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Overview
At the request of ArchivesSpace Development team member, Susan Pyzynski (Harvard University), Emilie Hardman (Houghton Library, Harvard University) conducted a usability session on the ASpace repository page (http://aspace.hudmol.com:7310/repositories/X).
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The sessions were designed as guided interviews and lasted between 15 and 20 minutes on average. Interviews were transcribed and the data analyzed with key themes noted as an overlay on the existing repository page. Based on the results of this work, a paper prototype was designed to address the areas of concern. This prototype was shared with a different group of archival and library professionals, as well as student workers in an informally arranged A/B test.
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Findings and
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Recommendations
In the following diagram, significant areas of concern are noted in New Times Roman font and circled in red. The themes below were noted because of the frequency of participant concern with an area. Frequency is noted in a x[#] format following the statement of concern.
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Areas of Concern
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Implement the previously suggested link to a form or other for questions, a map/directions, a policy page, and link to the repository's webpage for other/more information.
First prototype
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Based on this feedback in user testing, the following prototype was developed:
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