| 2007-2008
With a goal of making Project MUSE's new site as user-friendly as possible, research was undertaken to gain a better understanding of audience needs. Internal and external stakeholder groups were identified and an online survey posted so that MUSE’s national and international end users could have the opportunity to participate. An analysis of the current site and comparative research of peer sites were conducted, along with librarian and publisher interviews.
A staff brainstorming session was also held to determine known issues, identify “wish list” items, and discuss how best to structure and categorize information on the new site. The resulting information architecture was reviewed, revised, and adopted by the internal web committee and site design began. Wireframe diagrams and an in-depth content chart was created as well.
Research + Analysis Included:
- Comprehensive evaluation of current website
- Peer and competitor research and analysis
- Internal stakeholder interviews and focus groups
- Online survey for end-users
- Interviews with librarians and publishers
- Information architecture design
- Wireframe development
- Content chart development
- Final redesign and restructure of Project MUSE website
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