Development of an Evaluation Model for the Design of Sign Systems for University Libraries

作者：Tzeng Szu Yu^*; Wang Tzung Hui

来源：Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2011, 10(1): 109-116.

• university library
• sign systems
• evaluation model
• confirmatory factor analysis
• measurement invariance

The purpose of this paper was to develop an evaluation model for the design of reliable and valid sign systems used in university libraries. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed to generate four evaluation factors: Layout Aesthetics, Display Functions, Systematic Consistency, and Environmental Lighting. Questionnaires were disseminated to 610 subjects, of which 488 were valid. The questionnaire responses were gathered and formed the basis of the information for our analysis. Below is a description of the analysis and conclusions. The authors used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), to examine four different competing hypothetical models and found that the overall model fit of second-order factor model was effective. This model was analyzed by measurement invariance and the authors concurrently examined the stability and predictability of the factorial structure. Finally, this study digitized the evaluation model and calculated the measurement indices of the sign systems design. The four factors and 22 questionnaire items established in the paper can measure the strengths and weaknesses of library sign systems. The model can also be used as a sign system checking validation tool for long term follow-up of users' requirements, and for implementation when library interior partitions are redesigned.

• 出版日期2011-5