about the Web Advisory Task Force
Membership/Terms:
The group consists of members from across the University Libraries. Members are appointed for two-year terms, with the exception of the first year, when members are appointed for one-year terms and then asked if they wish to continue for a second year.
Charge:
The Web Advisory Task Force is charged with developing and upholding policy related to the design and function of the Web site of the University Libraries (http://library.buffalo.edu/). Members of the Web Advisory Task Force will advise the Web Manager on making new electronic resources available, and solicit and provide content for creation and expansion of needed web pages. At the same time, members will advise on university and Libraries’ design, editorial standards, and policies, and ensure their incorporation into all Libraries’ Web sites.
Tasks:
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Create a vision and mission for the Libraries’ Web site.
- Develop policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the Web site in concert with campus and University at Buffalo policies.
- Create groups to involve and solicit feedback from additional library staff and users for input on specific issues.
- Anticipate and respond to changes in technology and user needs. This may include the interoperability and marketing of important recent digital gateways and services (i.e., MyUB, UBlearns, federated search tools) and the implementation of new technologies for delivering information (i.e., podcasts, interactive tutorials).
- Review and implement proposed changes to the public interface of the Libraries’ BISON Catalog.
- Consult with other groups in the Libraries and on campus as needed to inform recommendations.
- Perform periodic environmental scans of other Web sites to identify best practices.
- Work with the Office of Web Development and Services to implement changes designed to enhance the quality of the University Libraries’ Web site. Guiding principles for changes should include increased organization, greater cohesiveness in interface design, and the facilitation of transparent discovery of library resources by users.
conducting business
Reporting:
- The Task Force consults with the Office of Web Development and Services, and reports to the Public Services Committee of the University Libraries. Reports should be periodic and include a description of progress toward goals as well as any recommendations for Web site changes.
Support:
- The Task Force should communicate with the Public Services Committee as necessary to request budgetary or personnel support.
- The Web Manager will act as an advisor to the Task Force and will coordinate the work of the Office of Web Development and Services in implementing Task Force recommendations.
Related Groups:
- Office of Web Development and Services
- Public Services Committee
- Search & Discovery Solutions Task Force
members
- View current membership roster here.
Content provider: Scott Hollander
Comments: lib-staffweb@buffalo.edu
Last update:
27 August, 2009