New UVic Libraries Website COMING July 15th

On July 15th, UVic Libraries will launch a new website. Our present “Gateway” is almost 7 years old and in “web years” that’s more than ancient. It’s time for a change.

In addition to an updated look, the new website will feature:

• a central search box on the homepage for direct access to articles, books, journals and more
• the ability to search several databases at one time using the same search interface
• more focused options in three colour coded top level menus – Search, Research Help, About the Libraries
• a searchable FAQs application available from every page
• improved sidebar navigation and a breadcrumbs trail so you will never get lost
• new and improved Subject Guides under Research Help

You can get a sneak peak of our demo site at http://library.uvic.ca:8080. Although not all links are presently working, you will definitely get the idea. Please note that the demo site is not accessible from off-campus.

After July 15th, the Gateway will be retired – even the name “Gateway” will no longer be used. The URL for the new UVic Libraries website will be http://library.uvic.ca. Users who have bookmarked old Gateway pages will be redirected to the new site.

Once we have worked out the kinks, user testing will take place in the fall.

Meanwhile you can send your comments and feedback to http://gateway.uvic.ca/dept/access/feedback/