Today, a reminder that you still tine to share your opinions and reactions about the current phase of a web site redesign in process at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
At the present time the Archives.gov redesign is in the "design phase."
The National Archives and Records Administration is redesigning Archives.gov to be a participatory and user-focused web site. The public and staff have been invited to participate throughout the redesign process. A multi-faceted participatory approach, including online cards sorts and user testing software, was used to gather input to create a comprehensive understanding of how customers would organize the content on Archives.gov.
As part of the effort to provide a web site that is truly of, by, and for the people, this week, everyone is invited to view new Archives.gov homepage designs and provide feedback via the National Archives Redesign Open Government Idea Forum. This online tool allows users to comment, discuss, and vote on the Archives.gov homepage designs and features.
Designs are on also on display at the National Archive facilities in D.C. and in College Park, MD. The public can vote in person at these locations through July 9, 2010.
"More and more people are turning to the Internet as a primary source of news and information. It's essential for the National Archives to have a user-friendly online presence. We hope to reach new audiences while still engaging our long-time users, researchers and visitors. This redesign – part of the National Archives Flagship Open Government Initiative – reflects the ongoing effort to engage the public and make records of the National Archives easier to find and use."
-- Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero
The National Archives Web Site Will:
+ Focus on historical documents and military service records, which accounts for 81 percent of what visitors seek;
+ Include single topically organized sections focused on the needs of both casual browsers and professional researchers; and
+ Provide easy links to National Archives’ social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and both the Archivist's new AOTUS blog and the NARAtions blog.
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