Usability Research LabThe Usability Research Laboratory (URL) is located on the 2nd Floor, East Wing of D.H. Hill Library. The lab is equipped for recording video, audio, and computer activity for observation and analysis. Usability tests of online library services and applications are conducted in the lab. Access to the lab is also provided to NCSU faculty, staff, and students involved in usability testing. Contact:To report equipment problems, or for questions about lab availability and accessibiilty, contact:
Room LayoutThe Lab consists of a testing area for recording participant activity. There is space for facilators or observers to be present in the room during testing. Remote observation, from a computer in the Learning Commons connected to the test machine via IP, is also supported.
SoftwareThe Lab is equipped with Morae Software (TechSmith) to record any of the following elements during a usability testing session:
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