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The University of Texas Information Architecture Group WCA04

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This is woman’s hour… The Life of Mary Baker Eddy Exhibit

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/Displays/Exhibits/WomansHour/index.htm
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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Mary Baker Eddy exhibit overview, subsite homepage

Narrative

Introduction to the Mary Baker Eddy multimedia exhibit. Includes description of exhibit and exhibit contact information.
Links to subpages in the Mary Baker Eddy subsite and links to related sites not affiliated with the library.
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Blimpies in the Book Cellar

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/Special/blimpie.htm

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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Blimpie’s menu.
Narrative
A colorful menu of Blimpie’s offerings along with their location and hours of operation.
Includes links to the Book Cellar
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Book Cellar

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/cellar.htm

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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Book Cellar web page
Narrative
Lists the Book Cellar’s email & snail addresses, hours of operation, and describes various sales that they have on used books. Outlines prices for the wide variety of books that are offered, and gives a brief description of Book Cellar operations.
Includes links to Friends Homepage, Library Homepage, & Blimpies.
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FRIENDS

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/friends.htm

Page Function

Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Friends of the Library Homepage & many links to various branch libraries
Narrative
Includes the logo & address for the Friends of the Library and briefly outlines their mission statement and activities. Describes the Book Cellar in more detail. Lists all the branches of the SAPL.
Includes links to individual Branch Web Pages as well as the Branch subsite homepage, the Book Cellar, Arts & Letters Awards Ceremony, Past Recipients, & the SAPL homepage.
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SAPL: Friends - Arts & Letters Awards Ceremony

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/Special/2000/arts.htm
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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Arts & Letters Awards Ceremony that has already taken place.

Narrative

This page describes a past event and is out of date. It also describes a brief history of the Arts & Letters Awards.
Links to SAPL Homepage, Friends Homepage, & Past Award Recipients.
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SAPL: Past Recipients of the Friends Arts and Letters Award

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/fr_ala.htm

Page Function

Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Past Recipients of the Award are listed.
Narrative
This is a list of all the recipients of the Friends Arts and Letters Award, awarded not-quite annually.
Links to Friends Homepage, Arts and Letters Award Homepage, & SAPL Homepage.
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Branch Map

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/branches/branchmap.htm

Page Function

Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Includes links to the various branch libraries in the city. Branch Library subsite.
Narrative
This is a page of 20 links to the branch libraries all around San Antonio, including the Ronald Reagan HS Library. The interface is that of a B&W map of the city, although there is no link on the map for the Ronald Reagan High School Library; this link is below the map with other hypertext links to the branches. The link on the map for the Central Branch connects to the navigational page of Central Library Departments, which also can be accessed from Library Information.
There are also links to Library Information and the SAPL Homepage.
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San Antonio Public Library: VARIABLE Branch

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/branches/VARIABLE.htm

Page Function

Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Each Branch Library has its own homepage accessed from the Branch Library subsite.
Narrative
Each Branch has its own homepage that includes addresses, map directions, hours of operation, various programs, and a calendar of events for each branch. The history of the branch is also related, and the facility is described. Officials and librarians are named.
There are links to a great deal of branch specific information as well as links to the Branch Library subsite, Library Information, and the SAPL homepage.
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List of Central Departments

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/central/deptlist.htm
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Navigation

Brief Content Description

Describes the various departments of the SAPL central branch

Narrative

The departments of each of the six floors are listed as hyperlinks. Many of these links also exist on the Library Information Page. (Description of Department Pages to follow)
There are also links to the Library Information page and the SAPL homepage.
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Hours of Operation

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/hours2.html
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Information concerning location of branches and their hours of operation.

Narrative

Each branch is listed along with their address, phone number, and hours of operation. There are also links to the individual branch homepages and the homepage for the Branch Subsite with the map graphic.
There is a link back to the SAPL homepage
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Library Customer Conduct Policy

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/custpol.htm
Page Function
Content

Brief Content Description

Conduct Policy

Narrative

This page describes the appropriate behavior for patrons of the SAPL.
Links to SAPL homepage and Library Information
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Newsletter Registration Form

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/newslett.htm
Page Function
Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Newsletter Registration

Narrative

One can register to receive newsletters from the library via email. There is also a link to an archive of older newsletters.
Links to SAPL homepage and the Internet page.
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Newsletter Archive

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/newsarchive.htm
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Navigation

Brief Content Description

Exhaustive listing of the newsletter archive.

Narrative

Here is a list of hyperlinks. Each leads to an archived newsletter in plain text.
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Internet Acceptable Use Policy

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/inetuse.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Terms of use and rules of conduct.

Narrative

This page describes the terms of use to which all users of SAPL-provided internet access must agree. It also outlines the rules of conduct and describes the penalty for not abiding by said rules.
Links to Internet Page, Kids Page, Youth Wired, and SAPL Homepage.
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Internet Access

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/intaccss.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Lists the various options available to users of the SAPL internet access.

Narrative

There are links to a number of resources, for the most part NOT affiliated with the SAPL. There is a link to an exhaustive lists of web pages selected by SAPL staff. There are links to search engines designed either for children or adults. Adults have the choice of filtered or unfiltered engines.
Links to other areas of the SAPL, including Catalog, Library Information, Exhibits, Kids Page, Youth Wired, and the SAPL Homepage.
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Selected Websites by Topic

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/websites.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

A list of several web pages.

Narrative

Here is an exhaustive listing of web pages selected by library staff. The pages are grouped by subject, and there are over 50 subject links in all.
Links to the SAPL Homepage, Kids Page, Youth Wired, and the various search engines available.
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Web Search for Children Ages K - 14

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/forchild.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Links to children’s search engines

Narrative

This page contains links to search engines designed for children. Each link is accompanied by a description of the service. These links lead to engines not affiliated with SAPL.
Links to Youth Wired, Kids Page, and other SAPL pages.
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Family Filtered Search Engines

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/famfilt.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Links to search engines.

Narrative

This page contains links to popular search engines on the Internet with filtering enabled.
Links to other areas of the SAPL web site.
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Unfiltered Search Engines

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/unsearch.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Links to search engines

Narrative

This page contains links to popular search engines without filtering enabled.
Links to other areas of the SAPL web site.
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Library Information

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/libraryinfo.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Portal with extensive links to all areas of the SAPL

Narrative

Divided into three sections (System Wide, Central, & Branches), this portal seems to make a better homepage than the actual SAPL homepage as it links to many (but not all) of the important sections of the site.
Links are too numerous to list, but each URL following that is linked on this page will state that it is “Linked from Library Information.”
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Book Sales

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/Special/booksale.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Advertises a Book Sale

Narrative

This page lists various genres of books and advertises a book sale that has already taken place.
Links to Book Cellar, Johnston Branch Library, and Branch Map
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January Calendar

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/cal_jan.htm
Page Function
Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Calendar of Events for January.

Narrative

This site describes events taken place across the various branches. Many of the events are geared toward college bound patrons, and there are links to all the branch pages. There are also listings of events for children (links to children’s department), teens (links to youth wired), and adults (links to current exhibit).
Links to Mary Baker Eddy Exhibit, Book Cellar, and Library Information.
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Contact Information

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/contactinfo.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Contact Information

Narrative

Gives email and snail mail contact address for the webmaster. No phone number.
Links to Newsletter Registration Form.
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Direct Dial-In Instructions

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/dialin.htm
Page Function
Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Dial-In Instructions

Narrative

Describes how a patron can access the SAPL catalog from home using a computer and modem.
Links to Branch Library subsite.
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Circulation Department

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/central/circulation.htm#card
Page Function
Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Circulation Department Description.

Narrative

This page outlines the duties and services provided by the Circulation Department, located on the first floor of the Central Branch. It also describes the terms for borrowing materials and the fees for late returns.
Links to Library Information, Central Departments Listing, & the SAPL Homepage.
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Library Holiday Schedule

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/holidays.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. List of Holidays.

Narrative

This page lists the days that the library will be closed for the coming fiscal year.
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Job Openings

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/Lib_jobs.html
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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Lists Career Opportunities at SAPL

Narrative

Contains descriptions of available jobs. Links to benefits package summary and more detailed descriptions of each job available. Links to other non-library municipal sites.
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Library Board Meetings

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/board.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Calendar of Meetings.

Narrative

Lists the dates, times, and locations for the library board meetings for the coming year. Links to branch libraries exist here were appropriate.
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Mission Statement

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/mission.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information Page. Mission Statement.

Narrative

This succinctly states the purpose of the SAPL
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Volunteer Information

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/voluntee.htm
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Content

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Lists volunteer opportunities.

Narrative

This describes volunteer opportunities available at SAPL. Links to other non-affiliated volunteer sites.
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List of Central Departments

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/central/deptlist.htm
Page Function
Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Lists Departments of the Central Library

Narrative

This site contains links to the various departments of the library (ie: Circulation, Children’s, Government Documents, Geneology, etc.). It also categorizes them by the floor upon which they are located. These separate pages contain many photos, links, and information specific to the individual department they represent.
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Central Library Facts and Photos

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/centralphotos.htm
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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. Describes the Central Branch

Narrative

This page focuses on the Central Branch, its construction, financing, architecture, etc. Provides a lot of pictures of the Central Branch.
Links to List of Central Departments & SAPL Homepage.
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Focus: Fiction

URL

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/Fiction/fictionindex.htm
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Content, Navigation

Brief Content Description

Linked from Library Information. This is the homepage for the Focus Fiction subsite.

Narrative

This is the homepage for a subsite concerned with fiction. This subsite contains many pages concerned with the various genres of fiction (romance, mystery, fantasy, etc.), booklists for said genres, book reviews, and links to online bookstores. There are too many links here that simply lead to other parts of this page though.
Links to the SAPL Homepage and Catalog.
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Internet Classes

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