from mess to success at internet librarian 2013
DESCRIPTION
Foust discusses taking both a public and staff site from mess to success in a challenging environment with comments on new leadership, limited time, diverse staff in 10 locations, a library brand in flux, and a commitment to incorporating a full-scale social media integration. She shares tips on redesigns as well as lessons learned.TRANSCRIPT
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FROM MESS TO SUCCESSTips on Redesigning Websites
October 28, 2013
Internet Librarian, Monterey, California
Amanda Jacobs Foust [email protected] County Free Library
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
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WEBSITE 2010
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http://theantisocialmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Darth-Vader-The-Anti-Social-Media.png
SOCIAL MEDIA: THE JOURNEY
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WEBSITE TIMELINE (1 OF 5 PAGES)
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During vendor selection, ask for examples of websites created with budgets approximate to your project
Technical support available to answer questions/verify concerns about needed server capacity
Create your own spreadsheets/notes on outstanding items and tasks
Confirm who is actually creating the wireframes for your project– you or the developer
Keep your contract on hand at all times and refer to it
Rebrand BEFORE you redesign
TIPS
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THE SPREADSHEET
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WIREFRAMES: HOMEPAGE
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INTRANET: PREVIOUS
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INTRANET: HOMEPAGE
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Office Space
STAY POSITIVE
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CRITICAL VS. NON-CRITICAL
http://blog.christopherjonesart.com/tag/bat-signal/
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WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT DRUPAL
http://www.primalmedia.com/blog/why-we-love-drupal
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USE QUALITY TOOLS
http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2012/02/hilarious-ways-waste-money-luxury-items/
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Looney Tunes
SAY YES AND ALSO EXPECT FAILURE
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WHAT’S NEXT?
http://www.trupphr.com/2012/2013-planning-include-people-strategy/