WebZ Design Work Group Minutes

Pattie discussed the concept of the changing from committees to workgroups. Workgroups report directly to KCVL.

Brown discussed where to find information about the workgroup.

• Go to the KCVL Gateway
• Click the "About" button.
• Select committees in the blue navigation column to the left

In addition, Brown discussed the WebZ test server

The purpose of the WebZ Design group was discussed

• Serve as a feedback mechanism
• Help design WebZ to be patron friendly

Kraemer described SiteSearch

• An OCLC product that allows communication with Z39.50 compliant databases and catalogs for one look and feel.
• Explained the process for upgrading (we are currently running 4.02)

Brown distributed a list of WebZ issues for us to work from. It was suggested that the list be numbered for ease of use. This list will be available in FileMakerPro format from the WebZ Design Group area of the KCVL site.

Brainstorming followed. Below is the list that was generated by the committee.

• Separate Catalogs & Databases
  • Put the catalogs on a separate page
• Fulltext Database Indicator
  • Article
  • Citation
  • Database List (Indicate on the database list which databases are fulltext)
• Information Button By the Database
  • Journal List or link to vendor for journal information
  • Coverage
  • Number of records
  • Which databases are fulltext
• Article Result List
  • Include more information
• Redesign Frames on Result List Page
  • Get rid of frames
  • Have an option of frames or no frames
• Ability to execute saved searches
• Standard Authentication
• Create a Top Page of Topics
• For the Catalogs, have links
  • Type of Library
  • Map of Kentucky
  • Region
  • City
  • County
• Examples of How to Search
• Browse Feature
• Advance Search
  • Menu box is complicated
  • Author exact phrase
• Context Help
• WorldCat
  • Holdings information
• Wide-Spread Holdings Information
• UnionList of Serials
  • Holdings information
  • Summary level
• High light search terms within the fulltext article
• Email Fulltext Articles
• Default to Fulltext in Advanced Search Screen
  • Add limit to fulltext to the Basic Search Screen
• Be able to search fulltext databases only
• NetFirst-Hot link URLs
• Search for a date range
• ADA Compliant
• Open pop-up windows for help screens

Submitted by Teri Weil

This page was last updated May 25, 2000.

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