Redesign Purpose Statement

Library Web Site Redesign Purpose - 2007

Using a user-centered approach:

• Create a site that responds to user needs
• Create a site that enables patrons to complete their goals and tasks easily
• Use labels and terminology that are meaningful to users
• Position content on the home page according to the most common user tasks, determined by Web site statistics, user task analyses, and focus groups, using a user-centered design approach.
• Create a standard page layout and navigation throughout the Web site, using the University of Connecticut Web site template
• Assess the accessibility of the Web site to bring it into State of Connecticut accessibility requirements.
• Comply with the Universal Web Site Accessibility Policy for State Web Sites (http://www.cmac.state.ct.us/access/policies/accesspolicy40.html)
• Flatten the information architecture so that URLs are shorter.
• Modify pages to comply with writing-for-the-web best practices.
• Promote library services
• Improve information delivery