Making a Case for Using Electronic Performance Support Systems in Academic Libraries

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van Schaik, P., Barker, P. & Famakinwa, O. (2007). Making a Case for Using Electronic Performance Support Systems in Academic Libraries. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 18(3), 411-428. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Journal of Interactive Learning Research
ISSN 1093-023X
Volume 18, Issue 3, July 2007
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Paul van Schaik, Philip Barker, Oladeji Famakinwa, University of Teesside, United Kingdom

Abstract

Electronic performance support system (EPSS) technology provides a powerful mechanism for helping end-users operate complex systems. This article describes and discusses some research we have undertaken to explore their potential within academic library systems. Based on a needs analysis, an EPSS for supporting library users was designed and implemented. An evaluation of the system showed that an experimental group of EPSS users was more successful than a control group in performing library tasks, showing that aided task performance was better than unaided. Implications of the results and future work are discussed.

Keywords

• Training
• Evaluation
• Library
• Computers
• Software

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