[WEB4LIB] Re: Library Web Page Use

[Dan Lester]

Friday, December 07, 2001, 8:11:37 AM, you wrote:

KH> Your attempts to use Website usage stats may work if the campus administration
KH> takes such information into their considerations.  However, it sounds like simple
KH> usage stats may not affect their decisions.  The campus administration must make a
KH> decision on the purpose of the site.

    The library must make the same decision regarding the purpose of
    the library site.  There are a few in our organization who think
    our library page should be a work of art, to suck in potential
    students, or maybe even donors.  The majority, and those who make
    final decisions, said that the library site isn't a marketing
    tool, but a useful tool for library patrons.  It isn't fancy or
    beautiful or flashy.  It doesn't have pretty pictures beautiful
    fonts.  It does, however, seem to lead patrons pretty quickly to
    what they need to do their research or homework.  Comments always
    appreciated off list should you have any.

    http://library.boisestate.edu

    dan

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