Abstract
From accessibility to website architecture and everything in between, academic libraries can have a profound impact on the students of their institutions. Simmonds and Andaleeb (2001) argue that academic libraries are “the heart of the learning community” (p. 626). They go on to explain that the support librarians offer students and staff is vital to the community’s search for knowledge. Reitz (2017) said a variation of this as well, stating that academic libraries are “integral” parts of the institutions they support. In an increasingly digital world, websites serve as primary entry points for individuals looking to access their college or university library’s resources. This study analyzes and compares the content of the academic library websites of four-year public institutions in Arkansas, focusing on aspects such as design, accessibility, navigation, and resources on these websites. Purpose Statement The purpose of this study is to perform a content analysis of the academic library websites of four-year public academic institutions in the state of Arkansas to compare and contrast features and resources.
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Alice Bessette
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"Comparing Library Websites at Four-Year Public Universities in Arkansas,"
SLIS Connecting: Vol. 13:
Iss.
1, Article 4.
DOI: 10.18785/slis.1301.04
Available at:
https://aquila.usm.edu/slisconnecting/vol13/iss1/4
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