Predictors of Digital Library Usage byUndergraduate Students at a NamibianUniversity: Perspectives Based on TechnologyAcceptance Model

Authors

  • Lucy Kiana International University of Management, Namibia Author
  • Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa International University of Management, Namibia Author
  • Gloria Ejehiohen Iyawa Namibia University of Science and Technology Author
  • Jude Odiakaosa Osakwe Namibia University of Science and Technology Author
  • Kathandika Iguna Graduate University of Southern Africa, Namibia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/vsr3a145

Keywords:

Digital Library, Technology Acceptance Model, Undergraduate Students, Digital Resources

Abstract

This paper aimed at exploring predictors of digital library (DL) usage by undergraduate students at a Namibian University. Applying a quantitative research approach through which copies of a survey questionnaire were selfadministered, data was collected from 194 students and the study hypotheses tested by performing Pearson Chi-Square. The study found that a significant association exists between library training and use of digital library; library training and perceived usefulness of digital library; library training and perceived ease of use (PEOU) of digital library;  perceived usefulness and actual usage of a digital library and gender and PEOU. Additionally, the study found no evidence to suggest an association between computer efficacy of a user and perceived ease of use of digital library; between PEOU of digital library and perceived usefulness of digital library and between age and PEOU. The study recommends training of library users on digital library so as to achieve optimal use of the DL resources and services.

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Published

2025-02-21

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