Development and Validation of a Measuring Instrument for Digital Library Maturity Publisher



Sheikhshoaei F¹ ; Naghshineh N² ; Alidousti S³ ; Nakhoda M² ; Dehdarirad H¹
Source: Library and Information Science Research Published:2021

Abstract

Development of a digital library demands extensive financial, human, and technological investments. Appropriate models and measurement tools are required to achieve the goals of these libraries to assess them. This research was conducted with the aim of developing and validating a tool to measure the maturity of a digital library based on the “digital library maturity model” (DLMM). Two sources including literature and experts' opinion were used to determine the criteria for each code. Expert opinion and confirmatory factor analysis were used to confirm the content and construct validity of the developed tool, respectively. The reliability of the designed tool was examined by the Cronbach's alpha test. Finally, the designed tool validity and reliability were confirmed. Managers of digital libraries can use this tool to understand the maturity level of their digital libraries and plan to improve the library or to attain advanced levels of maturity. © 2021 Elsevier Inc.