Exploring factors influencing acceptance and use of video digital libraries

Introduction. This study examines the effects of certain key factors on users’ intention to ultimately adopt and use video digital libraries for facilitating their information needs. The individual factors identified for this study, based on their given potential to influence use and acceptance of video digital libraries, were categorised for data analysis and comparison. Method. A survey collected 202 valid responses. The categories of factors examined in the survey included twelve factors representing system characteristics, individual user characteristics, context of use, and technology acceptance. Analysis. Correlation coefficients and multiple regressions were used to assess a proposed research model, while Cronbach’s alpha and factor analysis were calculated to assess reliability and construct validity. Results. Task relevance and system visibility produced the strongest positive effect on perceived ease of use, whereas computer anxiety produced a negative, yet significant, influence on both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Conclusion. The primary research contribution is to include factors related to technology acceptance to further examine users’ intentions and decisions to use video digital libraries. Though ongoing, technology acceptance research has yet to examine acceptance of video digital libraries, which is warranted considering the growing importance of these resources.