Factors that influence the use of electronic networks by science and engineering faculty at small institutions. Part I. Queries

Factors that influence the adoption and use of electronic networks and network services by science and engineering faculty in small colleges and universities are considered. Adoption was measured by the dichotomous variable of use and non-use for the network and for 5 individual services. Intensity...

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Published inJournal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Vol. 47; no. 2; p. 146
Main Authors Abels, Eileen G, Liebscher, Peter, Denman, Daniel W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hoboken Wiley Periodicals Inc 01.02.1996
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Acceptance
Applications
Colleges & universities
Computer networks
Determiners
Studies
Workstations
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Summary:Factors that influence the adoption and use of electronic networks and network services by science and engineering faculty in small colleges and universities are considered. Adoption was measured by the dichotomous variable of use and non-use for the network and for 5 individual services. Intensity of use was selected as a measure of use. In general, factors found to influence the adoption of the network are different from those that influence the intensity of use and the number of services used. For this reason, different actions are necessary to enhance adoption and increase use. Physical access to a networked workstation seems to be the biggest determinant to adoption of the network. Expanding training programs to include a broader audience and a broader scope will increase use.
ISSN:2330-1635
2330-1643