Can you provide examples of how you have effectively utilized user personas to inform design decisions for library services?

    Focusing Perspectives on Information Exploration

    Sample interview questions: Can you provide examples of how you have effectively utilized user personas to inform design decisions for library services?

    Sample answer:

    Examples of Utilizing User Personas to Inform Library Service Design:

    • Website Redesign:

      • Conducted user interviews and surveys to identify key user personas: academic researchers, undergraduate students, and community members.
      • Used persona profiles to guide website structure, navigation, and content, ensuring the site met the diverse needs of these users.
    • Virtual Reference Service:

      • Created personas for typical users based on reference statistics and user feedback.
      • Designed the virtual reference platform with features specific to each persona, such as real-time chat for urgent inquiries and asynchronous email for more in-depth research requests.
    • Digital Collections:

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