Abstract

The emphasis of usability with digital or web interfaces has increased since the coming of the digital era. For data repositories, the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of their websites are especially crucial, since their web interfaces often are the primary, if not the only, method t... Show moreThe emphasis of usability with digital or web interfaces has increased since the coming of the digital era. For data repositories, the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of their websites are especially crucial, since their web interfaces often are the primary, if not the only, method that is available to users for searching, discovering, understanding, accessing, and using the data and related resources that the repositories hold. This poster aims to demonstrate the applicability and benefits of using UI/UX principles and techniques in evaluating the services offered by data repositories through using three different techniques and applying them to three separate data service areas at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Show less