Factors that encourage the use of the virtual library in college students: A case study at the Universidad de Gomez Palacio in Durango

Abstract

Currently there is penetration and continued development of technological infrastructure in universities, however, it warns that there is minimal usability of those technologies that quickly spread. Therefore, the present study sought to identify factors related to usage behavior of the virtual library, taking an approach to the understanding of these factors, through a case study applied at the Universidad de Gomez Palacio in Durango, Mexico, where a survey designed in two stages by five-point Likert scale was applied. Showing that the factors identified in the TAM (ease of use and perceived usefulness) influencing behavior using virtual library students and these factors are determined by elements such as knowledge of the platform, friendly interface, teacher's momentum and efficiency in finding information.