2. The structural design of shared information
environments
The combination of
organization, labeling, search, & navigation
systems within web sites & intranets
The art & science of shaping information
products & experiences to support usability &
findability
Moreville, Peter and Louis Rosenfeld. Information
Architecture for the World Wide Web.
Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly, 2007.
3. What is beyond your control?
Portal of the Learning Management System
Organization of your library’s website
Faculty person’s course site design
Faculty assignment(s)
Student information-seeking behavior
4. Knowing the course assignment
What TYPE of resources are required?
What citation format?
When are assignments due?
Establishing a Purpose
Selecting Resources
Organizing Content
5. Read in “F-Shape” Pattern
Skim Text
Drawn to Actionable Content
Likely to Click Images/Buttons
Lack Patience
6.
7. Keywords Sub-Headings Bulleted Lists
½ the Words Images/Buttons Anchors
8.
9.
10.
11. 50
45
None-I only use the
Internet (8.8)
40
One (26.5)
35
30 Two (26.5)
25
20 Three (29.4)
15
10 Four (2.9)
5
Five or More
0
How many library resources will you try
before giving up & Googling?
12. Less than 9% of students will even TRY to use
more than 3 “library resources” before going
back to what is familiar.
Only include resources acceptable for the
instructor’s assignment.
Avoid over-describing each resource. If it’s that
complicated, should it be included? Consider
alternative formats for learners who DO want
more details (printable guide, video
tutorial, etc)
