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Fine-Tuning the User Experience :

Fine-Tuning the User Experience :. Integration of Blackboard and LibGuides. IOLUG Conference, May 16 th , 2014. How it GOT Started…. 2005: Articles promoting library resources in a course management system appearing

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Fine-Tuning the User Experience :

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  1. Fine-Tuning the User Experience: Integration of Blackboard and LibGuides IOLUG Conference, May 16th, 2014

  2. How it GOT Started… • 2005: Articles promoting library resources in a course management system appearing • November 2012: SpringyCamp presentation by Prudence Morris from Texas A&M • December 2012 to May 2013: Inception to launch and test • June 2013 to August 2013: Promotion • September 2013 to December 2013: Further promotion and assessment planning

  3. What makes it work? Java script • vardestName; • vardestURL; • coursePrefix = courseID.substring(0,8); • if (coursePrefix =="ACCT6430") {destName = "Accounting 6430 Business Valuation LibGuide"; destURL = • "http://libguides.utoledo.edu/ACCT6430"; } • else if (coursePrefix =="ACCT6210") {destName = "Accounting 6210 Research in Accounting and Taxation LibGuide"; destURL = • "http://libguides.utoledo.edu/ACCT6210"; } • document.write('<p>The <strong><a href="' + destURL + '" target="_blank">' + destName + '</a></strong> will open in a new window. If the window does not open, please <a href="' + destURL + '" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>'); • window.open(destURL,"_blank");

  4. Two categories of LibGuides being linked: • Course-specific: • if (coursePrefix =="ACCT6430") {destName = "Accounting 6430 Business Valuation LibGuide"; destURL = • "http://libguides.utoledo.edu/ACCT6430"; } • General: • else if (coursePrefix.match("SOC")) {destName = "Sociology LibGuide"; destURL = "http://libguides.utoledo.edu/sociology"; } No Guide Assigned: • else { destName = "University Libraries LibGuides"; destURL = "http://libguides.utoledo.edu"; }

  5. the code snippet from inside of Blackboard that calls the libguidesjavascriptfile: • <p> • <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript">/*<![CDATA[*/ • varcourseID = "@X@course.id@X@"; • /*]]>*/</script> • <script language="javascript" src="/javascript/libguides.js" type="text/javascript">/*<![CDATA[*/ • &nbsp; • /*]]>*/</script> • </p> This sets the courseID variable, which is then used to determine the course inside of the libguides.js file. 

  6. Scripts are loaded for every course • Page is scraped for course code • Searches for the latest file and pushes link • List may be updated at any time; currently once a semester

  7. Assessment & Data Collection: • Online Learning Librarian assigned to collect data and assess • Data obtained from user logs supplied by Academic  Instruction and Research Technology team

  8. Comparison by Semester – Number of times links clicked: • ENGL1150007201340 / 2013:4 Fall / ENGL1150:007 Comp II: Language and Identity / S / 8 • ENGL1150004201410 / 2014:1 Spring /ENGL1150:004 Comp II: Language and Identity / S / 10 • AFST1100003201340 / 2013:4 Fall / AFST1100:003 Intro to Africana Studies / S /43 • AFST1100001201410 / 2014:1 Spring / AFST1100:001 Intro to Africana Studies / S / 15 • *Add up large sections of classes to compare by semester to other course sections*

  9. Analysis: • MANUAL_XLST.F58.201340 / 2013:4 Fall / CHEM1230 (MERGED) General Chemistry I-L4 / S / 145 • High usage: Consult with the faculty to create a guide specific to this course.

  10. Top ten courses in Blackboard with clicks on the LibGuide Link • Grand total of all clicks on all LibGuides by everyone is 36, 899 • The total number of class sections reached is 4024 (Fall and Spring)

  11. AcKnowledgements • Special thanks to Wade Lee and Elaine Reeves for bringing this project to light and providing me with the details of their journey.

  12. References: • Daly, E. (2010). Embedding library resources into learning management systems: A way to reach duke undergrads at their points of need. College & Research Library News, 71(4), 208-212. • Dygert, C., & Moeller, P. (2007). Linking the library and campus course management system. The Serials Librarian, 52(3/4), 305-309. doi: 10.1300?J123v52n03_09 • Frierson, E. (2011). Course-specific library links in Blackboard, Moodle, or any LMS you can name. Retrieved from http://thirdpartylibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/librarylinksinlms/ • Kellam, L., Cox, R., & Winkler, H. (2009). Hacking blackboard: Customizing access to library resources through the blackboard course management system. Journal of Web Librarianship, 3(4), 349-363. doi: 10.1080/19322900903328765 • Lawrence, D. (2006). Blackboard on a shoestring: Tying courses to sources. Journal of Library Administration, 45(1/2), 245-265. doi: 10.1300?J111v45n01_14

  13. References continued: • Morris, P., & McDonald, D. (Producer). (2013). Linking to LibGuides from Blackboard SpringyCamp presentation. Retrieved from http://libguides.tamusa.tamus.edu/loader.php?type=d&id=833696 • Morris, P. & McDonald, D. (2013). Providing Targeted Web Links T-Bug Presentation. Retrieved from http://libguides.tamusa.tamus.edu/loader.php?type=d&id=924975 • Lawton, P., & McDonald, D. Linking to LibGuides from blackboard Retrieved from http://libguides.tamusa.tamus.edu/linkinglibguides • Solis, J., & Hampton, E. (2009). Promoting a comprehensive view of library resources in a course management system. New Library World, 110(1/2), 81-91. doi: 10.1108/03074800910928603

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