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FGDC Website Revision
Briefing for Coordination Group
December 6, 2005
Vaishal P. Sheth
Federal Geographic Data Committee Secretariat
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Presentation Outline
Objectives of Redesign
Target Audience
Website Walkthrough
Benefits
How you can help?
Status and Timeline
Questions
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Objectives of Redesign
Update the content of the existing website across all website areas – revisit, rethink & archive
Improve the look and feel – consistent navigation & style
Provide more tools and features on the website for community involvement
Enable easy content creation and maintenance
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Target Audience
General Public – Anyone interested in FGDC activities and information
NSDI Stakeholders & Partners
Steering Committee & Coordination Group Members
Subcommittees & Working Group Members
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WebsiteWalkthrough
http://beta.fgdc.gov
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Homepage
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Library
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Library - Presentations
Sortable by clicking header
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Calendar
Filter by Event Type
Click to get event details
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Forums
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Forums – Metadata Forum
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Sitemap
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Accessibility
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Search
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News
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Participation
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Participation - CG
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Data & Services
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Standards
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Standards – Project Template
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Metadata
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Framework
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Policy & Planning
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Training
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Grants
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Grants - Map
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International
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How will FGDC Secretariat benefit?
Content Management System allows secretariat staff to add and edit their content online
Built-in workflow to allow an editor to submit, and a reviewer to review and approve
More tools => efficient interaction with community
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How will Working Groups and Subcommittees benefit?
Built in template available to all working groups and subcommittees
Manage your own content (by designated users) – post your agenda, call details, meeting minutes
Benefit from the tools on the website – Calendar, Discussion List - have one dedicated for your group or subcommittee
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How will the Community benefit?
Improved access to information – be able search & sort, easy & consistent navigation, a better user experience
Increased interaction with the FGDC
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How can you help?
Go to http://beta.fgdc.gov , review the website and provide your feedback using ‘Provide Feedback’ link in the footer of the website
Feedback due by December 31st
Working Groups & Subcommittees – Designate a content manager(s) who can provide basic information for the website and if possible, maintain the WG & Subcommittee content
Please provide that information by December 31st
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How can you join the website?
Use the “join” link to signup for the website
Provide your name, preferred username and email and “Register”. That’s it!
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Status & Timeline
Site currently under development but relatively ready
Not officially released yet to the public and hence not ready for distribution
Content is still being migrated from existing website to new website
Undergoing editorial review
Awaiting your feedback
Targeted official debut date – January 31st, 2006
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Questions?
Please provide feedback by December 31st by reviewing
http://beta.fgdc.gov
For more information contact:
Vaishal Sheth ([email protected]) , 703-648-5930