Online Journal Title Search usability test - September 2024

Abstract

On July 15, 2024, Duke University Libraries (DUL) migrated to a new suite of tools for our Online Journal Titles (OJT) Search as part of the migration to Alma. The combination of pages and platforms patrons now use when searching for Online Journal Titles differs from what they encountered previously and results in more clicks to reach a journal issue or list of articles. There are a few known issues with the OJT search that may impact its usability. This study was conducted to see how students interact with the new interface and whether all features are accessible and obvious to them.