Present a set of recommendations for improving the UX of CSU OneSearch
Due date
Key outcomes
Adoption of recommendations by campuses
Communication of rationale for recommendations
Status
IN-PROGRESS
Problem Statement
Feedback from campus libraries and results of UX testing (as conducted by selected campuses) have revealed shortcomings in the user experience found within the OneSearch (Primo) interface.
Scope
Offer custom features to improve UX of OneSearch. Some features will be implemented as defaults while others would be optional.
Feature
Description
Implement as
Add search links in left panel
Make it easier for libraries to insert links to other databases.
Many CSU do not offer the scopes on the Primo home page. Users typically don't land on the Primo home page unless they click the New Search menu option.
DEFAULT
Scope dropdown on the left
Highlights the availability of scopes.
CSU Chico
CSUDH
Impact on campuses with secondary scope dropdown?
OPTION
Secondary menu
Offer another horizontal menu in header region, in addition to built-in Primo header menu.
This allows for displaying additional menu items if needed.