Overview
Best practices for various configurations, content, and functions of the library website.
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Administration
Managing access, and customizing the look and feel of the website.
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Layout
Grid system, page sections, and page templates used on the website.
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Components
Standard typography, colors, buttons, cards, etc. used on the library website.
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Content
Accessibility standards, writing for the web guidelines, and editorial rules.
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Modules
Hours, A-Z Database List, Events & Calendars, Systems Status, etc.
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Homepage
Fusion search box, Hours widget, popular links, news items, etc.
This resource is for Gleeson Library staff that administer the various platforms that power our website. It describes our best practices for managing access to the website; our rules for creating and updating design components, templates, and modules (including the homepage); and outlines web usability and accessibility standards for all published web content.
Website Management Platforms
| Platform | Content | Domain |
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| LibGuides |
Most pages on website (policies, services, profiles, etc.) |
library.usfca.edu |
| LibAnswers | libanswers.usfca.edu | |
| LibCal | libcal.usfca.edu | |
| LibWizard | Embedded forms, surveys, tutorials (e.g. Reserves Request Form, Class Instruction Request) | N/A |
| Wordpress | Gleeson Gleanings blog (news and updates) | usfblogs.usfca.edu/gleeson-gleanings |
| Platform | Content | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| USFCA marketing website | https://www.usfca.edu/academics/libraries |
Web Services |
| myUSF website | https://myusf.usfca.edu/library |
Web Services |
| USFMobile | Library-related in-app content |
David Hyman |