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March 3–6, 2024

Austin, Texas + Online

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Meteor users where they are: Improving database descriptions with plain language

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 9:45 AM–11:15 AM CST

Online Conference Platform

Conference Track

5. User Experience & Promotion

Audience Level

Intermediate

Keywords

Usability testing, student collaboration

Abstract

Database descriptions are typically a blend of vendor-speak, jargon, and legacy information that creates confusion and usability barriers, inhibiting users from selecting the best tools for their research tasks. This project sought to identify best practices for database asset descriptions through usability testing co-designed with library student employees.

ER&L Preliminary Program Search Tool

March 3–6, 2024

Austin, Texas + Online

Meteor users where they are: Improving database descriptions with plain language

Conference Track

Audience Level

Keywords

Abstract

Presenters

Alex Sundt, Utah State University

Jason Folkman, Utah State University

Haley Pester, Utah State University

Valerie Nelson, Utah State University

Rachel Wishkoski, Utah State University