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Course description
This course introduces libraries to a practical, easy, budget friendly technique for improving web site usability. Workshop participants will learn the principles of user-centered design and how they can be effectively applied to building usable web sites and intranets. By utilizing usability testing as an evaluation tool, you can recruit participants anytime the library adds new databases, electronic and digital resources and/or specialized resources.
Perfect for
anyone who is interested in how people are using your library web interface to access the catalog, databases, electronic and digital resources, hours of operation, reference services, etc.
Why take this course?
According to recent studies an estimated 90% of Web sites and applications suffer from usability and/or accessibility problems. With the amount of money and time spent on acquiring electronic and digital content, it is critical to make sure your target audience can find and effectively access the information.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this course, workshop participants will be able to gather information to evaluate your current library web interface.
Topics covered include
§ Developing a Web Usability Task Force
§ Creating Goals, Objectives and Tasks
§ Recruiting Participants on a Budget
§ Designing a Usability Design Template
§ Site Testing (Will include an actual usability test demonstration)
§ Analyzing Results
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