Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel
Purpose: In the digital era, enhancing the visibility and usability of websites is essential, especially for university library websites that serve as critical knowledge-sharing platforms. This study identifies the aesthetic criteria for Iranian academic library websites.Methodology: A Delphi panel...
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| author | Maryam Tavosi Nader Naghshineh Mohammad Zerehsaz Siamak Mahboub |
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| description | Purpose: In the digital era, enhancing the visibility and usability of websites is essential, especially for university library websites that serve as critical knowledge-sharing platforms. This study identifies the aesthetic criteria for Iranian academic library websites.Methodology: A Delphi panel method with snowball sampling was employed, involving 21 experts in the first round and 15 in the second. SPSS software was used for data analysis, with Cronbach's alpha calculated to assess internal consistency.Findings: A total of 68 aesthetic criteria were identified and grouped into five categories: digital image aesthetics, technical design elements, visual complexity, user-centric aesthetics, and content quality. A checklist with 37 scales was developed, achieving strong reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.9). The study also identified 17 highly significant components prioritized by Delphi experts, such as up-to-date content, ease of navigation, and responsive design.Conclusion: The findings offer a robust framework for improving the aesthetic quality and usability of academic library websites. While designed for Iranian websites, the results are adaptable to other cultural contexts. The study contributes significantly to the field by providing a comprehensive tool for website evaluation and emphasizing the need for culturally nuanced designs.Value: This research is the first in Iran to apply a Delphi approach for identifying aesthetic website criteria, contributing significantly to the global understanding of web aesthetics in academic contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ea3064b90a94f20a6ff64ef9d9347fc2025-02-12T01:37:12ZengUniversity of Tabrizنشریه مطالعات دانشپژوهی2821-045X2024-11-01337310610.22034/jkrs.2024.62525.109418752Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi PanelMaryam Tavosi0Nader Naghshineh1Mohammad Zerehsaz2Siamak Mahboub3PhD Candidate, Knowledge and Information Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, IranAssociate Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, IranAssistant Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, IranAssistant Professor, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, IranPurpose: In the digital era, enhancing the visibility and usability of websites is essential, especially for university library websites that serve as critical knowledge-sharing platforms. This study identifies the aesthetic criteria for Iranian academic library websites.Methodology: A Delphi panel method with snowball sampling was employed, involving 21 experts in the first round and 15 in the second. SPSS software was used for data analysis, with Cronbach's alpha calculated to assess internal consistency.Findings: A total of 68 aesthetic criteria were identified and grouped into five categories: digital image aesthetics, technical design elements, visual complexity, user-centric aesthetics, and content quality. A checklist with 37 scales was developed, achieving strong reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.9). The study also identified 17 highly significant components prioritized by Delphi experts, such as up-to-date content, ease of navigation, and responsive design.Conclusion: The findings offer a robust framework for improving the aesthetic quality and usability of academic library websites. While designed for Iranian websites, the results are adaptable to other cultural contexts. The study contributes significantly to the field by providing a comprehensive tool for website evaluation and emphasizing the need for culturally nuanced designs.Value: This research is the first in Iran to apply a Delphi approach for identifying aesthetic website criteria, contributing significantly to the global understanding of web aesthetics in academic contexts.https://jkrs.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_18752_23baa2d889bc79502a65412b0e051bf5.pdfaesthetic perceptionhuman-computer interactionuniversity librariesvisual complexitywebsite design |
| spellingShingle | Maryam Tavosi Nader Naghshineh Mohammad Zerehsaz Siamak Mahboub Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel نشریه مطالعات دانشپژوهی aesthetic perception human-computer interaction university libraries visual complexity website design |
| title | Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel |
| title_full | Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel |
| title_fullStr | Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel |
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| title_short | Identifying the Aesthetic Criteria of Academic Library Websites Using a Delphi Panel |
| title_sort | identifying the aesthetic criteria of academic library websites using a delphi panel |
| topic | aesthetic perception human-computer interaction university libraries visual complexity website design |
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