Duke Digital Repository usability test, part 2 - May 2023

Abstract

This is part two out of two usability tests of the Duke Digital Repositories (DDR). Both parts were designed to answer stakeholder questions about the usability of specific DDR functions. All test sessions were conducted remotely via Zoom by Audrey Siqi-Liu. Part one included basic tasks like downloading digital materials and requesting access to metadata only items. Part two included more advanced tasks: navigating finding aids and collection records, and using the relations feature. Participants were recruited from users of the DDR who had logged in for the first time over the past six months and were prescreened for either experience with browsing digital collections or using any reading room.