Terms of Reference | Library Web Review Group | Library

Terms of Reference (Draft - 2006.09.13)

Sponsor

Associate University Librarian, Information Technology Services

Mission

The Library Web Review Group (LibWebReview) is charged with the design and layout of the Library Web and Staff Web sites. The Group is aware of web developments and user needs, and advises on content of the web sites accordingly.

Description of Responsibilities

The Group is responsible for the design of the home pages, the design and layout common to all library web pages, and the navigation and structure of the web sites. The Group may advise other groups on the design and layout of their web pages. Decisions and advice are based on the principles of web site usability and accessibility, campus and international standards, as well as a comprehensive view of an integrated web site.

The Group conducts usability studies and accessibility evaluations. The Group may recommend adding, deleting or re-designing web pages, as user needs evolve.

The Group works in liaison with the Web Operational Management Group to ensure that the web sites are functional and efficient in delivering services and resources to the UW community. The Group works closely with the Information Services and Resources Departments and, at times, the Community Needs Assessment Committee, to ensure the web sites meet user needs. The Group consults library managers, staff and users, in order to achieve a quality web site.

Activities

Review and design the Library Web home page and the Library Staff Web home page.
Review and respond to comments and suggestions.
Conduct usability studies on an on-going basis.
Conduct accessibility evaluations as needed.
Advise on the design, layout and content of web pages on the Library Web and the Library Staff Web.
Advise on the addition, deletion and changing of services offered on the web sites.
Support UW Web standards.
Work in liaison with WebOps to:
- manage the home page of the Library Web and the Library Staff Web.
- regularly inform library staff of new developments.
- make recommendations on policy, long-term planning and other issues on web design and maintenance.
- liaise with the Manager, Library Systems Support Services to coordinate training or other systems support issues.
Keep current with new web applications and advise on their appropriate use.

Membership

Library Web Review Group members share the same interest in functional web design. Members are interested in issues in usability, accessibility and web site architecture.

The Group should include a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 members. Members may represent the following groups:

Information Services & Resources, Davis (Davis ISR)
Information Services & Resources, Porter (Porter ISR)
Library Web Operational Management Group (WebOps)
Systems
Library Instruction Committee (LINC)
Communications/Outreach

Current members:

Christy Branston (Porter ISR)
Rachel Caldwell (Porter ISR; Communications/Outreach)
Helena Calogeridis (Porter ISR)
Marian Davies (Porter ISR)
Sandra Keys (Porter ISR; LINC)
Esther Millar (WebOps; Communications/Outreach)
Dan Sich (Davis ISR; WebOps)
Bill Oldfield (WebOps; Systems)

The Group reviews membership at the end of each calendar year.

The UW Library Web Review Group meets bi-weekly or on an as-needed basis to carry out the above responsibilities.

Charter

A copy of the group's original charter as the Library Web Home Page Review Group is also available.

January 10, 2007