When we launched our new website last May, I called it “an interim step towards our goal of a full state-of-the art web presence that begins to embody more current technology and better design.”  Over the weekend, we’ll be taking another major step in this direction with the release of a major upgrade to the site.

We’ve reorganized the underlying structures to take full advantage of the search and retrieval features of the Joomla web management software we’re using.  I think we have greatly improved the navigation and graphics of the site.  New features include better search and document browsing capabilities, as well as clearer routing from our front page to public services and information. 

Access to committee and technical documentation requires a login. This continues to be the same one as in the past.  You’ll find committee and planning materials under “member information.”  We think the redesign will make this area more useful to you over time. We will also be incorporating documentation and training Wiki into the membership area in the near future.

We like this upgrade, and hope that you will too.  One of the especially nice features is the photo gallery of member libraries that you’ll find on the “about us” page.  We’d like to thank the libraries that contributed to this presentation initially, and hope that others will continue add to the collection.

 Our next goal in this ongoing process will be to enhance discovery and access tools in the electronic resources area, so stay tuned.

 This has been a complete PASCAL team effort, but our Systems Administrator, Banda Bakhit has been especially patient and resourceful throughout this project.

 Please contact us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.

Rick Moul

Executive Director
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