My current research interests include investigating the effectiveness and appropriateness of technology components for visitors in informal learning institutions, as well as the value and dissemination of open source software applications to non-profits for project management and development. I would like to explore how user-centered design methodologies can be integrated into exhibition and program development as a form of fully integrated evaluation, and to better understand visitor motivations and corresponding learning outcomes in an online media context.
Duff, W., Cherry, J., Koepfler, J., & Peterson, E. (2008). Alumni Perceptions of the Master's Program in Museum Studies at the University of Toronto: A Survey of All Graduates. Presentation. Faculty of Information Studies Research Day. March 14, 2008. Toronto, Ontario.
Koepfler, J. (2008). Just Do It: Resources for Interpretive Planning. In J. Koke and M. Adams (Eds.), Journal of Museum Education 33(2).
Koepfler, J., et al. (2008) Mischief & Malice: Crime in the Museum. Student-directed thesis project. Museum Studies Program, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Ontario. Online Exhibition: www.mischiefandmalice.org.
Koepfler, J., Tanzer, I., Nemcsok, S., Ng, J., Leekam, C., Noseworthy, A., & Bawden, J. (in press) Theft, Vandalism, and Security in Museums. In M.J. Bates and M.N. Maack (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.
Koepfler, J., & Gamble, N. (2008). Using Wikis for Project Management. Workshop. 21st Annual Visitor Studies Association Conference. July 15, 2008. Houston , Texas .
---. (2008). Working with Wikis: Behind the Scenes Project Management. Workshop. Technology in the Arts: Canada Conference. Waterloo, Ontario .
---. (2008). Process and Product-Mischief & Malice: Crime in the Museum. Demonstration Session. Museums and the Web Conference. Montréal, Québec.
