• Conceptions of student engagement : putting our students at the heart of the 'people-centered' 'academic library 

  Appleton, Leo (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)
• The user experience opportunity : researching and designing more relevant and user-centric library services 

  Priestner, Andy (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)

  In this keynote talk Andy will demonstrate the value and purpose of User Experience (UX) work in libraries. As well as detailing some of the specific techniques for researching the needs and behaviours of your users ...
• User research, a strategic priority : why your library needs a UX team 

  Kgarosi, Kabelo (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)

  Libraries are increasingly recognizing the role of User Experience (UX) in shaping their services. This presentation advocates the establishment of a dedicated UX team within academic libraries and delves into the compelling ...
• Exploring user experience through eye-tracking : the case of UP Medical Library 

  Adebesin, Funmi (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)

  The importance of incorporating user experience (UX) design into the development of interactive systems is well established. What is less discussed is the vital role of incorporating UX design into the design of physical ...
• Towards a user-centered library design : the case of Daystar University, Kenya 

  Wambua Yobera, Jane (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)

  The 21st-century teaching and learning environment calls for a library that can meet library users' evolving and varied needs. This is at the core of user experience (UX) design, whereby the user is at the center. Studies ...
• User Experience at the UP Library 

  Snyman, Elmar (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)

  The Department of Library Services at the University of Pretoria established a User Experience (UX) unit in 2020. Since its inception, the UX unit has conducted several user-centered studies. I will be focusing on four of ...
• Radiography user experience : a fresh perspective through the eyes of the facilitators 

  Mbonambi, Linda; Kekana, Mable (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)

  Teaching communication in Radiography presents unique challenges, requiring a focus on various forms of communication for different patient categories and their specific needs. However, communication education should not ...
• Exploring user-centric training and service enhancement in library digital platforms 

  Mushaisano, Mulalo (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)

  In today's digital age, libraries must adapt to provide accessible and user-friendly platforms for information and knowledge sharing. This presentation explores strategies to maximize user engagement and improve service ...
• The user experience of an institutional repository 

  Kalimashe, Hanoria (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)

  User experience (UX) is gaining significant traction in academic libraries as it is important and useful to assess library services from a user-centred perspective. Academic libraries play a vital role in meeting the ...
• Navigating the digital groove : crafting a user-centric odyssey for libraries 

  Van der Walt, Isak D. (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023-09)

  This presentation explores the dynamic landscape of digital scholarship within libraries, emphasizing the critical importance of a user-centric approach. With a keen focus on enhancing the user experience (UX), the talk ...
• A research support framework for p ostgraduate students : WITS libraries’ UX strategy 

  Matizirofa, Lazarus (University of Pretoria, Department of Library Services, 2023)

  At the postgraduate level, success often depends on the ability, capacity and research support provided by librarians to promote a good foundation for a robust research culture to masters and doctoral students. This case ...
• Library user experience through time : a cross-generational analysis 

  Soyizwapi, Lindiwe; Ntshabele, Zenzile (2023-09)

  The Department of Library Services conducts quality surveys as one of the tools to assess the quality of services, library spaces and resources. LibQUAL has previously been used to assess the user’s expectations and ...
• Make the web work for you 

  Nelson, Bryan (2012-09-20)
• World Digital Library 

  Rago, Michelle (2012-09-19)
• Africa is mobile - so what ? 

  Botha, Adele (2012-09-19)
• e-Research: identifying the weak links 

  Van Deventer, Martha Johanna (2012-09-19)
• Marketing to young adults in the context of a post-modern society 

  Goneos-Malka, Amaleya Catherina (2012-09-20)
• The seven ages of technology in education 

  Cronje, Johannes Christoffel (2012-09-19)
• Re-imagining research impact in the open knowledge environment 

  Chan, Leslie (2012-09-19)
• Internet archive book digitization project 

  Miller, Robert (2012-09-19)

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