WebJunction is awarded grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enhance Web site for library community

From the news release:

DUBLIN, Ohio, October 20, 2006-WebJunction, an online community for library staff to meet to share ideas, solve problems and do online coursework, has been awarded a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to enhance usability of the Web site and help it keep pace with a growing audience and range of content.

The $2 million grant will fund critical development of WebJunction for one year, which will include a redesign to improve the Web site’s
organization and navigation so that resources can be more easily found by users, and the development of improved search functions. Other site
modifications, such as making the site more accessible to those with disabilities, will be made to accommodate increased traffic to the site
and expand opportunities for new audiences.

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