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

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  • Park, Namkee
  • Roman, Raul
  • Lee, Seungyoon
  • Chung, Jae Eun

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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.

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  • Park, Namkee & Roman, Raul & Lee, Seungyoon & Chung, Jae Eun, 2009. "User acceptance of a digital library system in developing countries: An application of the Technology Acceptance Model," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 29(3), pages 196-209.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:29:y:2009:i:3:p:196-209
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2008.07.001
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