This week’s usable library is: Buena Vista University, IA What I like: Link to Technical Help:
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Usable Library of the Week – Michigan Historical Center
This week’s usable library is: Seeking Michigan – Michigan Historical Center What I like: Clean, contemporary design using WordPress theme Basic and advanced search are cleverly combined in a single search box “Discover” page links to browse lists for different collections, seamlessly integrating ContentDM results into site
Continue readingUsable Library of the Week – Hendrix College
This week’s usable library is: Hendrix College What I like: Uncluttered, clean look and feel – lots of white space Responsive site works well on tablets and phone Jargon-free This site was also featured on ALA’s College Library Website of the Month
Continue readingAfter you find it, then what? New study looks at post-discovery services
Jody L. DeRidder and Kathryn G. Matheny performed an excellent study of how faculty use online databases to find primary source materials. The study looks at both how faculty search for materials as well as how they manage content after searching, and reveals shortcomings in services for post-discovery stages of the research process. Their findings are in…
Continue readingUsable Library of the Week: Columbus Metropolitan
This week’s usable library is: Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH What I like: The catalog is well-integrated into the site – consistent banner, consistent “Home” navigation E-book search directly from catalog search box: don’t have to be in Overdrive Prominent “Where is it?” button in catalog records Locations link with maps This site was also featured…
Continue readingUsable Library of the Week – NU Health Sciences
This week’s usable library is: Northwestern University’s Galter Health Sciences Library What I like: Direct access to PubMed from search box and “I need:”
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