1. What is the new web address for the University Libraries web site?
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/
2. What new features are available in the redesign?
Home Page > presents website highlights
Header Navbar > uniform on every page:
1. links to the University website
2. links to Libraries information, search feature and contact information
3. link to Chinook plus quicksearch feature
Sidebar Navigation > highlights key departmental features
3. Why did we redesign the web site?
To take advantage of advances in evolving
web technology. To make it more intuitive to use. To make it more user-friendly.
4. Why do some of the pages still have the old look?
We have over 6000 web files. It takes time to apply the new template. We
hope to complete the conversion by the end of December 2004.
5. Where do I find quick information about the Libraries?
Home > About the Libraries
You're there already. Use the sidebar to navigate through the A-Z list.
6. How do I find information about individual departments within the library
system?
From the header navbar: About the Libraries > D : Libraries & Deaprtments
or
From the header navbar: About the Libraries > L : Libraries & Deaprtments
7. Where do I find the hours of the various library departments
and collections?
From the header navbar: About the Libraries > H > Hours
Or from any departmental web page, click on hours.
8. How do I contact subject specialists within the Libraries?
From the header navbar: Research Resources > Subject Specialists
That page lists all the subject specialists (bibliographers) and their contact
information.
9. What impact has the redesign had on the CHINOOK library catalog?
ALL the features of Chinook have been retained -- and expanded. Many enhancements
have been made to extend the search process.
10. What happened to the e-Resource A-Z and Subject lists on CHINOOK's main
page?
They have been incorporated into Find Articles and More.
This move was made to reflect the fact that in addition periodical indexes
and abstracts there are directories, encyclopedias, dictionaries and other
reference works.
11. What is MY CHINOOK?
This is your option to view your record, reserve books, set preferred
searches, modify your PIN via a secure server.
12. Where do I find new and trial databases?
From the header navbar: Chinook > New & Trial Databases
13. How do I use CHINOOK to locate online resources?
Use the new "Electronic Collections" search feature in Chinook.
14. What is the "Recent Acquisitions" option on CHINOOK's
main page?
A listing of new materials cataloged into the Libraries collections. Updated
monthly.
15. How do I find course reserves?
From the header navbar: Chinook > Course Reserves
