remains low, with 28.4% of users showing computer competence and 27.1% demonstrating information search literacy.
Challenges include lack of awareness of repositories and training resources, with 38.6% unaware of OAIRs' existence.
Cross-sectional research design deployed using systematic, random, and purposive sampling of 292 respondents and 8 informants.
Improved policies and infrastructure are vital for enhancing user competency and accessibility in academic libraries.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals low competency levels in accessing institutional repositories among library users in Tanzania, suggesting a need for enhanced training and supportive policies.

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Mbughuni et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f11ba65b730b9ea7a0a5 https://doi.org/10.1177/09557490251400574

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals low competency levels in accessing institutional repositories among library users in Tanzania, suggesting a need for enhanced training and supportive policies.

Competence in using open access institutional repositories for improved accessibility of research outputs: The case of selected academic institutions in Tanzania

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Competence in using open access institutional repositories for improved accessibility of research outputs: The case of selected academic institutions in Tanzania

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