Designing for Digital 2016
April 6–7, 2016
Austin, Texas
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D20-02 - Choosing Our Words Wisely: Writing for Library Websites
Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:15 PM–3:00 PM CDT
Room 203
Keywords
Usability, Writing for the Web
Abstract
Writing on library web interfaces must be succinct and meaningful to users.
This session discusses best practices for writing on library websites to enhance user experience such as:
- Applying the principle of “less is more”
- Eliminating the need for wordy explanations through sound design choices
- Replacing jargon with useful terms
Learning Objectives
Following this session, participants will be able to make sound design choices which will remove excessive language on library websites, and utilize language which users will find meaningful.
Proposals
Jill K Locascio, MLIS, SUNY College of Optometry
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