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2. Virtual sites design and production - Darcy & UIG members
- Started work on a large web redesign project to 1. redesign home pages for individual library spaces, 2. improve LibGuides design through CSS, and 3. create Wordpress templates for 2nd and 3rd level web pages.
- Implemented LibCal as a class registration tool to replace the Wordpress event registration tool.
- Improved security of all web forms by adding Touchstone authentication, and also added auto-fill of personal information fields for MIT users.
- Worked with MIT Mobile team to expand libraries' mobile services on the MIT mobile web (m.mit.edu) and on apps for Android and iOS devices. Users may now find, request, and renew items from their mobile devices.
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4. Marketing - Remlee & Stephanie - 3 UX members are on Marketing Team. They brought a focus on virtual marketing, web services and physical spaces.
a. Implemented form to make it easy for staff to request marketing support, and it's being used frequently.
b. Continued to maintain the news blog.
c. Continued the Libraries’ social media marketing and communications program, including:
-Twitter feed, leading the feed to over 5000 followers
-Facebook page for the Libraries
-Foursquare locations with tips at each library location
-Also explored using Pinterest for marketing
5. Betas - Remlee -
6. Emerging technologies (including e-readers, ipads staff and public loans) - Nicole
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