The resultant structure not only takes different categories of users into account, it allows users to customize the Web pages that they see by adding to and subtracting from the basic pages. As the volume of resources available on the Web grows, new features will be added to our pages. Our goal is to improve services and to provide new and powerful capabilities for our customers. A number of teams worked on different aspects of the project, including graphics, accessibility, features and services, and content. Although the Information Gateway contains many features that were formerly available at the Libraries' Web site, it also introduces a number of new wrinkles.
Individuals can put holds on books over the Web or get a list of the books they have checked out.
Renewing books has been made easier. And a pilot project will allow individuals to request that a book be delivered to the library that is nearest the user. We've seen it is very successful at other institutions. Some services that have existed for a while will probably become more popular with their enhanced visibility on the Web. When new items are found meeting the search criteria, the individual is notified through e-mail.