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Program Outcome 5: 

Retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information resources to fulfill an information needs assessment; evaluate the usefulness of these resources to the user.

LI819 Presentation: Meet the Digital Humanities

MLS Outcomes: 1I, 1J, 3A, 4D, 5C, 5D, 7D
MLS Values: PV1, PV4

The purpose of LI819, Information Customization and Retrieval, is to introduce advanced information retrieval strategies and the design and customization of information products.  I studied the theoretical approaches of Krug and May to gain insight into the requirements of sound information design and presentation, and explored the burgeoning field of digital humanities from the perspective of the information professional. This presentation introduces the key concepts of digital humanities for the curious user.  Having completed this project, I have a stronger grasp of information retrieval strategies and efficient, effective delivery of information to users.

Krug, Steve. Don't Make Me Think!: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability. Berkeley, Calif: New Riders Pub., 2006. Print.
May, Matthew E., and Guy Kawasaki. In Pursuit of Elegance: Why the Best Ideas Have Something Missing. New York: Broadway, 2010. Print.