Virtually Usable: a Test of the Information Gardens
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Megan Johnson, Assist. Professor & Public Rel. and Res. Librarian (Creator)
- Louise Ochoa, Distance Learning Librarian (Creator)
- Geraldine Purpur, Distance Learning Librarian (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: This paper presents the results of a usability study conducted to determine the functionality of a desktop, three-dimensional virtual library designed and supported by the Appalachian State University Distance Learning Library Services team. Formative evaluations were performed with representative students utilizing Morae software. Results influenced the final design of the library.
Virtually Usable: a Test of the Information Gardens
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- Publication
- Johnson, Megan, Louise Ochoa, and Geraldine Purpur. “Virtually Usable: a Test of the Information Gardens.” The Journal of Academic Librarianship. 33:5 (September 2007). p. 593-601. Elsevier
- Language: English
- Date: 2007
- Subjects
- Digital libraries
- Three-manifolds (Topology)
- Electronic publishing
- Library service agencies
- Utilities (Computer programs)
- Graphical user interfaces (Computer systems)
- Information commons