Service Design: Towards a Holistic Assessment of the Library Experience
Joe Marquez, MLIS, Web Services Librarian, Reed Libraries, Reed College
Annie Downey, MLIS, PhD, Reed Libraries, Director of Research Services, Reed College
No More Cruise Control: Driving Change with Students, Staff, and SpaceJoe Hardenbrook
Presentation info: Adapt or die. It's a mantra we hear, but libraries have always been about change. The key now is to be in the driver's seat. Librarians from Carroll University will discuss four ways they have embraced change: 1) a workflows assessment to analyze staff duties, 2) a ʺkindness auditʺ to examine barriers to library services, 3) an enhanced patron count to determine how to best utilize library space, and 4) a survey to report how students use the library. Combined, these initiatives position the library as a change maker. Learn about these practices and take the wheel to share your experiences with change, too!
This document summarizes a virtual conference hosted by NISO on October 28, 2015 about improving the user experience of interacting with content. The conference included a keynote on delivering a great content experience and breakout sessions on topics like service design, user behavior metrics, iterative user testing, and the user experience of scholarship. Presenters included librarians and professionals from various academic institutions and organizations. The event was sponsored by NISO and the Institution of Engineering and Technology Publishing.
NCompass Live - April 26, 2017
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
In the context of the growing popularity of digital resources, declining reference and circulation transactions, and falling gate counts, collecting feedback about the unique needs and preferences of twenty-first century library users has never been more pertinent and important. But collecting that data can be expensive, especially for small libraries. This is particularly true in times of shrinking budgets.
Fortunately, there are plenty of free options when it comes to surveying your service population. Depending on your needs, you may choose a high tech option like Google Forms or a low tech option like a white marker board. Paul Meek Library at the University of Tennessee at Martin conducted user satisfaction surveys using both high tech and low tech options in the spring of 2016, the results of which were surprisingly similar.
In this presentation, we will discuss our experience conducting high tech and low tech (but all free!) surveys with an emphasis on the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you decide which option is best for your needs.
Presenters: Adam Clemons, Information Literacy Coordinator and Instruction Librarian; Jim Nance, Reference and Research Educator; Karen White, Outreach Librarian, Paul Meek Library, University of Tennessee at Martin.
Defining the Libraries' Role in Research: A Needs Assessment Case StudyKathryn Crowe
This document summarizes the results of a needs assessment survey conducted at UNC Greensboro to understand faculty research data management needs. Key findings include: the most common data formats are text, PDFs, and spreadsheets; most faculty back up data themselves but do not follow best practices; the top priorities for support are storage/backup, meeting sharing requirements, and assistance with data management plans. Barriers to sharing include large data sizes and lack of knowledge about requirements and options. The survey informed new research data services from the libraries and other campus units, including data storage, curation, and consultation on data management plans and sharing requirements.
This document summarizes the key findings of a study that examined how faculty and librarians perceive information literacy. The study found that while faculty and librarians generally agreed on the importance of information literacy, they sometimes differed in their views. Faculty saw librarians as experts and valued collaboration, while librarians perceived some misalignment or narrower understandings of information literacy among faculty. Both groups saw value in information literacy programs but librarians were less optimistic about shared concepts between the two groups. The study highlights opportunities for increasing awareness of programs and designing curriculum to improve alignment between faculty and librarians on information literacy.
Service Design: Towards a Holistic Assessment of the Library Experience
Joe Marquez, MLIS, Web Services Librarian, Reed Libraries, Reed College
Annie Downey, MLIS, PhD, Reed Libraries, Director of Research Services, Reed College
No More Cruise Control: Driving Change with Students, Staff, and SpaceJoe Hardenbrook
Presentation info: Adapt or die. It's a mantra we hear, but libraries have always been about change. The key now is to be in the driver's seat. Librarians from Carroll University will discuss four ways they have embraced change: 1) a workflows assessment to analyze staff duties, 2) a ʺkindness auditʺ to examine barriers to library services, 3) an enhanced patron count to determine how to best utilize library space, and 4) a survey to report how students use the library. Combined, these initiatives position the library as a change maker. Learn about these practices and take the wheel to share your experiences with change, too!
This document summarizes a virtual conference hosted by NISO on October 28, 2015 about improving the user experience of interacting with content. The conference included a keynote on delivering a great content experience and breakout sessions on topics like service design, user behavior metrics, iterative user testing, and the user experience of scholarship. Presenters included librarians and professionals from various academic institutions and organizations. The event was sponsored by NISO and the Institution of Engineering and Technology Publishing.
NCompass Live - April 26, 2017
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
In the context of the growing popularity of digital resources, declining reference and circulation transactions, and falling gate counts, collecting feedback about the unique needs and preferences of twenty-first century library users has never been more pertinent and important. But collecting that data can be expensive, especially for small libraries. This is particularly true in times of shrinking budgets.
Fortunately, there are plenty of free options when it comes to surveying your service population. Depending on your needs, you may choose a high tech option like Google Forms or a low tech option like a white marker board. Paul Meek Library at the University of Tennessee at Martin conducted user satisfaction surveys using both high tech and low tech options in the spring of 2016, the results of which were surprisingly similar.
In this presentation, we will discuss our experience conducting high tech and low tech (but all free!) surveys with an emphasis on the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you decide which option is best for your needs.
Presenters: Adam Clemons, Information Literacy Coordinator and Instruction Librarian; Jim Nance, Reference and Research Educator; Karen White, Outreach Librarian, Paul Meek Library, University of Tennessee at Martin.
Defining the Libraries' Role in Research: A Needs Assessment Case StudyKathryn Crowe
This document summarizes the results of a needs assessment survey conducted at UNC Greensboro to understand faculty research data management needs. Key findings include: the most common data formats are text, PDFs, and spreadsheets; most faculty back up data themselves but do not follow best practices; the top priorities for support are storage/backup, meeting sharing requirements, and assistance with data management plans. Barriers to sharing include large data sizes and lack of knowledge about requirements and options. The survey informed new research data services from the libraries and other campus units, including data storage, curation, and consultation on data management plans and sharing requirements.
This document summarizes the key findings of a study that examined how faculty and librarians perceive information literacy. The study found that while faculty and librarians generally agreed on the importance of information literacy, they sometimes differed in their views. Faculty saw librarians as experts and valued collaboration, while librarians perceived some misalignment or narrower understandings of information literacy among faculty. Both groups saw value in information literacy programs but librarians were less optimistic about shared concepts between the two groups. The study highlights opportunities for increasing awareness of programs and designing curriculum to improve alignment between faculty and librarians on information literacy.
1) A study found that school libraries and librarians have a positive impact on student academic achievement, with test scores being higher at schools with more library resources and collaboration between librarians and teachers.
2) The study controlled for other factors like socioeconomic status, funding, class sizes, and found that library programs still explained up to 20% of variation in test scores.
3) The presenter recommends that schools staff libraries well, fund them to support curriculum, and utilize librarian expertise to benefit student learning.
Assessing the Digital Media Commons: Evaluating New Library Spaces and Servic...Kathryn Crowe
The document summarizes an assessment of the Digital Media Commons (DMC) at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) libraries. The DMC was established in 2012 to provide multimedia assistance to students across campus. Various assessment methods were used from February to May 2013, including surveys, desk statistics, a focus group, usage studies, and polls. The results showed the DMC was well-used by undergraduate students for relaxing study and multimedia projects like presentations. However, assessments could be improved by continuing longer term and involving more staff and students. Recommendations included assessing the DMC's impact on student learning.
This document discusses using a library induction game called LibQuest to help first-year undergraduate students at Teesside University learn about library resources in a more engaging way. LibQuest uses augmented reality and tasks students to complete around the library. An evaluation found students enjoyed the social and exploratory aspects of LibQuest and it increased their awareness of available resources. Statistics show participation and borrowing increased in the years after LibQuest for students in the Schools of Computing and Health. Future development could include tailoring LibQuest to different subject areas and improving the app experience.
VAASL 2015 - Is My High School Senior Ready to Be Your College Freshman?SassyLibrarian
The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by a high school librarian of college and university librarians regarding the information literacy skills and tools their institutions recommend for incoming freshmen. Some of the key findings include: citation managers like Zotero are preferred at more selective schools, web-scale discovery services are widely used across institution types, databases like Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are most recommended, and research paper, oral presentation, and digital writing skills are generally emphasized. Plagiarism detection tool use varies by selectivity, and comments emphasized skills like searching, using the library catalog, and understanding the expectation to contribute to a "community of scholarship." The high school librarian plans changes based on this data.
Slide show from "Killing It with Kindness: Incorporating Sustainable Assessment through Kindness Audits," a Virtual Conference Webcast given by Jessica Olin and Joe Hardenbrook on March 26, 2015 as part of the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Portland, Oregon.
Session Description: "Learn how to design and conduct a kindness audit, a low-cost and high-reward assessment method that helps librarians examine barriers to library services and spaces through a user experience lens. Varying methods for kindness audits, lessons learned, and suggestions for identifying and implementing low-cost improvements for library spaces and services, will all be discussed."
URLs for the narrative will be available soon.
This document discusses a participatory action research project where students partnered with library staff to co-develop workshops and a digital literacy festival using an appreciative inquiry approach. It provides an overview of participatory action research and its benefits, and describes how students took on leadership roles to plan and deliver workshops. Reflections found both challenges and rewards from collaborating in an ambiguous process that pushed boundaries, but created a trusting environment where students could positively disrupt traditional practices. Implications are that listening to student experiences and being open to change are important for participatory approaches to improve teaching and learning.
The document discusses creating an open journal system to encourage information literacy, research skills, and academic writing for undergraduates. Some key benefits identified include giving students experience publishing peer-reviewed work, connecting theory to practice, and making CVs stand out. Feedback from students was very positive, noting it was empowering to have their work published and discussed beyond coursework. Creating a sustainable journal over time would further strategic goals around teaching excellence, research culture, and developing graduate attributes. Future plans discussed hosting more journals across subjects and engaging vocational courses to foster evidence-based learning.
Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative EffortLynn Connaway
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative Effort.” Presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017, Wrocław, Poland, August 23.
Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative EffortOCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative Effort.” Presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017, Wrocław, Poland, August 23.
Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academi...OCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Time of Uncertainty.” Presented at the RLUK Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom, March 9.
Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academi...Lynn Connaway
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Time of Uncertainty.” Presented at the RLUK Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom, March 9.
#ADBU 2016 User Experience Research : Just do it ! par Andy PriestnerADBU
The document advocates for libraries to conduct user experience (UX) research to better understand user needs and behaviors. It notes that traditional surveys are limited and don't capture real user experiences. The author details several UX research projects they conducted at Cambridge University Library that identified unmet user needs and led to new services. The document argues that UX research provides richer insights than surveys, helps create services that users want, and that libraries should "just do it" to learn directly from users.
Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Rese...OCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Research Agenda for Student Learning and Success.” Presented at the University of Macau, Macau, April 6.
Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Rese...Lynn Connaway
The document summarizes key findings from a research study examining how academic libraries can demonstrate their value, especially in times of uncertainty. The study utilized focus groups, interviews with provosts, and a literature review to develop a research agenda. Key recommendations include identifying learning and success outcomes, bolstering collaboration, communicating the library's role in institutional missions, and conducting learning analytics and assessment of diverse student populations. The research agenda prioritizes communication, collaboration, mission alignment, teaching and learning, and student success.
The Value & Economic Measures of LibrariesJoe Matthews
A half-day workshop at the 10th Northumbria International
Library Conference, York England July 25, 2013. Topics discussed include performance measures, value, value of information, and the value of library information services.
The document summarizes a study that investigated how librarians can support students' digital capabilities. It conducted interviews with stakeholders at a health faculty to understand their perceptions of digital literacy and the role of librarians. The study found that stakeholders mainly see librarians as teaching digital information literacy. However, there is potential for librarians to support other elements of digital literacy frameworks by collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and directly working with students. The qualitative research aimed to understand current practice and make recommendations for improving support of students' diverse digital needs.
Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens: Part 1 (Jan. 2019)ALATechSource
The document discusses creating a digital media space for teens at the library. It outlines the background and theory behind developing a mentor-driven program like The Labs at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The program is based on 3 levels of engagement - hanging out, messing around, and geek out. The document emphasizes that mentorship should be at the heart of the program and focuses on building relationships and community. It also discusses how the program can help address equity issues in the city by providing caring non-parental adults and spaces for informal learning to explore interests.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
1) A study found that school libraries and librarians have a positive impact on student academic achievement, with test scores being higher at schools with more library resources and collaboration between librarians and teachers.
2) The study controlled for other factors like socioeconomic status, funding, class sizes, and found that library programs still explained up to 20% of variation in test scores.
3) The presenter recommends that schools staff libraries well, fund them to support curriculum, and utilize librarian expertise to benefit student learning.
Assessing the Digital Media Commons: Evaluating New Library Spaces and Servic...Kathryn Crowe
The document summarizes an assessment of the Digital Media Commons (DMC) at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) libraries. The DMC was established in 2012 to provide multimedia assistance to students across campus. Various assessment methods were used from February to May 2013, including surveys, desk statistics, a focus group, usage studies, and polls. The results showed the DMC was well-used by undergraduate students for relaxing study and multimedia projects like presentations. However, assessments could be improved by continuing longer term and involving more staff and students. Recommendations included assessing the DMC's impact on student learning.
This document discusses using a library induction game called LibQuest to help first-year undergraduate students at Teesside University learn about library resources in a more engaging way. LibQuest uses augmented reality and tasks students to complete around the library. An evaluation found students enjoyed the social and exploratory aspects of LibQuest and it increased their awareness of available resources. Statistics show participation and borrowing increased in the years after LibQuest for students in the Schools of Computing and Health. Future development could include tailoring LibQuest to different subject areas and improving the app experience.
VAASL 2015 - Is My High School Senior Ready to Be Your College Freshman?SassyLibrarian
The document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by a high school librarian of college and university librarians regarding the information literacy skills and tools their institutions recommend for incoming freshmen. Some of the key findings include: citation managers like Zotero are preferred at more selective schools, web-scale discovery services are widely used across institution types, databases like Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are most recommended, and research paper, oral presentation, and digital writing skills are generally emphasized. Plagiarism detection tool use varies by selectivity, and comments emphasized skills like searching, using the library catalog, and understanding the expectation to contribute to a "community of scholarship." The high school librarian plans changes based on this data.
Slide show from "Killing It with Kindness: Incorporating Sustainable Assessment through Kindness Audits," a Virtual Conference Webcast given by Jessica Olin and Joe Hardenbrook on March 26, 2015 as part of the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Portland, Oregon.
Session Description: "Learn how to design and conduct a kindness audit, a low-cost and high-reward assessment method that helps librarians examine barriers to library services and spaces through a user experience lens. Varying methods for kindness audits, lessons learned, and suggestions for identifying and implementing low-cost improvements for library spaces and services, will all be discussed."
URLs for the narrative will be available soon.
This document discusses a participatory action research project where students partnered with library staff to co-develop workshops and a digital literacy festival using an appreciative inquiry approach. It provides an overview of participatory action research and its benefits, and describes how students took on leadership roles to plan and deliver workshops. Reflections found both challenges and rewards from collaborating in an ambiguous process that pushed boundaries, but created a trusting environment where students could positively disrupt traditional practices. Implications are that listening to student experiences and being open to change are important for participatory approaches to improve teaching and learning.
The document discusses creating an open journal system to encourage information literacy, research skills, and academic writing for undergraduates. Some key benefits identified include giving students experience publishing peer-reviewed work, connecting theory to practice, and making CVs stand out. Feedback from students was very positive, noting it was empowering to have their work published and discussed beyond coursework. Creating a sustainable journal over time would further strategic goals around teaching excellence, research culture, and developing graduate attributes. Future plans discussed hosting more journals across subjects and engaging vocational courses to foster evidence-based learning.
Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative EffortLynn Connaway
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative Effort.” Presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017, Wrocław, Poland, August 23.
Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative EffortOCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Communicating Library Impact Beyond Library Walls: A Collaborative Effort.” Presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017, Wrocław, Poland, August 23.
Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academi...OCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Time of Uncertainty.” Presented at the RLUK Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom, March 9.
Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academi...Lynn Connaway
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Where are We Going and What Do We Do Next? Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Time of Uncertainty.” Presented at the RLUK Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom, March 9.
#ADBU 2016 User Experience Research : Just do it ! par Andy PriestnerADBU
The document advocates for libraries to conduct user experience (UX) research to better understand user needs and behaviors. It notes that traditional surveys are limited and don't capture real user experiences. The author details several UX research projects they conducted at Cambridge University Library that identified unmet user needs and led to new services. The document argues that UX research provides richer insights than surveys, helps create services that users want, and that libraries should "just do it" to learn directly from users.
Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Rese...OCLC
Connaway, Lynn Silipigni. 2017. “Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Research Agenda for Student Learning and Success.” Presented at the University of Macau, Macau, April 6.
Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries in Times of Uncertainty: A Rese...Lynn Connaway
The document summarizes key findings from a research study examining how academic libraries can demonstrate their value, especially in times of uncertainty. The study utilized focus groups, interviews with provosts, and a literature review to develop a research agenda. Key recommendations include identifying learning and success outcomes, bolstering collaboration, communicating the library's role in institutional missions, and conducting learning analytics and assessment of diverse student populations. The research agenda prioritizes communication, collaboration, mission alignment, teaching and learning, and student success.
The Value & Economic Measures of LibrariesJoe Matthews
A half-day workshop at the 10th Northumbria International
Library Conference, York England July 25, 2013. Topics discussed include performance measures, value, value of information, and the value of library information services.
The document summarizes a study that investigated how librarians can support students' digital capabilities. It conducted interviews with stakeholders at a health faculty to understand their perceptions of digital literacy and the role of librarians. The study found that stakeholders mainly see librarians as teaching digital information literacy. However, there is potential for librarians to support other elements of digital literacy frameworks by collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and directly working with students. The qualitative research aimed to understand current practice and make recommendations for improving support of students' diverse digital needs.
Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens: Part 1 (Jan. 2019)ALATechSource
The document discusses creating a digital media space for teens at the library. It outlines the background and theory behind developing a mentor-driven program like The Labs at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The program is based on 3 levels of engagement - hanging out, messing around, and geek out. The document emphasizes that mentorship should be at the heart of the program and focuses on building relationships and community. It also discusses how the program can help address equity issues in the city by providing caring non-parental adults and spaces for informal learning to explore interests.
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build research skills among librarians, provide a forum for discussion, and encourage collaboration on user studies. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched - one on cultural anthropology faculty and graduate students, and another on honors researchers. Both studies involved interviews to better understand challenges and improve library services. The benefits of the studies included publicizing existing services and gaining a deeper understanding of user needs. The initiative also created an online toolkit and hopes to establish a cohort of library staff confident in conducting user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build research skills among librarians, provide a forum for discussion, and encourage collaboration on user studies. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched - one on cultural anthropology faculty and graduate students, and another on honors researchers. Both studies involved interviews to better understand challenges and improve library services. The benefits of the studies included publicizing existing services and gaining a deeper understanding of user needs. The initiative also created an online toolkit and aims to have librarians feel confident conducting their own user studies.
Know Thy User: Duke Libraries User Studies InitiativeEmily Daly
The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Duke Libraries User Studies Initiative. The initiative aims to build skills in user studies among library staff and encourage collaboration through workshops and training events. As part of the initiative, two user studies were launched: a cultural anthropology study to better understand challenges and improve services, and an honors researchers study to understand student research processes and publicize existing services. The benefits of conducting user studies include improved understanding of user needs and publicity of library services. Success will be achieved by developing a cohort of library staff confident in conducting their own user studies.
part of the Webinar: Putting Emerging LIS Competencies into Education and Practice: Challenges and Opportunities.
November 19th, 2020 15:00 - 16:30 CEST via Zoom.
Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens: Part 1 (August 2017)ALATechSource
The document discusses creating a digital media space for teens at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. It provides background on the library's shift to a model based on relationships and community building through mentorship programs like The Labs. This involves embracing the library's role in supporting multiple literacies and informal learning. The Labs program was inspired by the successful YOUmedia model at the Chicago Public Library, which utilizes mentors to encourage exploration of interests. The document emphasizes designing programming and spaces to foster diversity and mentoring relationships in order to better serve all members of the community.
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Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
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Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
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4. Designing a better
library experience
How do you turn
mundane transactions
into experiences?
– Steven Bell
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5. Staffing Model
Full TTU Libraries Org. Chart
Dean of Libraries
Associate Dean for Resources
Management and Systems
UX Librarian
Senior Library
Associate
Library Associate
Student Assistant
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6. A few UX methods we use
Survey
Asking users about their
preferences, expectations,
and behaviors. What do they
say they want and do?
Observation
Studying users in their
environments. What is the
actual user behavior?
Moderated usability
A user completes tasks while
observed by a moderator. We
ask them to use the “think
aloud” method and answer
questions about their
experience afterward.
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10. External
reporting
You asked. We delivered.
Infographic connects user
research to improvements
made by departments and
teams around the library
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Infographic created by Nora Hyman
16. ““...I've participated in some usability
testing for library services. This has been
really educational for me as a student,
and it has given me the impression that
the library is doing its best to improve its
services for students..."
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17. References
▷ Bell, S. (2010, Nov. 15). Fish market 101: Why not a
reference user experience. Library Journal, 135(19),
6-7.
▷ Martin, B. & Hanington, B. (2012). Universal Methods
of Design : 100 Ways to Explore Complex Problems,
Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective
Solutions. Beverly, MA: Rockport Publishers.
▷ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
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