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Shawnee Mission School District Media Library
A Project ProposalBy:Anita Able, Christian Madrigal, Jennifer Nicolotti, and Cynthia Sickendick
Project Description
Design a website for the Shawnee Mission School District Media Library.
The Media Library serves as a centralized resource, providing educational videos, DVDs, and related materials to teachers and administrative staff throughout the school district.
Project Description
Basic information about the library is provided through the Instructional Media link, but it could benefit from a more visible presence on the website, where additional services can be promoted.
Client Information and Needs
ClientAnita Able is responsible for the Media Library and all of its related functions. In addition to the day-to-day operations of the library, Anita provides reference services and plans to provide a curriculum-based video/media resources wiki. Professional development materials are also available. The website will serve as a platform for promotion of these services.
Client Information and Needs
Main purpose
To communicate the presence as well as the services offered by the Media Library, while allowing room to update, expand, and promote educational offerings.
Client Information and Needs
Client’s Priorities
1. Promote awareness of the library and services offered
2. Provide a more visible and convenient means of accessing media resources
3. Create a video/media resources wiki
Client Information and Needs
Maintenance of the Web site
Client will be responsible, with support from group members.
Users of Website
Teachers and Administrators Educational level--College educated Computer skills—average to high (all have
access to district computers and system support)
Web skills-basic to high Needs—curricular support, planning Motivation—additional resources, additional
background information, staff development
Interview questions
A questionnaire was sent out to as many teachers and administrators as was possible to get feed back about what they would like to see on the website. Here are some of the questions asked.
Interview questions
1. Are you aware of the Media Library and/or its services?
2. Do you use the Media Library? How often?
3. If you do not use the library, why not?
4. What information would you like to see on a Media Library website?
Interview questions
1. Where would you expect to find information about the Media Library (where should it be located within the District website)?
2. What type of features would make it easy to use? How should it be arranged?
3. What could be done to call attention to the website?
4. Do you have any suggestions for materials you would like to have available through the Media Library?
Responses to questionnaire
Few people are aware of what the Media Library is and/or what resources are available through it.
Most of those who do use the library, only do so 1-4 times a year.
Need more PR! Many have trouble finding it within the
district webpage. www.smsd.org
Responses to questionnaire
Many do not know how to use the library or find the procedures difficult to understand
Definite need for more visibility and accessibility—several comments that the brightly colored surveys helped to call attention to the Library (i.e. visual appeal gets attention
Many suggestions to provide listings of materials by grade and subject matter. This is what is planned for the video/media resources wiki.
Responses to questionnaire
Many requests for a continuously updated “New items” list- RSS feed will address this.
Many teachers do their planning from home (i.e. the website needs to work in browsers other than Internet Explorer)
Keep it simple and easy to use
Responses and Webpage
We have evaluated the responses given by the users, and have chosen to incorporate several of their suggestions into the design of the webpage.
RSS feed of new items catalogued. Clear, easy to read page with no need to
“hunt down” what you are looking for.
Responses and Webpage
Add a link to a wiki for video and media resources.
Make the webpage brightly colored and attractive to call attention to it.
Make the page seem like an extension of the district pages for a seamless transition for newcomers.
Shawnee Mission School DistrictWebsite
Shawnee Mission School District Media Library Center Website
Help
About
Catalog
Resources
Home
E-Mail Librarian
Power Media Plus
Theatre in Video
Video/Media Resources Wiki
Learn 360
Reserve Materials
http://madrigal-arnold.com/smsd.html
How to Usethe Library
Useful Links
Timeline
September 13 – interviewed client September 24 – sent out 1500 surveys September 27 – group meeting at
Anita’s house October 6 – evaluated surveys October 8 – shared information from
surveys with group
Timeline
October 12 – final preparation of the prototype October 15 – submit proposal to Dr. Tang October 15 – November 13 – continue to develop
website; incorporate any feedback from Dr. Tang; incorporate client feedback; begin writing report….
Meeting at Anita’s house Nov. 9th for revisions November 14-15 – present on-going project to the
class
Timeline
November 15 - December 8 – incorporate class and professor feedback into final website
December 8 – post website; submit written report
Following December 8 – incorporate any feedback from the class or Dr. Tang, to improve the website, pending client approval….