April 17: Website Usability Evaluation
by Dr. Kim Thompson
Why are some websites better than others? How can your library's website be one of the good ones? Please join us for this fun and informative program and find out!
Dr. Kim Thompson is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri's School of Information Science and Learning Technologies (SISLT). She'll present an overview of general usability principles and theories for our group and show us some examples of good and bad website design. We'll get some practical tips on how to evaluate our own websites that we can try out the very next day back on the job. Dr. Thompson will also tell us about the Information Experience Lab, a research and usability testing facility at SISLT.
When:
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Where:
Spazio Westport
12031 Lackland Road
Creve Coeur, MO 63146
Spazio is located at the NW corner of Lackland Rd. and Westport Plaza Dr./Craig Rd.
Time:
5:30 - 6:15 pm Networking and cash bar
6:15 - 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 pm Presentation by Dr. Kim Thompson followed by a short business meeting
Dinner buffet menu: Chicken Tuscany, Caesar Salad, Broccoli with Lemon Butter, Bowtie Pesto Primavera, dinner rolls, and a selection of gourmet desserts; vegetarian options are available-please indicate with your reservation
Cost:
Members: $22 // Students/SLA Retiree Members: $18 // Non-members: $26
Reservations:
Must be received by Wednesday, April 9, 2008, to Renee Gorrell at rgorrell@bjc.org
Questions:
Contact Betsy Richie at 314-516-5571 or richiee@umsl.edu
