As Systems & Discovery Librarian, Dave is responsible for the management of the LSU Libraries’ online library services platforms, consisting of the integrated library system and discovery service. Dave provides vision, leadership, and creative thinking to manage and improve discovery of and access to analog and digital content. He also leads the creation, development, and implementation of projects and programs to improve the overall user experience with the Libraries online resources.
Dave is a passionate advocate for user-centered design. He has directed numerous web assessment activities including usability testing, focus groups, surveys and analytics assessment. He is very excited about the opportunity to engage the LSU community in improving the Libraries’ search systems.
Systems & Discovery Librarian
LSU
12/2017 to present
Web Development Librarian
LSU
03/2014 to 12/2017
Web Developer
C4 Tech & Design
12/2013 to 03/2014
Web Services Librarian
Tulane University
06/2009 to 12/2013
Multimedia Developer
eService Productions
02/2004 to 04/2009
User Interface Designer
Mindex Technologies
01/2003 to 10/2003
Web Designer
Paychex
04/2001 to 03/2002
Technical Writer
Paychex
06/1999 to 04/2001
Web Content Editor
Fairport Media
11/1998 to 04/1999
Instructor, (Business Communication)
Delta College
03/1998 to 08/1998
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Master of Library Science
02 / 2008
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.A. Anthropology, Economics
06 / 1996
- David J. Comeaux and Kelly Blessinger, "User Experience with a New Public Interface for an Integrated Library System". Information Technology and Libraries, 39(1), March 2020
- David J. Comeaux and Emily Frank, “Supporting Student Success: E-books as Course Materials.” Codex: the Journal of Louisiana Chapter of the ACRL. 5(2), 2019
- David J. Comeaux, “Web Design Trends in Academic Libraries – A Longitudinal Study.” Journal of Web Librarianship 11(1) 2017.
- David Comeaux and Axel Schmetzke, "Accessibility of academic library web sites in North America—current status and trends (2002-2012)." Library Hi Tech. 31(1), 2013.
- David Comeaux, "Usability Testing of a Web-Scale Discovery System at an Academic Library." College & Undergraduate Libraries. 19(2-4), 2012.
- Axel Schmetzke and David Comeaux, "Accessibility Trends among Academic Library and Library Schools Websites in the USA and Canada." Journal of Access Services. 6(1-2), 2009: 137-152.
- David Comeaux and Axel Schmetzke, “Web accessibility trends in university libraries and library schools,” Library Hi Tech, 25(4), 457-477,2007.
- “Usability Studies and User-Centered Design in Digital Libraries,” Journal of Web Librarianship 2(2/3)
- "Tips for Developing Accessible eLearning with Flash," Learning Solutions eMagazine, July 10, 2006.
- “How Accessible are Library Resources to the Visually Impaired?”, Post-Tracks, September 1, 2005.
LOUIS Users Conference (2016)
Designing for Digital (2016)
- "The User Experience: Online and IRL" (Co-Presenter)
Electronic Resources and Libraries (2016)
LOUIS Users Conference (2015)
LOUIS Users Conference (2014)
- "Usability Testing for Beginners on a Tight Budget"
- "A Usability Assessment of EBSCO Discovery Service" (Co-Presenter)
LOUIS Users Conference (2012)
LOUIS Users Conference (October 2011)
- "Web Accessibility at Louisiana Academic Libraries"
- "Drupal From Start to Finish" (Co-Presenter)
ELUNA Conference (May 2012)
American Library Association (June 2012)
Presented at Current Issues in Accessibility: How Blind and Learning Disabled Patrons Use Audio to Access the Internet, sponsored by the Universal Accessibility Interest Group.
Co-Chair of ASERL Information Technology/Digital Initiatives Interest Group.
2014 Outstanding Paper Award Library Hi Tech for the article: Accessibility of academic library web sites in North America—current status and trends (2002-2012).
