Revitalizing the Library through Usability Features of the University Library Websites

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Main Author:	Tella, Adeyinka
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2022
Subjects:	Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Web Sites Usability Undergraduate Students Use Studies User Satisfaction (Information) Perception Student Attitudes Navigation (Information Systems) Computer Interfaces Layout (Publications) Information Management Imagery Color
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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