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Testing The Barriers To Digital Libraries: A Study Seeking Copyright Permission To Digitize Published Works, Carole A. George
Testing The Barriers To Digital Libraries: A Study Seeking Copyright Permission To Digitize Published Works, Carole A. George
Carole A. George
Purpose: The aim was to explore the issues related to acquiring copyright permission with the goal of determining effectiveness and efficiency using the least complex process. Methodology: A random sample of books was chosen, relevant information was recorded, request letters were sent and tracked, and results (permission received or denied) were analyzed with respect to publisher, publication data, time required, and issues related to the process. Findings: About 52 percent responded with a yes or no with 24 percent Yes responses. Nearly 25 percent never responded, addresses were not found for about 16 percent, approximately 7 percent were too complicated …
Usability Testing And Design Of A Library Website: An Iterative Approach, Carole A. George
Usability Testing And Design Of A Library Website: An Iterative Approach, Carole A. George
Carole A. George
Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to provide a case study of the usability studies used by the Carnegie Mellon Libraries during the redesign of their website. Methodology. The Libraries used a web-based survey to determine needs, proceeding to the prototype design, and completing the process with the final design and usability testing. During think-aloud protocols, used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the final design, participants verbalized their thoughts as they completed a series of tasks. Findings. The results of the protocols indicated several key weaknesses with respect to navigation, screen design and labeling, leading to more …