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Library Website changes: Databases A-Z

The Library will be making changes to the Databases A-Z listing page meant to improve the user experience. Please find details below:

General guidelines for the changes:

• Unless otherwise noted, changes will be made by summer term
• Best Bests per subject – no more than 4-5 databases- COMPLETED
• Keep General databases (OneFile, ASC, FOD) in the General category - COMPLETED
• Reserve assignment of Subjects categories for subject databases - COMPLETED
• "Popular databases" on A-Z page – limit to 5, change to Most Used" - COMPLETED
• ADA consideration change – include database descriptions (shortened versions) for all database titles (to begin immediately)
• Test out having Ask-a-Librarian chat widget on this page - COMPLETED

For a detailed overview of the changes to come please see: Changes to "Best Bets" & subject categorization. (PDF)