Social Construction of Technology: A Flexible Strategy for DL Success

Tanuj Singh (), Alka Sharma () and Chandra B. Singh ()
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Tanuj Singh: JIIT
Alka Sharma: JIIT
Chandra B. Singh: Voorhees College

Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 2016, vol. 17, issue 3, No 3, 265-273

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Design flexibility; Digital library; Flexibility; Interpretative flexibility; Relevant social groups; Social construction of technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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