The document discusses the concept of user experience (UX) in an academic context. It defines UX and some of its key principles, including accessibility, credibility, desirability, findability, usefulness, and usability. It then summarizes findings from research projects about how students conduct research, noting that they rely heavily on familiar sources like Google and Wikipedia, prefer instructors over librarians, and are constrained by time and information overload. The document argues academic UX should focus on making resources accessible, credible, engaging, convenient, simple, and relevant for students.