Project Roadmap
The projects described here are longer-term, multi-stage projects. Routine bugfixes, troubleshooting, and everyday tickets are not reflected here. All timelines are approximate and subject to change.
If you have a question about this list or the status of a project or ticket, please contact Julie Shedd.
We use a decision matrix to help us prioritize projects:
- Priority 1: Relatively quick and easy to do, or needed as soon as possible.
- Priority 2: Relatively easy to do, but takes a bit more time, or isn't needed immediately.
- Priority 3: More difficult to do, but could be done quickly once the foundations are laid.
- Priority 4: Difficult or time-consuming to do; requires extensive investigation.
In progress
Rooms updates
Priority 1
Create a new user interface for finding and reserving rooms, integrating LibCal's new reservation interface.
Rooms user studies
Priority 1
Investigate success and pain points of the online room reservation process to help inform the new user interface.
Division / unit list page
Priority 2
Create a tree view that accurately represents division/unit hierarchy. This page will replace the static image-based organizational chart.
Satisfaction survey
Priority 2
Create a simplified survey that we can use between LibQual years.
Website overhaul: Content review
Priority 2
Review all pages on the website in preparation for updating and restructuring.
MAGNOLIA website transfer to MLC
Priority 2
Transfer the MAGNOLIA website and all maintenance/support thereof to the Mississippi Library Commission.
On hold / under investigation
USGPL website enhancements
Priority 3
Better integrate images and video; include more content about President Grant; and make existing features work better.
Digital Collections user studies
Priority 3
Investigate how people use and find materials in Digital Collections.
Update content standards
Priority 3
Integrate MSU's new brand identity standards into existing MSU Libraries content standards.
Not started
Travel request form online setup
Priority 4
Replace current PDF travel request form with an electronic version that supports workflow stages.
