Work of the Web Weavers: Web Development in Academic Libraries

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Main Authors:	Bundza, Maira, Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel, Perez-Stable, Maria A.
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2009
Subjects:	Web Sites Academic Libraries Library Services Library Research Librarian Attitudes Library Automation Library Development Barriers Performance Factors Performance Technology Best Practices Computer System Design Design Preferences
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author	Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A.
author_facet	Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A. Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A.
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contents	Work of the Web Weavers: Web Development in Academic Libraries Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A. Web Sites Academic Libraries Library Services Library Research Librarian Attitudes Library Automation Library Development Barriers Performance Factors Performance Technology Best Practices Computer System Design Design Preferences Although the library's Web site has become a standard tool for seeking information and conducting research in academic institutions, there are a variety of ways libraries approach the often challenging--and sometimes daunting--process of Web site development and maintenance. Three librarians at Western Michigan University explored issues related to this topic by conducting a Web-based survey, which was sent to two librarians--Web services and reference/public services--at 149 academic institutions. Survey findings are discussed, including references to Web departments and committees, priority setting, Web authoring, soliciting input, outsourcing, content management systems, redesigns, and user involvement. The participants' insights regarding the greatest challenges and what seems to be working or not working well are also outlined, in addition to the authors' suggestions for future research in this area. (Contains 6 figures.)
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spellingShingle	Work of the Web Weavers: Web Development in Academic Libraries Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A. Web Sites Academic Libraries Library Services Library Research Librarian Attitudes Library Automation Library Development Barriers Performance Factors Performance Technology Best Practices Computer System Design Design Preferences Work of the Web Weavers: Web Development in Academic Libraries Bundza, Maira Vander Meer, Patricia Fravel Perez-Stable, Maria A. Web Sites Academic Libraries Library Services Library Research Librarian Attitudes Library Automation Library Development Barriers Performance Factors Performance Technology Best Practices Computer System Design Design Preferences Although the library's Web site has become a standard tool for seeking information and conducting research in academic institutions, there are a variety of ways libraries approach the often challenging--and sometimes daunting--process of Web site development and maintenance. Three librarians at Western Michigan University explored issues related to this topic by conducting a Web-based survey, which was sent to two librarians--Web services and reference/public services--at 149 academic institutions. Survey findings are discussed, including references to Web departments and committees, priority setting, Web authoring, soliciting input, outsourcing, content management systems, redesigns, and user involvement. The participants' insights regarding the greatest challenges and what seems to be working or not working well are also outlined, in addition to the authors' suggestions for future research in this area. (Contains 6 figures.)
title	Work of the Web Weavers: Web Development in Academic Libraries
topic	Web Sites Academic Libraries Library Services Library Research Librarian Attitudes Library Automation Library Development Barriers Performance Factors Performance Technology Best Practices Computer System Design Design Preferences
url	https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ858255

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