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Designing a Web-based desktop that's easy to navigate
Computers in libraries [April 2000]
Abstract: Discusses how the staff at Kansas City Public Library of Kansas City, MO developed a Web-based computer desktop to address challenges in the delivery of computer services to customers. Notes that through extensive planning, creative problem solving, and multiple stages, a solution was implemented that addressed existing problems and provided a flexible future platform. Says that the decision was made to create a new Web-based desktop utilizing Internet Explorer 5''s kiosk mode to provide a unified interface; to hide the Windows desktop from the end-user; to allow for consistent branding across all library print and electronic materials; and to provide a flexible architecture for future updates. Describes how the plan was created and the prototype was developed, the rollout and feedback processes, and the design of a children''s version of the interface. Contains four screen displays, one code listing, and one sidebar.
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Abstract: Discusses how the staff at Kansas City Public Library of Kansas City, MO developed a Web-based computer desktop to address challenges in the delivery of computer services to customers. Notes that through extensive planning, creative problem solving, and multiple stages, a solution was implemented that addressed existing problems and provided a flexible future platform. Says that the decision was made to create a new Web-based desktop utilizing Internet Explorer 5''s kiosk mode to provide a unified interface; to hide the Windows desktop from the end-user; to allow for consistent branding across all library print and electronic materials; and to provide a flexible architecture for future updates. Describes how the plan was created and the prototype was developed, the rollout and feedback processes, and the design of a children''s version of the interface. Contains four screen displays, one code listing, and one sidebar.
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| Publication Year: | 2000 |
| Type of Material: | Article |
| Language | English |
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Computers in libraries |
| Publication Info: | Volume 20 Number 04 |
| Issue: | April 2000 |
| Page(s): | 34-41 |
| Publisher: | Information Today |
| Place of Publication: | Medford, NJ |
| Notes: | Issue Theme: Planning for Your Upcoming Tecnological Needs |
| Show FT: | N |
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Kansas City Public Library |
| Subject: |
Library public workstation security |
| ISSN: | 1041-7915 |
| Record Number: | 8601 |
| Last Update: | 2022-03-27 17:22:49 |
| Date Created: | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 |
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