Yoo Young Lee|M. Sara Lowe
Building Positive Learning Experiences through Pedagogical Research Guide Design
University of Ottawa|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
library research guides traditionally designed pathfinderstyle format resource type however would pedagogicalstyle guide moves students research process better support student learning experience study sought answer question guide design best supports student information literacy learning experience outside classroom setting article reports results usability study n 22 firstyear graduate students interacted either pedagogical pathfinderstyle research guide simulated research assignment results indicate although statistically significant performance difference guide type students using pedagogical guide reported positive experience using pathfinder guide result led spend time interact consult resources research guide librarians wish enhance usability research guides may get greater student engagement designing guides pedagogically