Training and the Technology Acceptance ModelSystem Acquisition and Integrationfor Public Libraries

Technology Acceptance Model

Two factors:● Perceived usefulness● Perceived ease of use

Perceived Usefulness

Affected by:● job effectiveness● productivity● time savings

Perceived Ease of Use

Affected by:● perceived physical and mental effort● perceived ease of learning the new system

Correlations

● Direct correlation between perceived usefulness and usage

● Direct correlation between perceived ease of use and usage

● Higher correlation: perceived usefulness

Innovation Diffusion Theory

Potential users adopt or reject system based on beliefs they form on characteristics:● relative advantage● compatibility● complexity● trialability● observability

Findings

Consistent with earlier studies; perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were directly linked with actual usage

Recommendations

● enhance the perception of the usefulness● provide opportunities and organizational

support for trials● constantly monitor and adjust; is not a

snapshot but a moving target