User-centered information architecture of University Library Website

To improve website usability, the information architecture of library website must be designed to meet the real needs from users. Based on user-centered design method, analyze and research users to get the user´s real needs. Create personas and do qualitative analysis to determine the features and functions of library website. Classify the information architecture of library website by card sorting. Design information architecture by clustering analysis, and revise the width and depth of the information architecture. The practice shows that there is clearer hierarchy in the information architecture of the library website that is designed based on user-centered method, and it is easier for users to understand and acquire information and services provided by the library. In other words, the information architecture designed by user-centered method is with more reasonable information classification, more clear information structure and much higher usability.