PENGARUH PERBEDAAN INDIVIDUAL DAN KARAKTERISTIK SISTEM INFORMASI PADA PENERIMAAN PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DALAM e-library

Abstract

Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical framework, this study
investigates the effect of a set of individual differences (computer self-efficacy and
knowledge of search domain) and system characteristics (relevance, terminology, and
screen design) on intention to use digital libraries. The aim of this study is to test the
correlation between perceived ease-of-use variable and perceived usefulness variable,
beliefs (perceived ease-of-use and perceived usefulness) against behavior intention to use.
This study also to test the relationship between individual differences (computer self
efficacy and knowledge of search domain) and system characteristics, which consist of
relevance terminology and screen design against belief variables. The study replicates
Technology Acceptence Model (TAM) by Hong et al (2002) and implements in e-library
area. Based on a sample 100 users of a university’s Gadjah Mada digital library, the
results strongly support the utilization of TAM in predicting users’ intention to adopt
digital libraries, and demonstrate the effects of critical external variables on behavior
intention through perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. All of the individual
differences and system characteristics have significant effects on perceived ease of use
digital libraries. In addition, relevance has strongest effect on perceived usefulness of
digital libraries.
Keywords: Individual differences, system characteristics, Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness, e-library.