MINUTES: 2/12/06 Online Meeting

Discussion of population served by the NPL – Mandy researched ALA and has posted a spreadsheet to the blog of similar size (demographics) of regional libraries - possible peers to NPL

Still concern regarding expectations / scope of project – add-ons and their ability to look a part of the color scheme and design of the site we create

Sharing of contact phone numbers in case online chat isn’t possible or something goes wrong

Discussion of “scope” and how it will be defined

• General feeling is working up our documents due for Tuesday will help each of us narrow the focus of the project
• ACTION - Agreement that we will create a functional site first that includes the content already on their website
• Concern over whether existing third-party software created components will integrate with our site design
• Options of “link in” or total inclusion with our site
• ACTION – work on consistent feel throughout the site
• ACTION – Ben’s uploaded a sample page addressing the design
• Mike will continue to work out issues over CSS
• Discussion of look of sample page components
• Breadcrumbs & placeholders
• Discussion of photos – what kind should be included and when should those pics be secured

ACTION – Mandy will work on combining the spreadsheets / documents of Ben, Mike, and herself for meeting Thursday

• She will ask for feedback late Monday – early Tuesday from team members on her assembled file