Specifications include, but are not limited to: Lincoln City Libraries intends to contract with a Contractor to work cooperatively with Library staff, as well as select community stakeholders and the Library Board as appropriate to create a new, intuitive, modern website that will incorporate the Library’s brand. The goals of the website redesign are to: a) Create an engaging, patron-centered website b) Better inform patrons and non-users about library programs, services and collections c) Provide easy functionality for staff to update and edit the site d) Streamline the website structure for easier navigation and content discovery e) Deliver dynamic content f) Modernize and enhance visual appeal and presentation g) Improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO) h) Implement responsive design i) Comply with accessibility standards Problems with the current website: a) Too many pages and text heavy b) No consistent formatting c) Very little dynamic content, manual changes are necessary d) Design is out of date and not responsive on mobile devices e) Internal search function does not work well 2. PROJECT ENVIRONMENT Lincoln City Libraries requires a content management system (CMS) for the new website with the following requirements: Staff Maintenance: a) Intuitive editing and updating process for users who do not possess knowledge of HTML or CSS languages. b) Ability to set permissions for different user accounts. c) Provide applications for site maintenance (broken links, 404 redirects, etc.). Site Functionality and Design: a) Deliver dynamic content triggered by dates or variable flags. b) Responsive design that automatically resizes and adjusts content based on screen resolutions and mobile devices as well as retina display ready. c) Improved form builder functionality to allow more layout flexibility, dynamic capabilities such as conditional forms, and reCAPTCHA integration d) Include modules for specific library needs and make suggestions for additional features/modules. e) SSL encryption (https). f) Run all site functions without the need of Flash or Java applets. g) Cross-browser compatibility. h) Search box with choice of either full site search or catalog search. i) Convert current PDF attachments to readable web pages or forms. j) Patching and updates should be performed by the hosting service, with clear communication with Library staff about what updates are being done, and when. k) The ability for updates to be rolled back quickly in the event of undesirable side-effects.
