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<p>This study investigates the design and functionality of university library login pages across regional academic alliances (IVY Plus, BTAA, JULAC, JVU). By analyzing the login interfaces of member institutions, the research explores how the interfaces, their functionalities, security policies align with the collaboration and developments and also their reciprocal influences. The study aims to provide a general design checklist, which not only helps the UI design, but also uncover strategic patterns, policy-driven variations, and cross-regional trends that reflect shifts in academic library governance and digital access concerns. A multi-method approach was employed: screenshots and HTML files from 46 institutions were analyzed through categorization, statistical analysis, and comparative evaluation. Features were grouped into authentication mechanisms, usability, security/compliance, and library-specific elements. Core functionalities (e.g., ID/password, privacy policies) were consistent across alliances. Divergences emerged in feature emphasis: mature alliances (e.g., BTAA) prioritized resource accessibility with streamlined interfaces, while emerging consortia (e.g., JVU) emphasized cybersecurity (IP restrictions, third-party integrations). Usability features, particularly multilingual support, drove cross-alliance differences. ANOVA results highlighted regional and institutional influences, with older alliances favoring simplicity and newer ones adopting security-centric designs. This is the first systematic comparison of login page designs across academic alliances, offering insights into how regional, technological, and institutional factors shape digital resource access. Findings inform best practices for balancing security, usability, and accessibility in library interfaces.</p>

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Priorities in digital access: a comparative study of authentication in academic library consortia

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    2026年3月29日

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  • Rui Shang,
  • Bingjie Huang

摘要

This study investigates the design and functionality of university library login pages across regional academic alliances (IVY Plus, BTAA, JULAC, JVU). By analyzing the login interfaces of member institutions, the research explores how the interfaces, their functionalities, security policies align with the collaboration and developments and also their reciprocal influences. The study aims to provide a general design checklist, which not only helps the UI design, but also uncover strategic patterns, policy-driven variations, and cross-regional trends that reflect shifts in academic library governance and digital access concerns. A multi-method approach was employed: screenshots and HTML files from 46 institutions were analyzed through categorization, statistical analysis, and comparative evaluation. Features were grouped into authentication mechanisms, usability, security/compliance, and library-specific elements. Core functionalities (e.g., ID/password, privacy policies) were consistent across alliances. Divergences emerged in feature emphasis: mature alliances (e.g., BTAA) prioritized resource accessibility with streamlined interfaces, while emerging consortia (e.g., JVU) emphasized cybersecurity (IP restrictions, third-party integrations). Usability features, particularly multilingual support, drove cross-alliance differences. ANOVA results highlighted regional and institutional influences, with older alliances favoring simplicity and newer ones adopting security-centric designs. This is the first systematic comparison of login page designs across academic alliances, offering insights into how regional, technological, and institutional factors shape digital resource access. Findings inform best practices for balancing security, usability, and accessibility in library interfaces.