InterLibrary Services Website Redesign Research Open Source

Project DescriptionAt its core, InterLibrary Services (ILS) offers options for the MSU community to borrow items from other institutions. The current ILS website can be confusing for those who interact with it. We are working to redesign the ILS website to reduce areas of confusion, clarify what ILS can do for library patrons, and make it easier for them to use ILS services.

Turfgrass Information Center Project

As Drupal 7 is approaching its end of life, the User Experience team will be closely working with the Turfgrass Information Center to redo their website. The Turfgrass Information Center houses the most comprehensive publicly-available collection of turfgrass research and educational materials in the world, and has also continuously produced the Turfgrass Information File (TGIF) database since 1983.

MakeAtState Project Open Source

MakeAtState is an open-source software application written using PHP to manage fabrication project submissions. The website allows users to upload files for 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, etc. Staff use the application to keep track of the jobs submitted by users, download files, provide a price and delivery date estimate, and notify the users when the project is ready for pick up. Communication with the user about their project is made easy through a messaging feature.