The document discusses the transition of a library website from an old design (1998-2013) to a new WordPress platform launched in August 2013. User feedback is included, highlighting both positive aspects, such as improved search functionality and usability, and criticisms like disorienting visuals and difficulties in accessing the catalog. Overall, responses indicate a mix of satisfaction and areas for improvement in the new website design.

1. Kim Vassiliadis
Chad Haefele
Computers in Libraries 2014

2. Old website screenshot
goes here

3. RIP
1998 - 2013

4. New website here

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12. Deletion Parties

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30. @UNCLibrary yo your new website is sweet. Loving
the design and usability.

31. Timeline
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OCT 2012
Website
Kickoff
NOV -DEC
Content
analysis
FEB 2013
Wordpress
MAR - JULY
programming
& content
migration
JULY
Browser
Testing
AUG 5th
GO LIVE

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33. Testing with Optimal Workshop

34. I like it a lot! especially the
places to study section
(Undergrad)
Once I grew accustomed to the
changes, I've found the new
interface to be more intuitive
than previously (Faculty)
There are simple ways
to refine searches that
have really helped me in
the past find exactly
what I needed.
(Undergrad)
The little red box for communicating
with librarians is spot on (Undergrad)
I like how the main box has the
main things I need -- catalogue
and e-research -- easily
accessible (Grad)

35. The large pictures in the back are
disorienting. The option to replace
it with a blank background is also
disorienting. It seems like there is
a lot of empty space. (Grad)
I think the Articles+ search could be
improved. I also wish there was an easy
way to see all the journals that are
available online. (Undergrad)
The new layout as of a few
months ago is a step down
from the previous one. The
catalog should be available
on the first page, and not
require going to a second
layer to find. (Faculty)