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Usability Resources

Usability covers a number of topics: layout, navigation, writing, site organization, etc. Below are some resources for anyone who wants to read more about web site usability.

Usability Resources Online

• Nielsen/Norman Group
• Usability.gov
• Usability News
• Microsoft Usability Research
• WebWord, a usability blog

Card Sorting

Card sorting is a useful and inexpensive way to sort content into categories. Read about it at the following web page.

• Card Sorting Explained

Usability Testing

Usability testing is a very effective way to improve your web site. The HSC Web Team can help you get started with testing your site. If you would like to learn more, call Kevin Wiley at 2-3683 or read following guidelines: the follow

• HSC Web Usability Testing Guidelines

Writing Guides

• The Web Style Guide

Usability Books

The following books are available for check out at the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center.

• Don't Make Me Think! by Steve Krug
• Designing Web Usability by Jakob Nielsen
• Usability Engineering by Jakob Nielsen