SlideShare a Scribd company logo

Putting The Library Website In Their Hands

•Download as PPT, PDF•
•
Rachel Vacek
Rachel Vacek

This document summarizes the development of a homegrown content management system (CMS) by the University of Houston Libraries. Key points: - The CMS was created to address issues with maintaining and updating library website content across different systems and users with varying skills. - The goals for the CMS were to be easy for both front-end and back-end users, minimize IT involvement in content creation, and allow modular and shareable content blocks. - Advantages of the homegrown system include flexibility, ease of use, ability to incorporate feedback quickly, and empowering librarians to manage content. Disadvantages include it always being in development and lack of documentation. - Next steps include further integrating

EducationTechnology
1 of 21
Putting the Library Website in Their Hands The Advantages & Challenges of a Homegrown Content Management System Rachel Vacek University of Houston Libraries
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Problems ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Traditional Solutions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Our Solutions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Our Inspirations
 
 
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Content Frame/Tabs Module
Feed Module
Online Tutorials
Microformats
Virtual Libraries ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tools currently and soon to be integrated within the CMS
Advantages ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object]
Disadvantages ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Next steps ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
For more info ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rachel Vacek Web Services Coordinator University of Houston [email_address] www.rachelvacek.com Photo by Michael Sauers Photo by Cindi Trainor

Recommended

CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The MotionCMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
lisbk
 
Newsomem cms
Newsomem cmsNewsomem cms
Newsomem cmsmlnewsome
 
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff TrainingUsing Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Brian Gray
 
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and CommunicationUsing Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Brian Gray
 
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital MarketingCMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
IMM Graduate School
 
Sharepoint referenceportal
Sharepoint referenceportalSharepoint referenceportal
Sharepoint referenceportalmulcahey99
 
Content management system
Content management systemContent management system
Content management system
Adhoura Academy
 
Making the Case for CMS!
Making the Case for CMS!Making the Case for CMS!
Making the Case for CMS!
Nina McHale
 

Recommended

CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The MotionCMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
CMS: Challenging the Consensus - For The Motion
lisbk
 
Newsomem cms
Newsomem cmsNewsomem cms
Newsomem cmsmlnewsome
 
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff TrainingUsing Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training
Brian Gray
 
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and CommunicationUsing Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Using Web 2.0 to Increase Effectiveness of Staff Training and Communication
Brian Gray
 
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital MarketingCMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
CMS ( Content Management System ) Digital Marketing
IMM Graduate School
 
Sharepoint referenceportal
Sharepoint referenceportalSharepoint referenceportal
Sharepoint referenceportalmulcahey99
 
Content management system
Content management systemContent management system
Content management system
Adhoura Academy
 
Making the Case for CMS!
Making the Case for CMS!Making the Case for CMS!
Making the Case for CMS!
Nina McHale
 
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Ken Varnum
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
Ravi Bhadauria
 
Creating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMSCreating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMS
Craig Weiss
 
Introduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content ManagementIntroduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content Management
Craig Bailey
 
Drupal Basics
Drupal BasicsDrupal Basics
Drupal Basics
tiranloblanc
 
Choosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organizationChoosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organization
patrickalfredwaluchio
 
Web content management
Web content managementWeb content management
Web content managementSmita Chandra
 
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New WebsiteNet2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
NetSquared Victoria
 
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management SystemsImplementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
R Sundara Rajan
 
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for TalentsCase Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
Mike Taylor
 
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
HolaTeck
 
Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS
Jaime Delgado
 
Introduction to web development
Introduction to web developmentIntroduction to web development
Introduction to web development
Iftekher Islam Sunny
 
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School BudgetBuilding a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
EDvantaged
 
Joomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management SystemJoomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management System
silenceIT Inc.
 
Content Management Systems
Content Management SystemsContent Management Systems
Content Management Systems
Anant Corporation
 
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMSOverview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMSsoftweb009
 
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasaChapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasasragasa
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
OmnePresent
 
Custom V CMS
Custom V CMSCustom V CMS
Custom V CMS
Diana Mounter
 
SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and LearningSharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
Eduserv
 
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca UniversitySelecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
rodger.graham
 

More Related Content

What's hot

Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Ken Varnum
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
Ravi Bhadauria
 
Creating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMSCreating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMS
Craig Weiss
 
Introduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content ManagementIntroduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content Management
Craig Bailey
 
Drupal Basics
Drupal BasicsDrupal Basics
Drupal Basics
tiranloblanc
 
Choosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organizationChoosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organization
patrickalfredwaluchio
 
Web content management
Web content managementWeb content management
Web content managementSmita Chandra
 
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New WebsiteNet2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
NetSquared Victoria
 
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management SystemsImplementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
R Sundara Rajan
 
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for TalentsCase Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
Mike Taylor
 
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
HolaTeck
 
Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS
Jaime Delgado
 
Introduction to web development
Introduction to web developmentIntroduction to web development
Introduction to web development
Iftekher Islam Sunny
 
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School BudgetBuilding a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
EDvantaged
 
Joomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management SystemJoomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management System
silenceIT Inc.
 
Content Management Systems
Content Management SystemsContent Management Systems
Content Management Systems
Anant Corporation
 
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMSOverview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMSsoftweb009
 
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasaChapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasasragasa
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
OmnePresent
 
Custom V CMS
Custom V CMSCustom V CMS
Custom V CMS
Diana Mounter
 

What's hot (20)

Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
Il 2011 Making the Case for CMS!
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
 
Creating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMSCreating the Ultimate LMS
Creating the Ultimate LMS
 
Introduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content ManagementIntroduction to Web Content Management
Introduction to Web Content Management
 
Drupal Basics
Drupal BasicsDrupal Basics
Drupal Basics
 
Choosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organizationChoosing content management software for an organization
Choosing content management software for an organization
 
Web content management
Web content managementWeb content management
Web content management
 
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New WebsiteNet2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
Net2Vic: How to Choose a Content Management System for Your New Website
 
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management SystemsImplementing and managing Content Management Systems
Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
 
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for TalentsCase Study For Social Compass for Talents
Case Study For Social Compass for Talents
 
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
Benefits of using a content management system for your website : holateck se...
 
Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS Content Management System - CMS
Content Management System - CMS
 
Introduction to web development
Introduction to web developmentIntroduction to web development
Introduction to web development
 
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School BudgetBuilding a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
Building a Network of Public School Websites on a Public School Budget
 
Joomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management SystemJoomla-Content Management System
Joomla-Content Management System
 
Content Management Systems
Content Management SystemsContent Management Systems
Content Management Systems
 
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMSOverview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
Overview and Comparison of Open Source CMS
 
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasaChapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
Chapter 7 ppt for module 4 ragasa
 
Content Management System
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
 
Custom V CMS
Custom V CMSCustom V CMS
Custom V CMS
 

Similar to Putting The Library Website In Their Hands

SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and LearningSharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
Eduserv
 
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca UniversitySelecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
rodger.graham
 
Content Management Systems in Libraries
Content Management Systems in LibrariesContent Management Systems in Libraries
Content Management Systems in Libraries
Chris
 
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)Richard Harbridge
 
Open Source Content Management Systems
Open Source Content Management SystemsOpen Source Content Management Systems
Open Source Content Management Systems
krishnapriya Tadepalli
 
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & ContentLearning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
St. Petersburg College
 
Learning Web: Content Management for Instruction
Learning Web: Content Management for InstructionLearning Web: Content Management for Instruction
Learning Web: Content Management for Instruction
Houston Community College
 
No Danger Here
No Danger HereNo Danger Here
No Danger Here
Jenny Reiswig
 
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report 6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
c-tac
 
Indictrans technologies CMS presentation
Indictrans technologies CMS presentationIndictrans technologies CMS presentation
Indictrans technologies CMS presentation
Kanhaiya Kale
 
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample MaterialVskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
Vskills
 
Web Developments & Trends
Web Developments & TrendsWeb Developments & Trends
Web Developments & Trends
Guus van den Brekel
 
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the ConsensusIWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
IWMW
 
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Group
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions GroupPowerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Group
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Groupwebhostingguy
 
The CMS of the Future
The CMS of the FutureThe CMS of the Future
The CMS of the Future
Peter Czech
 
Wk5 why cms
Wk5 why cmsWk5 why cms
Wk5 why cms
masrinasalleh
 
Minor Project.pptx
Minor Project.pptxMinor Project.pptx
Minor Project.pptx
DeepanshuPurwar2
 
Content management system
Content management systemContent management system
Content management system
Shubha Brota Raha
 

Similar to Putting The Library Website In Their Hands (20)

SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and LearningSharePoint for Teaching and Learning
SharePoint for Teaching and Learning
 
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca UniversitySelecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
Selecting A Content Management System For Athabasca University
 
Content Management Systems in Libraries
Content Management Systems in LibrariesContent Management Systems in Libraries
Content Management Systems in Libraries
 
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)
SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010 for Web Content Management (WCM)
 
Karuovic and radosav
Karuovic and radosavKaruovic and radosav
Karuovic and radosav
 
Open Source Content Management Systems
Open Source Content Management SystemsOpen Source Content Management Systems
Open Source Content Management Systems
 
Open Source CMS
Open Source CMSOpen Source CMS
Open Source CMS
 
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & ContentLearning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
Learning Management Systems: Integrating Services & Content
 
Learning Web: Content Management for Instruction
Learning Web: Content Management for InstructionLearning Web: Content Management for Instruction
Learning Web: Content Management for Instruction
 
No Danger Here
No Danger HereNo Danger Here
No Danger Here
 
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report 6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
6 Week / Month Industrial Training in Hoshiarpur Punjab- PHP Project Report
 
Indictrans technologies CMS presentation
Indictrans technologies CMS presentationIndictrans technologies CMS presentation
Indictrans technologies CMS presentation
 
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample MaterialVskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
Vskills Wordpress Developer Sample Material
 
Web Developments & Trends
Web Developments & TrendsWeb Developments & Trends
Web Developments & Trends
 
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the ConsensusIWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
IWMW 2006: CMS Debate: Challenging the Consensus
 
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Group
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions GroupPowerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Group
Powerpoint Presentation for Commons Solutions Group
 
The CMS of the Future
The CMS of the FutureThe CMS of the Future
The CMS of the Future
 
Wk5 why cms
Wk5 why cmsWk5 why cms
Wk5 why cms
 
Minor Project.pptx
Minor Project.pptxMinor Project.pptx
Minor Project.pptx
 
Content management system
Content management systemContent management system
Content management system
 

More from Rachel Vacek

From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
Rachel Vacek
 
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
Rachel Vacek
 
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statementOur Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
Rachel Vacek
 
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library StaffPersonal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
Rachel Vacek
 
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX StrategiesTransforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
Rachel Vacek
 
Practicing intentionality in team and project work
Practicing intentionality in team and project workPracticing intentionality in team and project work
Practicing intentionality in team and project work
Rachel Vacek
 
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility TeamTransforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
Rachel Vacek
 
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and TechnologyService Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
Rachel Vacek
 
Challenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
Challenges and Opportunities in Library DiscoveryChallenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
Challenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
Rachel Vacek
 
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
Rachel Vacek
 
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User InterfacesChallenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
Rachel Vacek
 
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design StrategyTransforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
Rachel Vacek
 
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student WorkersFostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
Rachel Vacek
 
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design StrategyFostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
Rachel Vacek
 
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into ProjectsKeeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
Rachel Vacek
 
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your UsersOwn the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
Rachel Vacek
 
Customizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
Customizing Discovery at the University of MichiganCustomizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
Customizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
Rachel Vacek
 
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your WebsiteContextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
Rachel Vacek
 
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other ToolsAssessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
Rachel Vacek
 
Re-imagining the Library Website
Re-imagining the Library WebsiteRe-imagining the Library Website
Re-imagining the Library Website
Rachel Vacek
 

More from Rachel Vacek (20)

From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
From Siloed to Connected - Using Engagement as a Means to Improve the Culture...
 
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
Search, Report, Wherever You Are: A Novel Approach to Assessing User Satisfac...
 
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statementOur Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
Our Website Redesign Project and the Creation of a DEIA statement
 
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library StaffPersonal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
Personal README Files: User Manuals for Library Staff
 
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX StrategiesTransforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
Transforming Organizational Culture Using UX Strategies
 
Practicing intentionality in team and project work
Practicing intentionality in team and project workPracticing intentionality in team and project work
Practicing intentionality in team and project work
 
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility TeamTransforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
Transforming library culture with a Digital Accessibility Team
 
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and TechnologyService Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
Service Design: Thinking Holistically About Services and Technology
 
Challenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
Challenges and Opportunities in Library DiscoveryChallenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
Challenges and Opportunities in Library Discovery
 
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
Customizing Discovery Interfaces: Understanding Users’ Behaviors and Providin...
 
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User InterfacesChallenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
Challenges and Opportunities in Customizing Library Repository User Interfaces
 
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design StrategyTransforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
Transforming an Organization through Service and Space Design Strategy
 
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student WorkersFostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
Fostering Great Experiences for UX-Tasked Student Workers
 
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design StrategyFostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
Fostering Organizational Change through Service and Space Design Strategy
 
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into ProjectsKeeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
Keeping UX Practical: Integrating User Experience Practices into Projects
 
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your UsersOwn the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
Own the User Experience: Provide Discovery for Your Users
 
Customizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
Customizing Discovery at the University of MichiganCustomizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
Customizing Discovery at the University of Michigan
 
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your WebsiteContextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
Contextual Inquiry: How Ethnographic Research can Impact the UX of Your Website
 
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other ToolsAssessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
Assessing Your Library Website: Using User Research Methods and Other Tools
 
Re-imagining the Library Website
Re-imagining the Library WebsiteRe-imagining the Library Website
Re-imagining the Library Website
 

Recently uploaded

A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationA Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
Peter Windle
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Po-Chuan Chen
 
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
Levi Shapiro
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
TechSoup
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Sandy Millin
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
Jisc
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Celine George
 
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
Celine George
 
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe..."Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
SACHIN R KONDAGURI
 
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideasThe geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
GeoBlogs
 
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th SemesterGuidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Atul Kumar Singh
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Atul Kumar Singh
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
camakaiclarkmusic
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 

Recently uploaded (20)

A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationA Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
 
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
 
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
 
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe..."Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
 
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideasThe geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
The geography of Taylor Swift - some ideas
 
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th SemesterGuidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
 
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdfCACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
CACJapan - GROUP Presentation 1- Wk 4.pdf
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
 

Putting The Library Website In Their Hands

Editor's Notes

  1. Introduce myself.  Rachel Vacek, worked at UH for past year.    In regards to the Content Management System, I help with usability testing, feedback from users (librarians and students), training, some development work.   Part of Web Services department  - 4 people and a graduate assistant. Karen Coombs, Head of Web Services, visionary, idea generation, and project manager Christina Morris, Web & Database Developer, SQL, XML, AJAX and ColdFusion Components Derek Keller, Web Developer, PHP and everything else Graduate Student (part time)