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From: Archivists, conservators and records managers. [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Susan E Thomas [[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: Training: Web usability for archivists
The Society of Archivists Data Standards Group training event
Web usability for archivists
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 10:00-16:00
Oxford University Library Services
How much time and effort do you spend making sure that your online presence works for your users? Would you know where to start? Evaluation and user testing of e-learning resources, websites and on-line catalogues are critical for their success, but we don't always do it. If you are interested in learning how you might improve your online presence based on how your users really engage with it, then this event is for you. You might be surprised by what you discover!
The event is for beginners, and will start with an overview of the variety of techniques that can be used, offering lots of practical advice. You will also hear three case studies, which tell the story of how such techniques have been applied to specific websites and what was learned as a result. Finally, you will be able to draw on some of what you've learned in a practical 'critique' session. If you're feeling brave you can even submit your own website for scrutiny by your peers...
Programme
10:00 - 10:25 Registration, coffee and biscuits
10:25 - 10:30 Introduction to the Day
10:30 - 11:00 General introduction to evaluation and audience consultation, Martin Bazley
11:00 - 11:30 Evaluating and user testing online learning resources, Martin Bazley
11:30 - 11:45 Break
11:45 - 12:15 Web usability testing in practice: a case study from English Heritage Archives, Gillian Sheldrick
12:15 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 13:45 Web usability testing in practice: a case study from National Archives of Scotland, Robin Urquhart
13:45 - 14:15 Web usability testing in practice: a case study from the First World War Poetry Digital Archive <http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/> , Kate Lindsay
14:15 - 14:45 Coffee
14:45 - 15:45 Critique/workshop session, Martin Bazley
15:15 - 16:00 Speakers panel - final questions and evaluation forms
Costs are £55 for SoA members and £70 for non-members (including lunch and refreshments). Please book using the form available from http://www.archives.org.uk/events.asp?id=239 <http://www.archives.org.uk/events.asp?id=239> .
Susan Thomas
Training Officer, Data Standards Group, Society of Archivists
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Martin Bazley
Online experience consultant
Martin Bazley & Associates
15 Margin Drive
Wimbledon
SW19 5HA
0780 3580 727
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www.martinbazley.com <http://www.martinbazley.com/>
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