[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Beyond the Repository - a short survey on distributed preservation

Northwestern University Libraries and the University of California San Diego Library are investigating the integration of local digital repository services with distributed preservation networks, such as The Digital Preservation Network (DPN), Chronopolis, and the Academic Preservation Trust (APTru

Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability testing with Mechanical Turk

At my university, the biggest impediment would be funding the MTurk activities, that is, getting the university to agree to pay using their method. Steven Turner, MLIS Manager, Web Technologies and Development, Assistant Professor University Libraries The University of Alabama

Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability testing with Mechanical Turk

I did find this online, Joshua: https://www.viget.com/articles/how-to-run-quick-and-cheap-usability-tests-using-mechanical-turk S Steven Turner, MLIS Manager, Web Technologies and Development, Assistant Professor University Libraries The University of Alabama 416 Gorgas Libra

Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability testing with Mechanical Turk

Gosh, I am super interested in this process as well. S Steven Turner, MLIS Manager, Web Technologies and Development, Assistant Professor University Libraries The University of Alabama 416 Gorgas Library | Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266 office 205-348-1638 steven.j.turn

Re: [CODE4LIB] Usability testing with Mechanical Turk

Joahua, we’re in the same boat here, and I would also love to hear about any experiences with Mturk and usability testing. Robert T. Wilson Emerging Technologies & Systems Librarian Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA On 4/26/17, 11:51 AM, "Code for Libraries on behalf of Josh Welk

[CODE4LIB] What single sign-on auth system does your academic institution use?

Hi all, We're gathering some very informal data on which authentication mechanisms are being used for single sign-on in academic institutions. Your responses will help us determine how best to focus efforts in an ongoing project. Though we're mainly concerned with institutions in the United Sta

[CODE4LIB] Usability testing with Mechanical Turk

I'm thinking of using Amazon Mechanical Turk to do quick testing on some new UIs for our library website. The testing needs to be done over summer when there are few students available. Does anyone have experience using MTurk for UI testing and have any pointers for what works well and what doesn't