http://wikis.ala.org/webplanning/index.php?title=Action_items_from_Recommendations_Report&feed=atom&action=history Action items from Recommendations Report - Revision history 2016-12-06T10:29:49Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.26.2 http://wikis.ala.org/webplanning/index.php?title=Action_items_from_Recommendations_Report&diff=1730&oldid=prev Kmuller at 19:23, 24 October 2007 2007-10-24T19:23:54Z <p></p> <table class='diff diff-contentalign-left'> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr style='vertical-align: top;' lang='en'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">Revision as of 19:23, 24 October 2007</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1" >Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">These were the summaries of follow-up activities, established following the retreat in December, 2006.&#160; Those tasks not accomplished have been rooled into the usability consultancy/study.&#160; These notes retained for reference only. 10/24/07</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>(with Web Editorial Board notes in ''italic'')</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>(with Web Editorial Board notes in ''italic'')</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> </table> Kmuller http://wikis.ala.org/webplanning/index.php?title=Action_items_from_Recommendations_Report&diff=1728&oldid=prev Kmuller at 19:21, 24 October 2007 2007-10-24T19:21:38Z <p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>(with Web Editorial Board notes in ''italic'')<br /> <br /> ====Short Term====<br /> <br /> · Develop a “get involved” page (such as that used by greenpeace.org), especially adding committee volunteer information&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Task force to begin work on the page''<br /> <br /> · Consolidate and increase the visibility of frequently asked questions developed by the ALA Library in response to members&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''This has been clarified to mean the implementation of an inquiry handling system in conjunction with the Knowledge Management System, though making sure the existing [http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=alafaq&amp;template=/cfapps/faq/faq.cfm FAQ] is current is also desirable''<br /> <br /> · Install revamped home page. &lt;br&gt;''There are now seven permanent spotlight buttons on the upper right-hand corner of the page. These buttons have pushed the weekly spotlight buttons &quot;below the fold,&quot; greatly decreasing their exposure. A revamped home page will rearrange the elements currently on the home page to provide more equitable positioning. At the February 7 meeting, a sequence of steps for accomplishing this task were identified, with hopes that all can be completed in 4-5 weeks; 2/21: waiting final comments on usability prior to minor redesign of new &quot;skin&quot; for front page. At the May 23 meeting, it was agreed that this probably would not happen.''''<br /> <br /> · Rename “site map” page “site index” to better reflect its true orientation.&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Site map --&gt; rename Site index (Rob)&lt;br&gt;''<br /> ''Run a link checker on the Site index (Jenny)&lt;br&gt;''<br /> ''Scan the Site index for currency (Karen and Library staff)''<br /> <br /> ====Medium Term====<br /> <br /> These are high-priority fixes that would improve navigation and information architecture. In some cases these may require usability review before they can be implemented.<br /> <br /> · Graphical recasting of home page content to provide more prominence to weekly spotlight items (permanent spotlight buttons such as Annual Conference / Midwinter, Continuing Education Clearinghouse, etc., have pushed the weekly spotlights “below the fold” on the home page, greatly reducing their utility)&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> · Refocus “contact us” page for greater clarity and ease of use &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''At the 12/20 meeting, Jenny agreet to be the lead on this, and there will be a progress report soon (5/23)''<br /> <br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Steps to implement fully researched, confirming options''<br /> <br /> · Begin working on creating flyouts and dropdowns on high-level navigation items<br /> <br /> · Work with content managers to assure that all alt tags contain relevant text&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''This will be part of the &quot;Back to School&quot; web cleanup. The list of other edits to consider includes:<br /> * dead content<br /> * ALT tags<br /> * blocks of type/text heavy pages<br /> * dead links<br /> * embarrasing typos<br /> * collaboration<br /> * titles of documents<br /> * table clean-up<br /> ''<br /> <br /> · Begin a comprehensive redesign process and allow members to preview and evaluate preliminary wireframes at Annual Conference in Washington, DC&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''UserWorks will be assisting with the preparation of the card sorts, taxonomy development, and wire frames prior to the Annual Conference. Mid February: card sorts completed''<br /> <br /> ====Long Term====<br /> <br /> These activities are intended to implement and extend the recommendations of the usability assessment and assure the usability of the ALA website for the future.<br /> <br /> · Complete redesign process (information architecture, navigation, graphical redesign) following member feedback from Annual Conference<br /> <br /> · Incorporate permanent mechanisms of usability engineering and testing that would improve website usability, including<br /> <br /> o make site’s information architecture conform with users’ mental models&lt;br&gt;<br /> o eliminate difficult and confusing navigation&lt;br&gt;<br /> o clearly delineate content intended for members, the profession, and the public&lt;br&gt;<br /> o eliminate or define jargon and cryptic terminology (acronyms especially)&lt;br&gt;<br /> o eliminate or drastically reduce meaningless URLs&lt;br&gt;<br /> o create a more pleasing graphic design&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> · Increase interactivity and customization options for users<br /> <br /> · Revamp and expand “Join ALA” section<br /> <br /> · Revamp and expand “professional tools” section&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''At the 12/20 meeting, Karen agreed to bring plan for making Professional Tools page more effective but a new architecture may be the long-term solution.''<br /> <br /> · Develop a “new members” section&lt;br&gt;<br /> ''Consider relationship with New Members wiki''<br /> <br /> ====Completed====<br /> <br /> * Pull together blogs, wikis, &amp; RSS information into a “ReadWriteConnect” wiki, with a renamed link from the front page&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> * Following a report on possible providers, costs, reliability of mechanical translations, and experiences of libraries and other associations offering translations on their websites, it was decided not to pursue the option. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> * Received report from a task force to consider options for making awards information more usable, and endorsed the 2010 budget proposal prepared. &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> * Task Force under the leadership of Wendy Prellwitz consolidated and increased the visibility of information on library education and careers at [http://www.ala.org/ala/education/educationcareers.htm Education and Careers].<br /> <br /> * Presented repeat of the Unit Manager presentation by Elizabeth Buie, UserWorks, for the Web Content Developers in April<br /> <br /> * Modified Google search results page to assure users they are searching ALA content and have not left the ALA site <br /> <br /> &lt;br /&gt;</div> Kmuller
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