Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Title
Leading Change in Academic Libraries
Abstract
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries merged into a unified entity, launching a single website in 2017. This consolidation improved usability, reduced maintenance costs, and streamlined services for nearly 20,000 students and 2,600 faculty. Usability testing showed the new site enhanced access to library resources and information.
The UAB Libraries website merger succeeded due to strong administrative support, collaboration, and external expertise, though it revealed key areas for improvement: better communication and time management. While the merger preserved individual library identities, Kotter's change framework highlighted missed opportunities in empowering staff and fostering smoother transitions.
First Page
239
Last Page
248
Publication Date
2020
ISBN
9780838947692
College or School
UAB Libraries
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Graveline, Jeffrey D.; Van Abel, Kara R. (2020). "University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries’ Website Design and Launch." Leading Change in Academic Libraries (C. Boff, C. Cardwell, Eds.), ACRL Publications, 239-248. https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/libraries-pw/12
