Webinar: Redesigning an Academic Library Website: Process and Lessons Learned

  • Last Updated: May 11, 2023
  • Published: May 11, 2023

Register to attend the live training webinar, "Redesigning an Academic Library Website: Process and Lessons Learned."

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)

 

Recording and closed captioning are available. All webinars are free of charge.

  • Speakers:
    • Lindsey Wharton, Florida State University (FSU) Libraries, Extended Campus & Distance Services Librarian
    • Jessica Barmon, FSU Libraries, Web Services Librarian
    • Mason Hall, FSU Libraries, UX Librarian
    • Favenzio Calvo, FSU Libraries, Director of Software Development
  • Learning outcomes: This webinar is aimed at helping attendees understand best practices for a library website redesign through iterative gathering of feedback, user testing, content review, and rethinking structure to produce a high-impact, user-friendly website. The presenters will demonstrate how attendees can analyze their current websites for potential improvements as well as opportunities for gathering information from internal and external users to support data-driven website design and organization. The presenters will also identify strategies attendees can use for collaborating with stakeholders and interpreting varying needs to develop and implement a shared website vision.

Registration confirmation information: Upon registering, a confirmation email from [email protected] will be sent with instructions for joining the webinar. To ensure delivery of that email, configure your junk mail or spam filter(s) to permit messages from that address. GPO staff will also email your access information the day before the webinar. If you do not receive your login information, please email [email protected].

Prior to the webinar: For those participating via a desktop or laptop computer (preferred method), a WebEx plug-in must be installed (one-time only). Download instructions. Some features will not be available for users participating with a tablet or smartphone. Devices need to have a WebEx app installed from the device’s app store, which may take time. After installation, the app will ask for you to Allow or Deny permissions.