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Web usage statistics and Web site evaluation: a case study of a government publications library Web site

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Title:

Web usage statistics and Web site evaluation: a case study of a government publications library Web site

Author(s):

Susan Xue

Journal:

Online Information Review

Year:

2004

Volume:

28

Issue:

3

Page:

180 - 190


ISSN:

1468-4527


DOI:

10.1108/14684520410543625

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Web usage statistics are often used as a tool for assessing a Web site, despite some of their drawbacks. This paper attempts to evaluate a government publications library Web site by studying its usage statistics. It examines organization, including access, searchability, and structure, of electronic government information in subject directory format. This study reveals that a subject directory Web site is an important tool for distributing electronic government information, but it requires continuous development. The usage statistics are useful in monitoring search engine ranking, improving display, structure, and searchability.

Keywords:

Electronic publishing, Government, User studies, Worldwide web


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14684520410543625

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