Adoption and use of discovery tools by selected academic libraries in Zimbabwe

Sindiso Bhebhe, Similo Ngwenya

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Abstract

The chapter discusses the adoption and use of e-discovery tools by three selected academic libraries in Zimbabwe. Through the use of a multiple case study a study was carried out to identify factors that led to the adoption and use of discovery tools by the three selected academic libraries. The study sought to find out the reasoning behind the selection of e-discovery tools, to assess the challenges and opportunities met in the use of e-discovery tools and to evaluate the impact brought about by the use of discovery tools. The study drew its theoretical framework from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Davis, 1989). The TAM best explains the adoption of numerous technologies ranging from software packages to various online services. Some of the findings revealed that all the three libraries chose to use the EBSCO discovery tools even though it is expensive for them.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationE-Discovery Tools and Applications in Modern Libraries
EditorsEgbert de Smet, Sangeeta Dhamdhere
Place of PublicationHershey PA, USA
PublisherIGI Global
Pages168-180
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781522504757
ISBN (Print)9781522504740
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jul 2016

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