Exploring Innovative Information Seeking: The Perspectives of Cognitive Switching and Affinity with Digital Libraries

Zha, Xianjin; Cao, Fenfang; Yan, Yalan; Guo, Jia; Wang, Juan

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2019.102045

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“…Previous studies have used affinity in various fields (Ald as- Manzano et al, 2009;Stern et al, 2008). Recently in a study by Zha et al (2019) in the field of innovative information search in digital libraries, it has been concluded that digital libraries' affinity is the most powerful factor for innovative information search.…”

Section: Media Affinity Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing a model to identify the antecedents and consequences of user satisfaction with digital libraries

Soltani-Nejad

Taheri-Azad

Zarei-Maram

et al. 2020

AJIM

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PurposeThe primary objective of the present study was to design and develop a model to identify the antecedents and consequences of user satisfaction with digital libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe theoretical framework of this study was based on information system success theory, technology acceptance model (TAM), media affinity theory, satisfaction-loyalty theory and engagement theory. In so doing, eight hypothesized relationships were formulated to develop the conceptual model. The study approach was quantitative. Using simple random sampling technique, a total of 409 Iranian students participated in the study and responded to the survey. Descriptive and inferential data analysis was also performed using SPSS and SmartPLS3 software.FindingsThe results showed that the generic usability of digital library and the quality of digital resources could be used as a functional theoretical framework to predict and understand the factors contributing to user satisfaction in the domain of digital library. Increasing user satisfaction with digital library may have implications including recommending the digital library to others, the digital library reusing as well as the digital library engaging and integrating with them. It should be noted that system quality, service quality, and information quality are important factors in the formation of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and digital libraries' affinity.Originality/valueThis study is the first attempt to empirically evaluate the antecedents and consequences of the user satisfaction with digital library presenting a new model. The model presented in this study can be used in future research as well. Also, this study has eloquently expanded the theories of user satisfaction with digital libraries.

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Section: Media Affinity Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing a model to identify the antecedents and consequences of user satisfaction with digital libraries

Soltani-Nejad

Taheri-Azad

Zarei-Maram

et al. 2020

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“…AFASE reflects the importance that users place on academic search engines. When users think that using academic search engines is one of their main daily activities and they cannot go for several days without using them, the importance of academic search engines jumps out (Zha et al , 2019a). This result indicates that both academic search engines and digital libraries have enjoyed appreciation from users.…”

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A comparative analysis on digital libraries and academic search engines from the dual-route perspective

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Zhang

Zha

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Purpose Digital libraries and academic search engines have developed as two important online scholarly information sources with different features. The purpose of this study is to compare digital libraries and academic search engines from the perspective of the dual-route model. Design/methodology/approach Research hypotheses were developed. Potential participants were recruited to answer an online survey distributing at Chinese social media out of which 251 responses were deemed to be valid and used for data analysis. The paired samples t-test was used to compare the means. Findings Both information quality (central route) and source credibility (peripheral route) of digital libraries are significantly higher than those of academic search engines, while there is no significant difference between digital libraries and academic search engines in terms of affinity (peripheral route). Practical implications In the digital information society, the important status of digital libraries as conventional information sources should be spread by necessary measures. Academic search engines can act as complementary online information sources for seeking academic information rather than the substitute for digital libraries. Practitioners of digital libraries should value the complementary role of academic search engines and encourage users to use academic search engines while emphasizing the importance of digital libraries as conventional information sources. Originality/value According to the dual-route model, this study compares digital libraries and academic search engines in terms of information quality, source credibility and affinity, which the authors believe presents a new lens for digital libraries research and practice alike.

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“…Orientations, lectures, workshops, seminars and updating technological development programs should be offered for students. The study of Zha (2019) states that digital libraries are the best way to fulfill the information needs of the medical students in medical libraries. The way of searching information by medical students is found to be related to the library perception, information digital literacy skills and educational environmental issues.…”

Section: Hypothesis Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of information literacy skills and information-seeking behavior of medical students in the age of technology: a study of Pakistan

Haider

Chen

2021

IDD

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Purpose Information literacy skills (ILSs) and information-seeking behavior (ISB) is a widespread topic that needs modern technologies to improve the technical skills of the students. The purpose of this study is to assess the usage of library resources for medical college students. To explore and understand the student’s level of satisfaction, learning and seeking behavior by efficient information retrieval systems. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a quantitative research method and data was collected from the undergraduate students of medical colleges Islamabad Pakistan. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 using Pearson correlation statistical test to identify the level of proficiency of correlation of variables and testing of the proposed hypothesis. Findings The finding of the study shows that the medical students can enhance their IT skills to seek the information in this technology era. The medical institutional administration can develop the education development policy, traditional health education policy, funds allocating policy, health information literacy and collaborate with library staff for enhancing the services and to meet the information need of medical students. Practical implications The conclusion of this study is very helpful to reduce the barriers between the students and the library staff. The findings of the study are also beneficial for the administration to improve and develop the strategies for enhancing the ILSs of medical students to achieve medical educational information in the age of technology. Therefore, all significant structures want to improve and to develop the environment of information seeking by medical students to achieve medical educational information. Social implications Medical college library administrative management must be design useful a durable policy to come up with the technology development for digital literacy. The study reduces the barriers between the students and the library staff. Originality/value The study is based on quantitative research method to find out ISB of medical students.

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Exploring Innovative Information Seeking: The Perspectives of Cognitive Switching and Affinity with Digital Libraries

Cited by 10 publications

References 58 publications

Developing a model to identify the antecedents and consequences of user satisfaction with digital libraries

Developing a model to identify the antecedents and consequences of user satisfaction with digital libraries

A comparative analysis on digital libraries and academic search engines from the dual-route perspective

Assessment of information literacy skills and information-seeking behavior of medical students in the age of technology: a study of Pakistan

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