Library Blogs

This post is by Sumeyra Dursun, 2023 Heid Fellow, from her research in the Islamic Manuscripts Collection. Sumeyra is a doctoral candidate in the history of Islamic arts at Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul.

For the past year, U-M Library Digital Collections have been undergoing some big design changes. This blog post tells the story of launching and evaluating the usability of collections containing a new type of media: audio and moving images (AMI). In a research study consisting of a heuristic evaluation and 50 usability tests with a diverse group of users, the team uncovered over 20 mostly minor usability issues, recommended improvements to the interface that will be implemented in 2024 and beyond, and learned a lot about the complexity of library products along the way.

A 3D printed memento of the big win of Michigan against Ohio State

Mighty goose with an orange teal beak

Engraving the cover of my friend's favorite album for his dorm room

Acrylic coasters with laser engraved hand drawn cats :)

A new section at 3A Hatcher North houses Korean language learning materials

The Design Lab will be hiring 2-3 enthusiastic undergraduates for the Winter 2024 term. The application deadline is Friday, December 22 and all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Fill out the google form and upload CV/resume using the link located at the bottom the post.

Contributing to a fun and innovative home decor - animal-shaped plant pots!

A creative and affordable way to get a bike pump replacement made using a 3D printer!