Usability Testing For Library Web Sites
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Usability Testing For Library Web Sites
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Author : Elaina Norlin
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2002
Usability Testing For Library Web Sites written by Elaina Norlin and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Computers categories.
This guide aims to help both experts and beginners to determine how well their Websites are performing for their customers. Applying the best practices of usability testing, you should learn how easy it is for trained users to interact with it, and whether users are motivated to use the technology.
Don T Make Me Think
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Author : Steve Krug
language : en
Publisher: Pearson Education
Release Date : 2009-08-05
Don T Make Me Think written by Steve Krug and has been published by Pearson Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-05 with Computers categories.
Five years and more than 100,000 copies after it was first published, it's hard to imagine anyone working in Web design who hasn't read Steve Krug's "instant classic" on Web usability, but people are still discovering it every day. In this second edition, Steve adds three new chapters in the same style as the original: wry and entertaining, yet loaded with insights and practical advice for novice and veteran alike. Don't be surprised if it completely changes the way you think about Web design. Three New Chapters! Usability as common courtesy -- Why people really leave Web sites Web Accessibility, CSS, and you -- Making sites usable and accessible Help! My boss wants me to ______. -- Surviving executive design whims "I thought usability was the enemy of design until I read the first edition of this book. Don't Make Me Think! showed me how to put myself in the position of the person who uses my site. After reading it over a couple of hours and putting its ideas to work for the past five years, I can say it has done more to improve my abilities as a Web designer than any other book. In this second edition, Steve Krug adds essential ammunition for those whose bosses, clients, stakeholders, and marketing managers insist on doing the wrong thing. If you design, write, program, own, or manage Web sites, you must read this book." -- Jeffrey Zeldman, author of Designing with Web Standards
User Centred Library Websites
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Author : Carole George
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2008-07-31
User Centred Library Websites written by Carole George and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Targeted at Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, this book concentrates on usability evaluation methods used to design usable and user-centered library websites. Aimed at the practitioner, it is a practical guide to methods that are used to gather information from potential users that shape the design of the website based on an interactive design process. From planning the study to writing the report, this book guides the reader through the process of usability evaluation using examples from the author's experience with usability evaluation of library interfaces. It describes usability techniques, procedures, report writing, and design changes that lead to a user-centered interface. - A concise, practical guide to completing usability evaluation methods with an emphasis on creating user-centered library websites - Includes examples that draw on the author's practical experience with usability evaluation - Useful guidelines to creating participant recruitment letters, scripts, thank you notes, and forms illustrated with practical examples
Usability Testing
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Author : Rebecca Blakiston
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2014-09-29
Usability Testing written by Rebecca Blakiston and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-29 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Do you want to improve the usability of your library website, but feel that it is too difficult, time-consuming, or expensive? In this book, you will learn that in-house usability testing on a budget is not only feasible, but it is practical, sustainable, and has the potential to lead to remarkable improvements of the content, design, and layout of your website. Usability Testing: A Practical Guide for Librarians will teach you how to: Make the case for usability testing Define your audience and their goalsSelect a usability testing method appropriate for your particular contextPlan for an in-house usability testConduct an effective in-house usability testAnalyze usability test results and make decisions based on those resultsCreate and implement a plan for ongoing, systematic usability testing Step-by-step instructions, along with a myriad of examples, allow you to use this book as a practical guide, and adapt the techniques for your own context. Techniques are appropriate for libraries of all types, including academic, public, and special libraries.
Web Site Usability
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Author : Jared M. Spool
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 1999
Web Site Usability written by Jared M. Spool and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Computers categories.
Based on data collected from research conducted at UIE (User Interface Engineering), this book describes how well or poorly some information-rich Web sites performed when real users attempted to find specific answers.
Portals And Libraries
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Author : Sarah C. Michalak
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Portals And Libraries written by Sarah C. Michalak and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Education categories.
Cutting-edge information about providing access to research library users The ultimate goal of librarians is to provide comprehensive informational access to library users. Portals and Libraries provides an in-depth look at various libraries’ challenges and the cutting-edge technology used in providing high-quality electronic access to users through portal systems. Respected authorities detail efforts to build a new kind of search and retrieval system that includes access to the Web as well as other vital collections and academic resources. The book discusses the implementation of access systems and their supporting technology, and spotlights strategies designed to encourage quality system-user feedback, increase the cooperation and diligence of staff, and more. Portals and Libraries comprehensively reviews library portals from their roots to their current state, with a look at assorted products, their implementation issues, and each one’s advantages and shortcomings. The overall state of the portal system today as well as where it is heading in the future is examined in detail. The book also provides the ARL Scholars Portal Working Group Final Report from May 2002 summarizing the group’s work from its inception, and includes their recommendations of key portal features and needed functions. The text includes helpful screenshots, useful descriptive figures, and extensive references. Portals and Libraries discusses: the history of library portals the MyLibrary@NCState Web portal after five years of use Portals to the World Library of Congress guide to Web resources the role integrated library systems will play in the future of portals features and services to be added to library portals for greater success portal technologiestheir structures and functioning planning portal implementation online catalogs usability testing and interface design nine key issues that will impact the future of portal development Portals and Libraries is crucial reading for library educators and students, college and research librarians in reference, library system professionals, and technical services professionals focused on applying cutting-edge technology to library services.
Beyond The Usability Lab
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Author : Bill Albert
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 2009-12-21
Beyond The Usability Lab written by Bill Albert and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-21 with Computers categories.
Usability testing and user experience research typically take place in a controlled lab with small groups. While this type of testing is essential to user experience design, more companies are also looking to test large sample sizes to be able compare data according to specific user populations and see how their experiences differ across user groups. But few usability professionals have experience in setting up these studies, analyzing the data, and presenting it in effective ways. Online usability testing offers the solution by allowing testers to elicit feedback simultaneously from 1,000s of users. Beyond the Usability Lab offers tried and tested methodologies for conducting online usability studies. It gives practitioners the guidance they need to collect a wealth of data through cost-effective, efficient, and reliable practices. The reader will develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of online usability testing, when it's appropriate to use and not use, and will learn about the various types of online usability testing techniques. - The first guide for conducting large-scale user experience research using the internet - Presents how-to conduct online tests with 1000s of participants – from start to finish - Outlines essential tips for online studies to ensure cost-efficient and reliable results
Designing Web Sites That Work
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Author : Tom Brinck
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 2002
Designing Web Sites That Work written by Tom Brinck and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Computers categories.
Every stage in the design of a new web site is an opportunity to meet or miss deadlines and budgetary goals. Every stage is an opportunity to boost or undercut the site's usability. This book tells you how to design usable web sites in a systematic process applicable to almost any business need. You get practical advice on managing the project and incorporating usability principles from the project's inception. This systematic usability process for web design has been developed by the authors and proven again and again in their own successful businesses. A beacon in a sea of web design titles, this book treats web site usability as a preeminent, practical, and realizable business goal, not a buzzword or abstraction. The book is written for web designers and web project managers seeking a balance between usability goals and business concerns. * Examines the entire spectrum of usability issues, including architecture, navigation, graphical presentation, and page structure. * Explains clearly the steps relevant to incorporating usability into every stage of the web development process, from requirements to tasks analysis, prototyping and mockups, to user testing, revision, and even postlaunch evaluations. * Includes forms, checklists, and practical techniques that you can easily incorporate into your own projects at http://www.mkp.com/uew/.
Library Web Sites
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Author : A. Paula Wilson
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2004-01-19
Library Web Sites written by A. Paula Wilson and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-19 with Computers categories.
Patron based step by step guide for creating basic or advanced online library services and integratin all aspects of library activites in the virtual world. Includes a checklist of elements essential to a library web site. Explains how to manage content using databsed backed web pages, marketing and promoting services online, integration of external content including licencing, library catalogs and ebooks on the site,conduct reader advisory services online, update using th editorial calendar tool, and acrchive online resources.
User Experience Ux Design For Libraries
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Author : Aaron Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2012
User Experience Ux Design For Libraries written by Aaron Schmidt and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Computers categories.
User experience (UX) characterizes how a person feels about using a product, system or service. UX design incorporates the practical aspects of utility, ease of use and efficiency to make your web design and functionality decisions with patrons in mind. This results in a better design, a more intuitive interface, and a more enjoyable experience. This book shows you how to get there by providing hands-on steps and best practices for UX design principles, practices, and tools to engage with patrons online and build the best web presence for your library. You ll find out how to conduct a usability test, perform a card sort, make decisions on how to build the architecture of your site, create personas as a cornerstone of your website planning process, create a content strategy, and perform an experience-based evaluation of your site.