UWF Libraries Homepage Tabbed Instant Search & Image Redesign
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UWF Libraries Homepage Tabbed Instant Search & Image Redesign
Dept. of Digital and Learning TechnologiesWinter 2008/2009
New Idea from FGCU & CML
http://library.fgcu.edu/
Placing Instant Search On Homepage
Main Idea Universal Search from HomepageSearch Catalog (Endeca)Search Databases (Full Text Articles – Metalib)Search e-Journals (SFX)
http://uwf.edu/ruzwyshyn/uwflibrarieswebredesign.ppt
Design 07-08 Principles
Elegance
Simplicity
Usability
VisualInformationArchitecture
UniversityTemplates
Current Library Homepage
Previous Library Design, 2000-2006
MainDesign Challenge
MaintainPrevious Principles
SolvedDesign Challenge
MaintainIntegrity of Space
Differences Between ModelsTechnical Background
UWF LibrariesCatalog (Endeca/Aleph)Tabbed Panels (Spry Framework)Articles (Metalib)Off Campus Identification (Ezproxy) E-Journals (SFX)Image Architecture (PHP Script/CSS) 15 main images/3x3 tabbed images
FGCU LibrariesCatalog (Endeca/Aleph)Tabbed Panels (Spry Framework)Articles (Serials Solutions)Off Campus Identification (Ezproxy) E-Journals (Serials Solutions)
New Library Homepage Main Image Architecture
15 New Library Homepage ImagesRandomized on each browser refresheasily updatable images(PHP/CSS Rotator Application)
Image ArchitectureIn our Best LightPatrons, Library, CollectionsClose-Up, Midshots, Long Shots
Tabbed Panel Image Architecture
3x3
Library Catalog, Articles, E-Journals3 images/category – resource specificpulls category specific sub/imagetouch of design elegance to applicationfuture image/resource update possibilities
Search Catalog
Find E-Journals
Find Articles
Future Proposed Implementation Timelines
• Revisions, Testing, Committee Review
• Library Internal launch December 2008
• Advertised UWF Launch February 2009
Initial Prototype
• http://library.uwf.edu/index_tmp3.htm
Committee Recommendations and Review (Prototype 4)
• “UWF Libraries” instead of “John C. Pace ”
• Ask A Librarian Instant Chat Added
• Google tab added with Library , Web, and Google scholar search capability.
http://library.uwf.edu/index_tmp4.htm
Major Methodology Changes (Prototype 6)
• Articles tab Methodology Changed:
-Two drop-down boxes (Subject selection, database selection)
Instant Search” label removed Tab-specific images removed
• Link to feedback form added to gauge patron response.
http://library.uwf.edu/index_tmp6.htm
Final Application Launch
February 10th 2009