Making Data Less Daunting: Using Data Refinement Tools to Improve User Experience

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Making Data Less Daunting: Using Data Refinement Tools to Improve User Experience

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 9:20 AM–10:05 AM CDT

Room 204

Conference Track

5. User Experience

Keywords

data analysis, discovery services

Learning Objectives

Following this session, participants will be able to use search logs and usage statistics to better understand patrons' needs and research interests.

Following this session, participants will be able to improve user experience using existing search log data and freely available analytical tools.

Abstract

Libraries collect a lot of data, but often aren’t sure what to do with it. Freely available, open source tools can allow you to evaluate usage data and search logs to better understand patrons’ needs, enhance discovery tools and improve the user experience. Come learn how to create actionable data!