Creating Audience and Environment-Friendly Research Guides: Findings from a User Study

Authors

Jessica Alverson, DePaul UniversityFollow
James LeFager, DePaul UniversityFollow
Jennifer Schwartz, DePaul UniversityFollow
Amelia Brunskill, DePaul University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

March 2015

Abstract

Like many libraries, our institution had relied on a one-size-fits-all model for our subject research guides without considering the various audiences using our guides, or the different contexts in which students encounter those guides. Learn about our user study that explored how students use these guides, and where they fit into the actual research process. We will discuss how we engaged librarians and created a new model that balances diverse research needs and expectations.

Source Publication

Association of College and Research Libraries 2015 Conference

Recommended Citation

Alverson, Jessica; LeFager, James; Schwartz, Jennifer; and Brunskill, Amelia. (2015) Creating Audience and Environment-Friendly Research Guides: Findings from a User Study. Association of College and Research Libraries 2015 Conference.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/lib_pubs/7