Task #10 - New Website

Last task!  Thanks to everyone who participated in this round of Webolution--hopefully it was informative and fun!  This last task is all about the new website that was unveiled at the December staff computer training.  The new site will launch in January, so it's important that we're all up to speed with where to find important info in the new format.

First, let's visit dev.mesacountylibraries.org and take a look at the new navigation.  The first thing you'll notice is that there are no drop-down menus (yay!)  Also, 'Books and More' has become Books and Media, and 'Research' has been replaced with eResources. 

Take a moment to click around the main navigation labels and explore the content.  When you've done that, take a look at the footer:

Some of what used to be top-level navigation is now in the footer, but because there aren't any drop-down menus, it should be easier to find what you're looking for.  Pages have been added as well, e.g. 'Library News' and Bookstore/Book Donations.

Task:
1. Click around the main navigation and take a look at the footer items.
2. In your blog, let us know what you think--is there anything you can't find, anything confusing or missing?
2. Do you think patrons will find this an easier resource to use? Do you? Why or why not?

Thanks everyone! And just a reminder--ALL tasks need to be complete by end of day on 1/23/12 to be eligible for the drawings. Drawings will be held the week of 1/23/12.  Good Luck!  See you next time :)