School library web site terminology
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to look at how varying terminology is used on school library web sites and how that compares to student preferences.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides research conduced by surveying practicing school librarians and k‐12 students.
Findings
Terminology varies greatly on school library web sites. Further, students prefer common language use.
Practical implications
Practicing librarians may consider revising their web sites in order to make them more accessible for their students.
Originality/value
This paper provides original research into school library web sites, an area that is lacking.
Keywords
Citation
Jurkowski, O.L. (2007), "School library web site terminology", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 25 No. 3, pp. 387-395. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378830710820961
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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