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is delivered via Omeka by pulling content from our various services (i.e., Image Collections Online, Finding Aids, etc.)
We have also developed and deployed an open source page turning system, METS Navigator, for facsimile page images
(though we’ve used the page turner for other multi-part objects).
We regularly digitize images from our archival collections and provide online access to them via Omeka and Historypin.
Yes, various, though effort is very distributed.
ASSESSMENT
23. Does your library perform regular assessment of the use of digital image collections for the
purpose of adding or cancelling collections? N=80
Yes 48 60%
No 32 40%
If yes, what methods does your library use to assess/evaluate digital image databases/resources?
Check all that apply. N=48
Usage statistics 46 96%
Informal feedback from users 34 71%
Surveys/requests for formal feedback from users 17 35%
Evaluation forms 6 13%
Other assessment method 4 8%
If you selected “Other assessment method” above, please briefly describe the method. N=4
Faculty inquiries
Formal usability testing. The usability reports are also in the digital collections for ease of reference and for ongoing
continuity in continuous improvement.
Student project user survey
Usability testing focus groups
Additional Comments N=2
Assessment is not regular. Google Analytics is pointed to specific pages sporadically upon request. Facebook “Insights”
give us some feedback regarding featured images.
Cannot speak to any assessment that may or may not take place for licensed subscription image collections such as
ARtstor.
is delivered via Omeka by pulling content from our various services (i.e., Image Collections Online, Finding Aids, etc.)
We have also developed and deployed an open source page turning system, METS Navigator, for facsimile page images
(though we’ve used the page turner for other multi-part objects).
We regularly digitize images from our archival collections and provide online access to them via Omeka and Historypin.
Yes, various, though effort is very distributed.
ASSESSMENT
23. Does your library perform regular assessment of the use of digital image collections for the
purpose of adding or cancelling collections? N=80
Yes 48 60%
No 32 40%
If yes, what methods does your library use to assess/evaluate digital image databases/resources?
Check all that apply. N=48
Usage statistics 46 96%
Informal feedback from users 34 71%
Surveys/requests for formal feedback from users 17 35%
Evaluation forms 6 13%
Other assessment method 4 8%
If you selected “Other assessment method” above, please briefly describe the method. N=4
Faculty inquiries
Formal usability testing. The usability reports are also in the digital collections for ease of reference and for ongoing
continuity in continuous improvement.
Student project user survey
Usability testing focus groups
Additional Comments N=2
Assessment is not regular. Google Analytics is pointed to specific pages sporadically upon request. Facebook “Insights”
give us some feedback regarding featured images.
Cannot speak to any assessment that may or may not take place for licensed subscription image collections such as
ARtstor.