The document discusses enhancing the usability of libraries through an evidence-based approach. It defines usability as being easy to use, useful, and pleasant to use. There are three types of librarianship discussed - "lollipop librarianship" which focuses only on what patrons want, "broccoli librarianship" which focuses only on what is good for patrons, and evidence-based librarianship which seeks to integrate user needs, practitioner experience, and research evidence. The document advocates applying an evidence-based practice approach to evaluate and improve the usability of library services and resources.
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The topic of my presentation this morning is âEnhancing the Usability of Librariesâ. I am going to discuss some theoretical approaches to usability and some practical examples from my own library and other libraries. I hope that you will all be prompted, even inspired, to take a fresh look at the usability of your own libraries and hopefully come away with a few examples you can borrow and adapt. I am also hoping to pick up some ideas from you to take back to my library.