Some Redesigned Penn Web Sites: Improving Navigation and Access

Library | PennCard | Purchasing | Transportation | UPM

Library

The new design of the Library's web site improves access to resources and services. The familiar arc and set of red balls that designate major categories remain, but have been integrated with new features which include direct access to resources through a search feature called "quick find,"a more effective display of e-sources, an enhanced Franklin Catalog search feature on all pages, mouseovers that provide explanatory information about links, and important information and service links on top level pages. See www.library.upenn.edu/.

PennCard

PennCard--the official University of Pennsylvania identification for students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Penn community--has a web site with information on obtaining a PennCard, reporting a lost or stolen card and accessing your PennCard photo. There is also information about PennCash, a convenient way to make cash purchases within the Penn community. Links on the left side of each page make navigating through the site very easy. See www.business-services.upenn.edu/penncard/.

Penn Purchasing Services

Purchasing provides purchasing services in support of Penn's educational and research missions. A new feature on their web site is BEN Knows, a knowledge base for BEN Financials and BEN Reports. Also, there are pull-down menus that provide access to their resources and services. To see the new design of Penn Purchasing on the web, visit www.purchasing.upenn.edu/.

Transportation

The Transportation web site assists commuters with their travel. It provides information for traveling on or off campus. Features on this web site include a "commuter alert" section and mouseovers with fun graphics that appear as you select links from the top menus. The Transportation web site is at www.upenn.edu/transportation/.

UPM

The redesign of the Museum's web site has more color and provides more links on every page to access such things as exhibit information, becoming a member, and a calendar of events. The web site also has mouseovers and a search feature that provides direct access to information throughout the web site. One can also sign up for E-Musings, UPM's new e-newsletter. Visit UPM's redesigned web site at www.museum.upenn.edu/.