Technostress Resilience: Embracing the Digital Challenge among College Librarians in the Barak Valley, Assam

Abstract

Technostress is caused when training and skills do not match that of new technological adaptations among individuals. Such situations are increasingly evident in library environments, where librarians are required to manage digital resources, online platforms, and technology-driven services. Several empirical studies have reported the growing prevalence of technostress among library professionals due to continuous technological transitions (Tarafdar et al., 2007; Panda, 2020; Das, 2019). The present study was conducted among college librarians affiliated with Assam University in the Barak Valley region of Assam to assess the extent and impact of technostress. Findings reveal that techno-invasion and techno-uncertainty were the most prominent stress dimensions. Factors such as age, marital status, limited training opportunities, increased online work hours, multitasking, and lack of institutional appreciation contributed to elevated stress levels. Technostress was also found to negatively affect the physical, psychological, and professional well-being of librarians. The study further proposes structured coping strategies to enhance technostress resilience among library professionals.