Friday, July 4, 2008

Website Enhancements

  • Able to search all library's Databases, E-Journals & E-books from one search box from any page within the website.
  • Able to search a deceased Texas Doctors database containing over 10,000 records.
  • Able to browse all library's Databases alphabetically
  • Able to search all library's Databases by Subject
  • Now, each Database record will contain provider, content and description information.
  • Able to browse all library's E-books alphabetically.
  • Able to search all library's E-Books by title.
  • Ability to enter a search term in a search box and pick a variety of information sources from which to search (Library Catalog, Scopus, WorldCat, etc.) Also, available from every page within the website.
  • A newly updated Quick Links list
  • A different Featured Electronic Resource will be displayed each time the home page is accessed by each user.
  • Easier access to the current library class schedule.
  • The ability to choose between three different font sizes (normal, medium, large) for the entire web site.
  • A newly created Computing @ the library page containing pertenient information about technology and the library.
  • A newly created Google Options page.
  • A new home page section titled "Remote & Off-Campus Access" giving users a more refined choice for information about remote access.
  • A new home page section titled "Free/Open Access Resources" giving users a more direct route to the library's freely available resources.
  • A searchable library staff directory (search by last name, department or first name).
  • A new library departments page --- providing each departments phone number, email and links to other important departmental pages.
  • Home page will contain a small Flash banner highlighting a special event,database, collection, etc. at the library (rotating on a monthly or an as-needed basis)
  • New Print Stylesheets for home page and interior pages (formatted to 8½ by 11)
  • Conforming to W3C's Web Accessibility Guidelines
  • Section 508 Compliant
  • XHTML/CSS Valid