Introduction

User testing is an integral part of library assessment and decision-making. The resources below can support library workers who are at any step in their user testing journey, whether they need introductory information or more in-depth materials. Below you will find a mix of how tos, guides, examples, and further readings.

Elements of the User Testing Toolkit

User Testing Overview: A Guide to Performing User Tests in Your Library

This guide is for library workers and archivists who want to understand what goes into user testing coordination and implementation.

User Testing Resources

This page provides general resources for user testing.

Sample User Testing Documentation

These pages gather sample user testing documentation used by institutions in the Orbis Cascade Alliance and generic templates found in other user testing resources.

Creators and Editors

Members of the User Testing Toolkit Project Group (UTTPG) and the User Experience Standing Group (UXSG) created and continue to revise the toolkit to maintain relevance and currency.