The impact of the learning university library model on organizational performance in Guangxi, China from the perspective of smart library

Min Deng, Chalermkiat Wongvanichtawee

Article ID: 10661
Vol 9, Issue 1, 2025

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In the era of smart transformation, this study examines the impact of the learning university library model on university library performance, with the smart library serving as a mediating factor. Drawing on theories of smart libraries, learning organizations, and organizational performance, the research focuses on leaders and department heads of university libraries in Guangxi. A questionnaire survey conducted in 2024 yielded 437 valid responses. Utilizing statistical software, the study constructed a structural equation model (SEM) for analysis. The findings reveal that the smart library serves as a key mediator, significantly enhancing the positive influence of the learning university library model on university library performance. Learning and technology emerged as primary drivers of performance improvement, while resource, personnel, and organizational factors also played crucial roles. This study not only contributes to the interdisciplinary field of smart library and learning organization theory but also offers theoretical insights and practical guidance for the smart development of university libraries in Guangxi, which is strategically important for promoting the sustainable development of library services.


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learning; organization; personnel; resource; technology; learning university library model; smart library; university library performance

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