USABILITY OF DIGITAL LIBRARIES AND THEIR REUSABLE OBJECTS IN E-LEARNING SETTINGS

This study examined differences between users’ selected characteristics and their perceptions regarding the usability of digital libraries when searching, locating, and retrieving reusable objects for use in e-learning course activities. The results indicated that user experience plays an important role in user perception toward the usability of digital libraries and their reusable objects in e-learning settings. Implications are discussed giving attention to contextualization, bounded rationality, and design features. Recommendations for practice and future research are made.