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Evaluating The Digital Performance and Accessibility of IIT Library Websites Using Google Lighthouse

Vikrant Dubey1 , Shilpi Verma2

  1. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  2. Dept. of Library and Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal Paper
Volume-13 , Issue-3 , Page no. 16-23, Mar-2025

CrossRef-DOI:   https://doi.org/10.26438/ijcse/v13i3.1623

Online published on Mar 31, 2025

Copyright © Vikrant Dubey, Shilpi Verma . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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IEEE Style Citation: Vikrant Dubey, Shilpi Verma, “Evaluating The Digital Performance and Accessibility of IIT Library Websites Using Google Lighthouse,” International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering, Vol.13, Issue.3, pp.16-23, 2025.

MLA Style Citation: Vikrant Dubey, Shilpi Verma "Evaluating The Digital Performance and Accessibility of IIT Library Websites Using Google Lighthouse." International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering 13.3 (2025): 16-23.

APA Style Citation: Vikrant Dubey, Shilpi Verma, (2025). Evaluating The Digital Performance and Accessibility of IIT Library Websites Using Google Lighthouse. International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering, 13(3), 16-23.

BibTex Style Citation:
@article{Dubey_2025,
author = {Vikrant Dubey, Shilpi Verma},
title = {Evaluating The Digital Performance and Accessibility of IIT Library Websites Using Google Lighthouse},
journal = {International Journal of Computer Sciences and Engineering},
issue_date = {3 2025},
volume = {13},
Issue = {3},
month = {3},
year = {2025},
issn = {2347-2693},
pages = {16-23},
url = {https://www.ijcseonline.org/full_paper_view.php?paper_id=5778},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.26438/ijcse/v13i3.1623}
publisher = {IJCSE, Indore, INDIA},
}

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Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive performance analysis of the library websites of 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) using the Lighthouse tool. IIT libraries are essential information hubs that support the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and external researchers. To assess the digital performance of these websites, Lighthouse, a popular open-source tool by Google, was employed to evaluate key metrics such as performance, accessibility, best practices, and SEO. The analysis revealed significant variation in the quality of IIT library websites, with top performers like IIT Indore and IIT Mandi excelling in performance and accessibility. At the same time, IIT Tirupati and IIT (BHU) Varanasi lagged behind, especially in terms of loading speed and adherence to best practices. The study highlights areas for improvement, such as optimizing resource management, enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities, and improving search engine optimization (SEO) to increase discoverability. Actionable recommendations help IIT libraries improve their digital presence, ensuring a more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly user experience.

Key-Words / Index Term

IIT Libraries, Google Lighthouse, Web Performance, Accessibility, SEO, Best Practices, Digital Libraries, Website Analysis.

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