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It Works All The Time ... Except For When It Doesn’T: Analyzing Error Reports From A Library Link Resolver, John Hubbard
It Works All The Time ... Except For When It Doesn’T: Analyzing Error Reports From A Library Link Resolver, John Hubbard
UWM Libraries Other Staff Publications
Data from 22 months of a library discovery layer's "Report a Problem" link traffic shows that submissions (n=884) were attributable to user errors (43%); defective vendor systems (40%); and problems with local settings (17%). Implications and strategies are discussed.
Are Limits More Important Than Results? Collecting Usability Data For A Facets-On-The-Right Library Discovery Layer Design, John Hubbard
Are Limits More Important Than Results? Collecting Usability Data For A Facets-On-The-Right Library Discovery Layer Design, John Hubbard
UWM Libraries Other Staff Publications
Rapid A/B-like usability testing was employed in an effort to determine the optimal efficacy of and end user satisfaction with post-search delimiters (facets) being placed on the right vs. left side of the results screen in a resource discovery layer. Based on a survey of library visitors (n=17), results suggest a facets-on-the-left design draws more attention to limits (p=.20) and is preferred by patrons (p=.07). Best practices for customization are also discussed.
Institutional, Funder, And Journal Data Policies, Kristin Briney, Abigail Goben, Lisa Zilinski
Institutional, Funder, And Journal Data Policies, Kristin Briney, Abigail Goben, Lisa Zilinski
UWM Libraries Other Staff Publications
Data curation exists within a larger framework of laws and policies covering topics like copyright and data retention. These obligations must be considered in order to properly care for data as it is being created and preserved. While laws may transition slowly, the policies applying to research data by funding bodies, institutions, and journals have seen significant change since the turn of the century. These policies have directly impacted the practices of researchers and prompted the creation of data curation services by many libraries in partnership with their larger institutions. This chapter examines three important categories of policies, primarily covered …