Search

Usability and user experience research methodology, defined by usability.gov as a group of techniques that seek to "gain a deep understanding of users, what they need, what they value and their limitations" have been applied regularly in libraries to websites and public services. Yet, little information exists in the literature about acquisitions, collections, or electronic resource management librarians using such techniques for their own work. This paper will use a case study at the University of North Carolina Greensboro's University Library to demonstrate how usability techniques can be implemented to help solve such common problems for technical services as improving access to and discoverability of library resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ensuring the accessibility of digital content is a priority for libraries. Digital collections continue to grow, and libraries seek feedback from users and use tools to diagnose and solve accessibility issues. As libraries grapple with this new landscape, they want to know where they stand amongst their peers, what mandates apply to their situations, and how library staff are being trained to address accessibility requirements, among other issues. In 2019, the LYRASIS consortium surveyed its large network of more than 1,000 member galleries, libraries, archives, and museums to discover how these member institutions are approaching accessibility. This paper represents highlights from that survey as well as examples of accessibility efforts from North Carolina State University Libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on international serials and electronic resource management which includes library schools, continuing education and library-orientated organizations. The article also discusses the awards and grants given by EBSCO Information Services and the recommendations provided by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO).

On the surface, it might appear that libraries with different collections, staffing levels, and budgets would have to make use of different tools to address their e-resource management needs. However, in their review of electronic resources lifecycle work at North Carolina State University and Georgia Perimeter College, Tessa Minchew and Sofia Slutskaya discovered that this is not always the case. The presenters reviewed the electronic resources lifecycle and three distinct types of tools (content management systems/wikis, Microsoft Access, and Trello) that are being used in different ways to address different lifecycle-related tasks at each of their institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Focuses on the impact of the introduction of a statewide electronic resources collection on the serial use study at the Hunter Library at the Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Overview of the serials collection development cycle at the WCU; Analysis of local library consortia holdings; Steps in creating database for serials use study.