Kumar, B T Sampath; Prithvi raj, K R; Naik, A Sadashiv; Reddy, Raghavendra(INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)
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Abstract:
Academic libraries have to provide very flexible services focused more on individualized and distant
contact with their clients. To answer new demands they not only have to move their services and
resources to the Web but also should consider the different cultural and educational backgrounds of
library users. In this context this article tries to analyze and compare the contents and usability of six
Indian Institute Management library Web sites and presents conclusions regarding the basic functions
they perform. Library Web sites were evaluated according to a detailed checklist prepared specially
for this purpose.
Pathak, S K; Pal, Mita(Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)
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Today’s savvy library users are starting to equate the library Web site with the physical library. The
purpose of this study was to assess the content management and usability of an academic library
Web site. This paper presents the major findings from evaluation of library Web sites of all IITs in
India on the World Wide Web. This paper includes a brief examination of services provided on the
Web sites in general and concerning library Web sites in particular. A new list of criteria for evaluation
of academic libraries is compiled.