Mobile Learning Readiness of LIS Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak

This study investigates the perceived mobile learning readiness (MLR) of Library and Information Sciences (LIS) students in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quantitative data were collected from 321 LIS students at public sector universities of Pakistan. The results indicated high self-efficacy in mobile learning, with students displaying self-discipline and initiative in self-directed learning. Students moderately liked mobile learning, believing it made them more efficient. No significant differences in gender and GPA were observed, but older students exhibited more optimism than their younger counterparts. These findings highlight students’ readiness and positive attitudes toward mobile learning, which can guide educators and policymakers in designing more inclusive, flexible, and accessible mobile learning environments, thereby facilitating its effective integration into the LIS curriculum.