http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis Technology Integration Services - University of Texas Libraries Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Architecture and Planning Library redesign is now complete and moved to production. Many new improvements have been made to the information architecture, design and content integration to improve user interaction and reduce maintenance efforts. Information architecture improvements include a new site layout which chunks content together logically and allows for ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=241 For those of you who have been invited to begin using Google Wave, we have provided instructions for adding our University of Texas Libraries gadget to waves. It enables you to search our resources, chat with a librarian, and read the latest news from the Libraries. Our hope is that this ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=237 [caption id="attachment_231" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Screen captures of the HRDI site"][/caption] We’ve just launched the site for the Human Rights Documentation Initiative!  In July 2008, the University of Texas received a grant from the Bridgeway Foundation to collect and preserve fragile resources related to the Rwandan genocide and a variety of human ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=230 We've just added a new "Find a Subject Specialist" feature to our For Faculty page. As you begin typing the name of a subject in the input box, the search box will make suggestions to you. For example, if you type sci into the search box it will suggest Computer Sciences, Geological ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=228 We had a nice turnout for the Fall 2009 Web Author Gathering. Thanks to all who came. If you were not able to attend you can review the power point as a linked PDF below. Matt reviewed recently completed projects and soon to be completed projects. I provided an introduction to the ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=208 The Technical Services Staff Web Site has been refreshed with updated content, interface, and navigation and transitioned into the Libraries' SharePoint site. The previous site was outdated, difficult to navigate and cumbersome to maintain. A project proposal for updating the site was submitted and discussions on content and user interaction ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=194 Technology Integration Services has added two new features to the Libraries Web Site footer. The addition of linked social icons allows users to easily access the Libraries top social sites from any Library page. Adding these icons improves user discovery and improves exposure of these resources. "Follow us" tool tips have ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=188 TIS recently completed a new password-restricted Web site for members of the UT Libraries Advisory Council. The site provides Council members with a place to find the latest Advisory Council news, UT Libraries news, member contact information, the council charter, meeting minutes, and nomination form. Along with the new Web ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=180 In order to improve feedback on web site issues TIS has implemented a new form. This form is linked in the footer of each page with a label of "Web Site Feedback". Use this form to flag the following... * Inaccurate, outdated, or inaccessible content * Content that is redundant, too wordy, ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=177 We are pleased to announce the publication of the For Education section on Avoice.  The For Education section ties Avoice exhibit resources with K-12 lesson units. The first phase includes the “Voting Rights act of 1965”, the “Anti-apartheid Movement,” and the “Environmental Justice Movement.” Each lesson includes Learning Objectives, Activities, ... http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/tis/?p=173