Content Evaluation of Turkish University Library Web Sites

Abstract

This article examines the Web sites ot Turkish university libraries. It analyzes the Web contents of 37 university libraries and evaluates them on the basis ot 19 selected criteria. Most university library Web sites contain information about the library and the services offered. Almost 60% of university libraries have their online catalogs on the Web. Although most university library Web sites contain links to some other useful sites, very few ofter search capabilities within their own sites, suggesting that university library Web sites should be enriched with more information, useful documents and services.