A Development of Website of the Information Science and Library Science Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to design and develop a website, 2) to evaluate the efficiency of the website by the experts, and 3) to assess the user satisfaction in using the website of the Information Science and Library Science Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University. The samples were divided into 2 groups, consisting of 1) the sample used to evaluate the efficiency of the website: 3 experts selected by purposive sampling method consisting of a website development expert, an educational technology expert, and an information technology expert, and 2) the sample group used in the study of the website satisfaction: 396 people who were randomly selected. The research tools were the website of the Information Science and Library Science Program, a website efficiency assessment form, and a satisfaction assessment form. The data was collected through online system. The results showed that 1) The website developed with all 5 steps of ADDIE MODEL resulted in successful website development that meets the basic requirements of website design and development with four main components including the Page Header, the Page Body, the Page Footer, and other subcomponents. It also includes the basic elements of developing a government website consisting of department information, department administration, appropriate illustrations, course information, and other information in proportional content divisions. Emphasis is placed on design principles by using colors to convey the identity of the discipline as a single pattern throughout the website, which supports display on other devices with a Responsive Web format, 2) The overall performance of the website was at a high level in terms of design, content, and compatibility with other devices, and 3) The overall satisfaction of website users was at a high level, both in terms of taking advantage of the website design and content presentation. From the use of the website for the department public relations, it was found that the student admissions news has been well responded. There were at least 65 percent of those interested in continuing their studies at the bachelor's degree in the library science and digital media management program, and the responses to participation in the field training workshops held in academic year of 2023 were more than the number that has been expected in the project.