Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-30-2026
Publication Title
2026 ELUNA Conference
City
Los Angeles
Abstract
The upcoming Next Discovery Experience (NDE) introduces major changes to how users search, interpret information, and navigate Primo. Preparing for NDE is an opportunity to center the diverse students and faculty who rely on discovery systems every day, ensuring that their lived experiences, accessibility needs, and research practices guide interface design, configuration, and communication. This session presents a consortial approach to NDE readiness that positions students and community members as partners in the development process. We describe strategies for creating ethical and rigorous UX research workflows that include IRB approval, purposeful recruitment, accessible study design, and clear documentation on the Open Scholarship Framework. We also outline the organizational planning, funding, and collaboration required to support this work at scale. Participants will learn practical ways to build shared methods, reduce duplicated effort, and design NDE transitions that reflect authentic user perspectives rather than internal expectations about how users search.
Rights
CC-BY
Recommended Citation
Mann, Sanjeet and Cribbs, Heather L., "It's not NDE without U and X: Preparing for Change with Inclusive Research" (2026). Library Faculty Publications & Presentations. 65.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/library-publications/65
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Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces Commons, Library and Information Science Commons, Technology and Innovation Commons
