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Analiza użyteczności wybranych polskich serwisów internetowych z zakresu Open Access za pomocą narzędzia Lighthouse
Usability analysis of some Polish open-access journal websites applying an auditing tool Lighthouse

Author(s): Magdalena Karciarz, Joanna Wróbel
Subject(s): Library and Information Science
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: 4A Rule; Lighthouse; Open Access; Usability;Web design;

Summary/Abstract: Free access to education – as per Open Access movement – is based on the fact that a user can reach data at any place, any time, and by using various sources. This rule agrees with business model 4A about accessing organization database, and it implies the necessity of designing web pages helping their users accessing a source of information conveniently. A role of this article is to discuss the 4A Rule and its influence on using the information, retaining users, as well as reviewing performance of chosen Open Access service. Using Lighthouse as a tool allows pointing out any errors on the web page’s performance and its quality. This article is enriched by literature about creating web pages, as well as by writer’s comments based on author’s experience.

  • Issue Year: 34/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 43-55
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish