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  {
      Bohyun Kim
      Florida International University Medical Library
      Lightning Talk - Code4Lib Conference, Seattle, WA. February 7, 2012.
   example




                    “Images”



1. Don’t Over-rely on the Context.
   example




                    “Mobile”


2. But the Context is Still
Necessary for Understanding.
   example




             “Interlibrary Loan”


3. Sometimes, There is No Better
Term.
   example




       “Tour” vs. “Online Tour”



4. Brevity Will Cost You.
   example




          “Contact” vs. “Ask Us”



5. Is There a Meaningful Difference?
   example




                    “Medical Library
                     Mobile App”
                          vs.
                    “Medical Apps”


6. How Do You Say These apart?
   example




          “Handouts & Tutorials”


7. What’s What?
Library Resources & Course Resources
   example




                    “Databases”



8. Nothing Can be 100 % Clear.
THX!

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Usability in terms of Words

  • 1. Web Usability in terms of Words { Bohyun Kim Florida International University Medical Library Lightning Talk - Code4Lib Conference, Seattle, WA. February 7, 2012.
  • 2. example “Images” 1. Don’t Over-rely on the Context.
  • 3. example “Mobile” 2. But the Context is Still Necessary for Understanding.
  • 4. example “Interlibrary Loan” 3. Sometimes, There is No Better Term.
  • 5. example “Tour” vs. “Online Tour” 4. Brevity Will Cost You.
  • 6. example “Contact” vs. “Ask Us” 5. Is There a Meaningful Difference?
  • 7. example “Medical Library Mobile App” vs. “Medical Apps” 6. How Do You Say These apart?
  • 8. example “Handouts & Tutorials” 7. What’s What? Library Resources & Course Resources
  • 9. example “Databases” 8. Nothing Can be 100 % Clear.
  • 10. THX!