Design of an Evaluation Framework for Content Analysis of Academic Library Portals
摘要
Academic library portals offer round-the-clock access to a vast array of digital resources including books, journals, e-resources, and other collections. These portals also provide external links to information and services, making them a one-stop solution for all library resources. The effectiveness of these portals in providing access to relevant and timely information can be compromised by an improper content, lack of organization, navigation, and accessibility. Therefore, the need for a framework for evaluating the contents of academic library portals in terms of the availability of information on various categories has become essential. This paper proposes an evaluation framework to assess academic library portals, which offer 24/7 access to digital resources. The framework assesses the availability of information across five categories. It is developed based on responses from a questionnaire sent to Library and Information Science Professionals. The framework provides weight percentages for each checklist item and category weight percentages. It can serve as a standardized tool to prioritize the development efforts of library portals and as a means of comparing and evaluating academic library portals across institutions.