This webinar is being rescheduled for a yet-to-be-determined new date. Once finalized, this information will be updated.听
This interactive lunch & learn event offers participants a chance to engage with UX practitioners both inside and outside of library contexts to discuss and question UX techniques and perspectives across a variety of positions and technical skill levels. Appropriate for individuals in a variety of roles and with differing UX experience levels, this breakout room discussion event will enable participants the opportunity to learn and share with others on several UX topics. Discussion notes (including breakout room leader-recommended resources) will be shared following the session.听
Breakout room topics and leaders:听
UX & Accessibility: Angie Brunk is an Academic Services Librarian ( Assistant Professor) at Kansas State University. With over 15 years of experience as a public services librarian at several institutions, she has been able to see how people of many backgrounds actually interact with complex technology
UX & Tools and Techniques:听Dan Jones is a UX Designer for Garmin in Kansas City where he works on smartwatches and other tools for outdoor enthusiasts.听
Advocating for the Value of UX:听Kenbra Deere is a design thinking experience lead with State Farm. While her background is heavy in Human-centered design and design thinking, she leverages the power of those methodologies for more than just products.听
Tips and Tricks for Recruiting Users:听Kristin Meyer is currently Associate Dean at Grand Valley State University and was previously their User Experience librarian. She has extensive experience in UX design in libraries.听
Learning Outcomes
By participating in this interactive lunch & learn event, participants will be able to :
- Articulate the relationship between accessibility and UX
- Understand how and feel prepared to advocate for UX improvements
- Develop a UX recruitment strategy for their context
- Make connections with others sharing similar interests
Who Should Attend
This lunch & learn is for anyone with any level of experience who is interested in discussing UX techniques and perspectives with others.
Presenters
Angie Brunk is an Academic Services Librarian ( Assistant Professor) at Kansas State University. With over 15 years of experience as a public services librarian at several institutions, she has been able to see how people of many backgrounds actually interact with complex technology
Dan Jones is a UX Designer for Garmin in Kansas City where he works on smartwatches and other tools for outdoor enthusiasts.
Kenbra Deere is a design thinking experience lead with State Farm. While her background is heavy in Human-centered design and design thinking, she leverages the power of those methodologies for more than just products.
Kristin Meyer is currently Associate Dean at Grand Valley State University and was previously their User Experience librarian. She has extensive experience in UX design in libraries.
Registration
Cost
Individual registration rates are as follows:
- RUSA members: $46.61
- ALA members: $71.10
- ALA student members: $37.12
- Non-members: $79.00
How to Register
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Tech Requirements
This webinar will be offered using Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are required. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform. You may interact with the presenter and ask questions through text-based chat. The webinar will be recorded and the link to the recording shared with registrants shortly after the live event.听
For questions or additional information, pleas contact Ninah Moore at听nmoore@ala.org.
Contact
Questions about your registration should be directed to registration@ala.org
Technical questions about the webinar should be directed to Ninah Moore, RUSA Program Officer-Continuing Education, at nmoore@ala.org
Thank you and we look forward to your participation!