Libraries invest significant time and resources in creating self-paced online learning resources, yet usage and engagement often vary. As our library transitions to a new Integrated Library System and discovery layer, we must redesign instructional videos to show patrons how to use them. This lightning talk shares an ongoing user research project examining student preferences for short videos, interactive guides, and text-based resources that are on our website. Using pop-up interviews and moderated usability testing, we explore how students choose formats, how content type influences those choices, and how feedback can inform evidence-informed, sustainable instructional design.
Participants will be able to: 1. Apply findings from user research to make evidence-informed decisions when selecting learning resource formats for different instructional needs. 2. Identify scalable assessment methods for evaluating student preferences and the perceived effectiveness of self-paced library learning resources.
