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EarlyCite Article Chiao-Chen Chang, (2013) "Library mobile applications in universities libraries", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 31 Iss: 3 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17092080 Purpose - This research integrates the unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology (UTAUT) with task technology fit to explain users’ behavioural intention of using library mobile applications in university libraries. Design/methodology/approach - By integrating the unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology (UTAUT) and the moderator of task-technology fit, this research proposes a library mobile applications usage intention model. The study data come from a convenience sample of 363 undergraduate and graduate students. A structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was conducted to identify causal relationships. Findings - Results showed that the UTAUT model fits our data well. The empirical data reveal that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions determine users’ behavioural intention of using library mobile applications. As a determinant in the UTAUT model, the moderating effect of task-technology fit is also significant. Moreover, individuals with different levels of task-technology fit will strengthen or weaken the relationships of determinants in the intention to use library mobile applications in university libraries. Research limitations/implications - This study addresses self-reported behavioural intentions as part of the survey; as a result, the data may have introduced inaccuracies. The implications of the proposed library mobile applications success model are discussed. Practical implications - University librarians should reinforce the efficiency of library mobile applications to influence users’ willingness to use such applications. Originality/value - This study combines both the constructs of the UTAUT model and task-technology fit to consider intentions to use library mobile applications in university libraries. STEPHEN B. ALAYON Data Bank Senior Information Assistant Library and Data Banking Services Section Training and Information Division Aquaculture Department (AQD) Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Tigbauan, Iloilo 5021 Philippines URL: http://www.seafdec.org.ph Telephone No.: 63 33 5119170 to 71 local 409 Fax No.: 63 33 5119174 Mobile Phone No.: 63 919 4506688 Email Add: [email protected], [email protected] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Filipino Librarians" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/filipinolibrarians. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
