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Article
Publication date: 1 January 2008

Angel L. Meroño‐Cerdan, Pedro Soto‐Acosta and Carolina López‐Nicolás

The purpose of this paper is to focus on studying the impact of collaborative technologies on firm performance. The methodology used analyzes the influence of collaborative…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to focus on studying the impact of collaborative technologies on firm performance. The methodology used analyzes the influence of collaborative technologies not only directly but through an intermediary variable. This variable represents different intranet use orientations (e‐information, e‐communication and e‐transaction).

Design/methodology/approach

A structured questionnaire consisting of close‐ended questions was developed. Face‐to‐face surveys were conducted on a sample comprising 310 Spanish firms in May 2005. Research hypotheses were tested through ANOVA and hierarchical regression analyses.

Findings

Empirical results show that distinct collaborative technologies are associated with different intranet use orientations and demonstrate there is a positive relationship between e‐information and organizational performance. That is, the use of collaborative technologies with an informational orientation contributes to increased organizational performance. In addition, the existence of complementarities between e‐information and e‐communication were found. Thus, firms using collaborative technologies for e‐information in conjunction with e‐communication achieve better performance. The collaborative technology that has the greatest impact on firm performance is in fact the less employed.

Originality/value

This study confirms collaborative technologies are oriented to different, but compatible, uses. However, only certain uses present complementarities and have a direct impact on firm performance.

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Journal of Enterprise Information Management, vol. 21 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1741-0398

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Article
Publication date: 12 June 2007

Ahmed Taha

This paper aims to focus on how the e‐library interoperates with the e‐learning process within the academic computing environment (ACE) at the United Arab Emirates University…

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Purpose

This paper aims to focus on how the e‐library interoperates with the e‐learning process within the academic computing environment (ACE) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU).

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is inspired by the existing findings of a questionnaire survey conducted by the Laptop Project at the UAEU (2002‐2003) and sequel research (2004‐2005) on the acceptance and adoption of the Blackboard, a web‐based instructional platform, by the students. Personal interviews were conducted with the instructors who were involved in the e‐learning initiative to find out the appropriate e‐information services that should be provided to support their respective Blackboard‐aided courses.

Findings

The paper finds that the instructors have viewed e‐learning as a sound instructional tool and an evolving genre capable of providing more than just textual information. According to their viewpoints, the e‐library could support e‐learning courses with a bundle of networked e‐information services such as development of course‐related electronic collections, virtual reference help, current awareness and SDI, online document delivery, etc. E‐literacy was found to play an essential role in fostering adoption and acceptance of e‐learning, whereas the language barrier has constrained e‐learning initiative in the colleges where Arabic is the teaching language, i.e. Blackboard does not support creation of Arabic contents and interface so far.

Practical implications

The capabilities of the e‐library in providing networked e‐information services have made the integration with the e‐learning process a highly urgent requirement.

Originality/value

A model representing the integration of the e‐library functions with the e‐learning process is presented in the paper. The proposed model could be applicable in learning settings within an academic computing environment.

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The Electronic Library, vol. 25 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Article
Publication date: 10 September 2020

Sidra Shehzadi, Qasim Ali Nisar, Muhammad Sajjad Hussain, Muhammad Farhan Basheer, Waseem Ul Hameed and Naveed Iqbal Chaudhry

This study is undertaken to examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), e-service quality and e-information quality towards brand image of universities by…

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Purpose

This study is undertaken to examine the role of information and communication technology (ICT), e-service quality and e-information quality towards brand image of universities by concentrating on students’ e-learning, e-word of mouth and satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach

The target population was the students of public and private universities in Pakistan. Data collected using an e-questionnaire by 408 students were subjected to PLS-SEM for analysis.

Findings

Findings revealed that ICT, e-service quality and e-information quality are positively contributed toward students' e-learning which ultimately leads to create positive e-word of mouth and students' satisfaction. Meanwhile, results also identified that e-word of mouth and students' satisfaction lead to generate a positive brand image of universities.

Practical implications

This study has unique implications for universities to develop an e-learning platform to facilitate their students in this situation of COVID-19. It provides guidelines for educational institutions to implement the learning management system effectively with a view to facilitate the students with education.

Originality/value

This study has novel contribution in literature in the domain of digital learning. It is unique in a way to integrate the usage of technology with students' e-learning and satisfaction that ultimately create brand image of universities.

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Publication date: 1 June 2003

Lucy A. Tedd

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Program, vol. 37 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0033-0337

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Article
Publication date: 31 July 2007

Derrick Fernandes

The paper seeks to describe the provision of access to the Safari Tech Books collection of e‐books at Hillingdon Libraries.

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to describe the provision of access to the Safari Tech Books collection of e‐books at Hillingdon Libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

Details are given of how the e‐books collection is part of a broader range of e‐information services provided by Hillingdon. Methods of searching for e‐books are described, with screenshots, advantages to library staff are outlined and aspects of administration and promotion are discussed.

Findings

The Safari Tech Books Online service has been useful for novice and specialist users as well as for library staff in answering reference queries.

Originality/value

Practical details are given of providing access to e‐books to users of a public library.

Details

Program, vol. 41 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0033-0337

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Article
Publication date: 10 October 2016

Chokri Barhoumi

The purpose of this paper is to extend significantly the technology acceptance model (TAM) of Davis to design an extended TAM model to be used in the evaluation and assessment of…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to extend significantly the technology acceptance model (TAM) of Davis to design an extended TAM model to be used in the evaluation and assessment of e-information services for information research such as e-library services. The present TAM extension is based on two variables of behavioral intention: the perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of a system. Furthermore, the user satisfaction, free access, information architecture, content richness, policies and rules, publishers’ quality, system self-efficacy and task technology fit were incorporated into the TAM to extend it with other factors theoretically motivated and would be of interest more generally.

Design/methodology/approach

The researcher adopted an experimental approach-based comparison between an experimental group (107 researchers) using an electronic information service (the e-library service of the university) and a control group (107 researchers) not registered in this e-information service of the university.

Findings

The researcher used the effect size values based t-test independent samples at the 0.05 level to adapt the structural model equation to the experimental sample. Principal results show that the behavioral intention was influenced significantly by user satisfaction. The perceived usefulness of the e-library services was influenced significantly by the perceived ease of use, information architecture, content richness, free access, publishers’ quality, task-technology fit and e-library service self-efficacy.

Originality/value

This paper is useful in advancing a framework for the evaluation and assessment of the electronic information service used for information research and exploring users’ attitudes toward using that service.

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Publication date: 1 August 2004

Ina Fourie

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The Electronic Library, vol. 22 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Article
Publication date: 13 April 2010

Behdja Boumarafi

This paper aims to reflect on the development of a new learning environment within the library at the University of Sharjah (UOS), United Arab Emirates. It seeks to discuss…

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Purpose

This paper aims to reflect on the development of a new learning environment within the library at the University of Sharjah (UOS), United Arab Emirates. It seeks to discuss e‐learning, and how it can be supported by the library web‐based services.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper outlines the current developments in the UOS learning environment and the need for the library to strategically prepare contributions to such developments in pursuit of effective collaboration and partnership with faculty in the process.

Findings

The paper argues that the capabilities of learning management systems (LMS) such as Blackboard have a great potential for libraries in becoming an active partner in the learning process. Strategies adopted by the UOS library place it in a strong position to play an effective role in e‐learning environment through the Blackboard platform.

Research limitations/implications

The paper concentrates on the case of the UOS library strategies to integrate its services in the evolving e‐learning environment. Although it is difficult to generalize from this case, it can, nevertheless, serve for drawing general conclusions about how those strategies can be applicable to other institutions.

Practical implications

Strategies for the delivery of e‐information services are paving the way for the library's integration in the UOS e‐learning environment. These strategies can serve as a checklist for other libraries to successfully integrate their services into, and in support of, the e‐learning environment.

Originality/values

There is very little documented literature on the topic of the role of the library in the e‐learning environment in Universities in the UAE. This paper helps fill that gap. It provides useful insights into the development of the e‐learning environment at UOS and how library strategies can be implemented for a collaborative integration in LMS platforms.

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The Electronic Library, vol. 28 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Article
Publication date: 1 August 2003

Siriginidi Subba Rao

This paper presents an overview of copyright, its history, and implications for electronic and multimedia. The international treaties on copyright are listed and the status of…

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This paper presents an overview of copyright, its history, and implications for electronic and multimedia. The international treaties on copyright are listed and the status of copyright protection in select countries is covered, including copyright law enactment, term, scope, sanctions, percentage of piracy and revenue loss in software piracy. Copyright issues for e‐information, the Internet and library and information centres are discussed. Digital copyright protection technologies – ECMS, watermarks, fingerprints and digital signatures, etc. – are described. It is concluded that copyright law has not disappeared with the evolution of technology and the development of a globalised IPR regime is recommended.

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Online Information Review, vol. 27 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1468-4527

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Article
Publication date: 10 August 2010

Dillip K. Swain

This study aims to focus on the keenness of students of business schools of Orissa (India) on the use of electronic resources and attempts to evaluate the level of electronic…

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Purpose

This study aims to focus on the keenness of students of business schools of Orissa (India) on the use of electronic resources and attempts to evaluate the level of electronic information services offered by the primary information reserves of the respective business schools with an opinion pool of sample respondents. Moreover, it intends to elicit the barriers in use of e‐information with recommendations for the improvement of services and usage of e‐resources.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines the use of electronic resources by students of business schools of Orissa (India) through structured questionnaires. SPSS is used for data analysis.

Findings

The study finds that students express keen interest in the use of e‐journals, followed by e‐books, e‐newspapers, e‐reports, and e‐articles. Least interest is shown towards the use of electronic theses and dissertations. The study reveals that the majority of students are aware of EBSCO, and Emerald Management Xtra. However, the awareness of all other databases is not quite so encouraging. Further, it is revealed that the use of printed materials is slightly more compared to that of e‐resources. Use of Web OPAC is also less than expected.

Practical implications

The paper highlights the practicality of the use of electronic resources, compared to print, among the students of business schools of Orissa (India).

Originality/value

The paper reveals the degree of use of electronic resources by business students and makes some useful deductions for its subsequent generalization.

Details

The Electronic Library, vol. 28 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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