Maxson, Bronwen K.García, Mandi2020-04-292020-04-292020-04-29Maxson, B. K. & García, M. (2020, April 29-May 2). Engaging users through accessible and pedagogical guides at the University of Oregon [Poster Session Cancelled]. Oregon Library Association Annual Conference, Bend, OR, United States. Emporia SLIM OLA Webinar Series. Retrieved from: https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/slim/continuing-education/webinarshttps://hdl.handle.net/1794/25340Webinar recording and slides, hosted by Emporia SLIM in lieu of cancelled Oregon Library Association 2020.Online library research guides are often created as a pathfinder with too much text but not enough pedagogical guidance, and a static lists of links that lack context. Pedagogical-style guides can increase engagement and retention of learned information literacy skills through more engaging research guides. Building on studies carried out at IUPUI (formerly, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), the presenter will share how the UO Libraries is using process-driven guides with infographics and other multimedia to communicate that research involves multiple interrelated steps and takes time to carry out. The presenter will share ways to make the guides more inviting and accessible through video with captions, graphics with accessibility features that go beyond the alt text field in image descriptions, an intuitive navigational layout, and adding a personal message. Attendees will learn how accessible and engaging guides can support diversity, equity, and inclusion and support learner success.en-USCreative Commons BY-NC-SAaccessibilityresearch guidesacademic librariesinfographicsPresentation