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Wykorzystanie narzędzi Web 2.0 przez wybrane biblioteki uczelniane najlepszych uczelni odnotowanych w QS World University Rankings 2013
The use of Web 2.0 technologies by libraries from the best universities based on QS World University Rankings 2013

Author(s): Anna Stach-Siegieńczuk
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: communication; library; library promotion; library websites; social networks; Web 2.0

Summary/Abstract: The article presents results of a study conducted on the websites of the world’s top 10 universities according to the QS World University Rankings 2013. The aim of the study was to examine the use of Web 2.0 technologies on their libraries’ websites. The research involved analysis of tools that enable and improve communication with users. Tools such as discussion forums, RSS channels, social networks (Facebook, Twitter), blogging instant messengers etc. were examined. Then, it was analysed to what extent these libraries make use of Web 2.0 technologies and for what purposes. The research was done in period between 1st January and 15th March 2014.

  • Issue Year: 13/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 161-188
  • Page Count: 28
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