Evaluation guidelines for library management systems: a case study using the Bookweb system
contemporary evaluation guidelines; library management systems; information architecture.
Library management systems are essential for the functioning of information units. In addition to supporting various library activities, they aim to provide users with access to information potentially contained in the library collection. Therefore, the systems are constantly updated, requiring frequent evaluations based on principles proposed by Information Architecture, in order to map whether or not they meet the demands proposed by the information unit. However, given the lack of literature on contemporary evaluations, this bibliographic and exploratory research aims to present a proposal for updated guidelines based on the technological and functional demands of Information Science for the evaluation of library management systems. The research uses existing information sources, in addition to the observation technique to obtain information on certain aspects of reality, delving into the literature on the subject, consulting manuals and guides related to the systems. Finally, a categorical content analysis will be performed, comparing, breaking down and grouping the existing guidelines, identifying possible gaps, aiming at improvements to be exposed in a new model. In short, we believe in the potential that updating system assessments has and contributes to more efficient library management and meeting the information needs of its audience