Abstract
The implementation of Web 3.0 technologies in academic libraries exemplifies a crucial advancement in enhancing services, resources, facilities, and librarians' skills, with a comparative analysis of Regions 11 and 12 revealing key insights into varying strategies and outcomes. This study aimed to determine and compare the extent and category of implementation of Web 3.0 among academic libraries in Regions 11 and 12. The study employs descriptive comparative research design and utilized research-made questionnaire administered to 70 respondents who were academic librarians in Regions 11 and 12, using purposive sampling, employing mean. The finding of the study revealed that over-all extent of implementation in terms of library services, resources; facilities and librarian skills was assessed as substantially implemented. The comparative analysis between the extent and category of implementation among academic libraries in Regions 11 and 12 revealed not significant, thus fails to reject null hypothesis. The study concluded that the both regions show similar extent and category of implementation in their academic libraries, which indicates a comparable adoption of Web 3.0 technologies and practices. The study recommends for the academic libraries in Regions 11 and 12 to continuously improve the library facilities, adapt and practice the Web 3.0 in their libraries, and to enhance and develop the skills of the academic librarians by providing adequate trainings and continuing professional development related to Web 3.0.
