[Web4lib] new library website

[Reiten, Beth]

Kristen -

When we rolled out what we call the "new" website (three years ago, so
not new anymore!), we put a "take a look at our new site and tell us
what you think" link on the major pages of our current site.  We put
that up in early April (if I remember correctly) and we did the physical
switch over between finals and the first intersession course (mid-May).

The whole process took us very close to a year, and we're coming up on
that time again.  If you'd like to talk off-list, please let me know!

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Beth Reiten, Assoc. Professor & Librarian
Digital Library Services
Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Phone: 405-744-9109
Email: beth.reiten at okstate.edu

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From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of DeVoe, Kristen
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:45 PM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Web4lib] new library website

Hello, 

I'm interested in learning about other libraries experiences introducing
redesigned academic library websites.  Did you wait until a break
between semesters?  Did you release the new site in the middle of a
semester? Over a fall break or spring break?  Did you provide a link to
the new site on the old site before releasing to get user feedback,
introduce users to the new look, and troubleshoot?  
Any insight into this process would be appreciated.  Feel free to
respond off-list if you prefer. 

Thanks!

Kristen DeVoe


Kristen E. DeVoe
Electronic Resources Librarian
Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina 29424
Phone: (843) 953-6671
Email: devoek at cofc.edu
 

 



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