Acceptance Of Digital Libraries Research Articles

Exploration of User Acceptance Level of I-Bontang Mobile Application Technology with Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Approach at Bontang City Regional Library

In the era of globalization, people are increasingly demanding to always want to get fast, cheap, comfortable, and precise services. As a service that runs library affairs, this phenomenon is a challenge for libraries to always make transformations in a better direction to maintain regional literacy levels. Therefore, this research was conducted to assess the factors of user acceptance of the application of the i-Bontang digital library system to users of Perpustakaan Daerah Kota Bontang. Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, researchers analyzed the locus of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of various latent variables including behavior intention to use, actual system to use, relevance, subjective norms, screen design, mobility, trust in content, library assistance, computer literacy, trust in content, and level of infrastructure. Not only that, measurements were also carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through the overall model fit test, validity test, and reliability test with a t-value > 1.96. The results of this study indicate that perceived ease of use is influenced by several variables such as screen design, mobility, librarian assistance, and computer literacy, while perceived usefulness is influenced by variables perceived ease of use, relevance, subjective norms, trust in content, and level of infrastructure. From this research it is proven that the actual system to use variable shows the strongest influence on the behavioral intention to use variable. In the end, the TAM model has helped assess the components in digital library acceptance with the hope that management in implementing systems such as i-Bontang can develop further.

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Digital Library Acceptance, and Dependency during Covid-19

A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Digital Library Acceptance, and Dependency during Covid-19

Social Construction of Technology: A Flexible Strategy for DL Success

The purpose of this study is to develop an acceptance model using a flexible strategy for the success of digital library (DL). Authors have conceptualized and developed a digital library acceptance model in this paper. Research begins with review of literature that helps the authors to put a theoretical schema for the model that is undergirded by the concepts of flexibility as envisaged in the concept of social construction of technology. Previous models of technology acceptance are referred to develop the digital library acceptance model. The model is constructed with the use of exploratory factor analysis and validated by confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling technique. The findings suggest that technology like digital library can be successful if it is flexible and relevant to social groups. It is concluded that model can be used to identify the loopholes in the existing DL system to make it more useful for the society. The study has a high relevance for the librarians and policy makers, being applied in nature.

Digital Library Acceptance Model and Its Social Construction: Conceptualization and Development

The purpose of this study is to conceptualize a digital library acceptance model and its validation. Based on the extant literature and interviews with experts, a sixty-three statement questionnaire was developed and a survey was conducted to test the proposed model. The target population included library professionals and users from academic institutions in India including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. These sixty-three statements were categorized into seventeen dimensions on the basis of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model and two information success models. The model was tested using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. The findings suggest that digital libraries can become more useful and acceptable to targeted user groups when they are developed in accordance with four major factors: systemic aspects, informational aspects, perception of the relevant social group, and user learning. This study is unique as it is the first time such a model has been developed for digital libraries with respect to social construction.

Identifying the Effective Factors on Digital Library Acceptance by Students of Bu Ali-Sina University in Hamedan

Identifying the Effective Factors on Digital Library Acceptance by Students of Bu Ali-Sina University in Hamedan

User acceptance of a digital library system in developing countries: An application of the Technology Acceptance Model

This study examines the factors that influence people's adoption and use of a digital library system and tests the applicability of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the context of developing countries. Using data from a survey of 16 institutions in Africa, Asia, and Central/Latin America ( N = 1082), a path analysis revealed that perceived ease of use of the library system had a significant impact on perceived usefulness, which ultimately led to behavioral intention to use. In addition, the study examined the similarities and differences in the significant predictors of the digital library acceptance across countries and continents. Further, the current study suggests that external variables that affect perceived ease of use and usefulness need to be considered as important factors in the process of designing, implementing, and operating digital library systems. Such consideration will help decrease the mismatch between system design and local users’ realities, and further facilitate the successful adoption of digital library systems in developing countries.

Demand for E-books in an Academic Library

ABSTRACT Rather than create a collection solely to support distance learners, libraries should consider the needs of all customers when developing a digital library. The acceptance of digital libraries is dependant upon the conversion of resources to an electronic format that is easy to use and is fully searchable. While electronic journals are widely accepted by most academic library customers, the delivery of online books has had a very different acceptance rate. Rather than support the sequential reading of books, electronic books are commonly used to find information and can be particularly well-suited for reference purposes. This article will provide insight into the history of e-book models and evaluate the usage statistics of a large electronic book collection in an academic library.

USER ACCEPTANCE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY: AN EMPIRICAL EXPLORATION OF INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Potential users of digital libraries may not use the systems in spite of digitization efforts being popular. There is a need to understand the users’ perspective and their acceptance of digital libraries. We use the technology acceptance model as a theoretical basis to understand individual acceptance of users. In this study, five individual and system components are used to explore individual user acceptance of a digital library. We find that antecedents such as search function, screen design, navigation and system reliability have significant effects on perceived ease-of-use and perceived usefulness which in turn have a significant effect on individual user acceptance.

What leads to user acceptance of digital libraries?

While millions of dollars have been spent building digital libraries, research indicates that millions of potential users may still be ignoring them.

The unseen and unacceptable face of digital libraries

The social and organisational aspects of digital libraries (DLs) are often overlooked, but this paper reviews how they can affect users’ awareness and acceptance of DLs. An analysis of research conducted within two contrasting domains (clinical and academic) is presented which highlights issues of user interactions, work practices and organisational social structures. The combined study comprises an analysis of 98 in-depth interviews and focus groups with lecturers, librarians and hospital clinicians. The importance of current and past roles of the library, and how users interacted with it, are revealed. Web-based DLs, while alleviating most library resource and interaction problems, require a change in librarians’ and DL designers’ roles and interaction patterns if they are to be implemented acceptably and effectively. Without this role change, users will at best be unaware of these digital resources and at worst feel threatened by them. The findings of this paper highlight the importance of DL design and implementation of the social context and supporting user communication (i.e., collaboration and consultation) in information searching and usage activities.

Understanding user acceptance of digital libraries: what are the roles of interface characteristics, organizational context, and individual differences?

Digital library research efforts originating from library and information scientists have focused on the technical development. While millions of dollars have been spent on building usable digital libraries, previous research indicates that potential users may still not use them. This study contributes to understanding user acceptance of digital libraries by utilizing the technology acceptance model (TAM). Three system interface characteristics, three organizational context variables, and three individual differences are identified as critical external variables that have impact on adoption intention through perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of the digital library. Data was collected from 397 users of an award-winning digital library. The findings show that both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are determinants of user acceptance of digital libraries. In addition, interface characteristics and individual differences affect perceived ease of use, while organizational context influences both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of digital libraries.

Understanding user acceptance of digital libraries

Digital library research efforts originating from library and information scientists have focused on the technical development. While millions of dollars have been spent on building usable digita...

Understanding user acceptance of digital libraries: what are the roles of interface characteristics, organizational context, and individual differences?

Digital library research efforts originating from library and information scientists have focused on the technical development. While millions of dollars have been spent on building “usable” digital libraries, previous research indicates that potential users may still not use them. This study contributes to understanding user acceptance of digital libraries by utilizing the technology acceptance model (TAM). Three system interface characteristics, three organizational context variables, and three individual differences are identified as critical external variables that have impact on adoption intention through perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of the digital library. Data was collected from 397 users of an award-winning digital library. The findings show that both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are determinants of user acceptance of digital libraries. In addition, interface characteristics and individual differences affect perceived ease of use, while organizational context influences both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of digital libraries.