Abstract
The study aimed to discover the level of knowledge students have regarding LibGuides, the preferred navigational layout, and how students use guides to conduct research. Ten undergraduate students par-ticipated in a mixed-methods study consisting of semi-structured interviews and usability tasks. The study revealed that the usability test was the first time any of the participants had interacted with a guide, resulting in data free from bias or previous experience. Participants did not exhibit a clear prefer-ence for navigation style, and an emphasis was placed on the importance of an aesthetically pleasing design and a functional search bar. The study's findings offer insights into the most effective ways of de-signing and implementing LibGuides to ensure optimal usability, highlighting the importance of library instruction for marketing while providing a section on changes made by the library to increase guide usage.
Publication Date
Winter 1-27-2025
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