Abstract
We asked 4 first years and 3 seniors to complete a remote usability test in EDS, focusing on non-article search results (i.e., books, ebooks, archives, and e-resources). The test included an open exploration section, to gather insight on students’ research processes and mental models. We wanted to know about challenges with understanding and accessing archival materials, print books, e-books, and e-resources on and off-campus, as well as student preferences for campus display and willingness to travel.
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