As the Project Manager overseeing the SLV2.0 project for the State Library of Victoria, I held full accountability for redesigning and redeveloping the library's corporate website. This ambitious initiative aimed to provide users with a contemporary and functional experience in their information search, reflecting a 21st-century look and feel. Recognising the significance of the library's corporate website as the primary online gateway, the project focused on enhancing accessibility to the library's vast collections through an improved catalogue and facilitating direct access to digitised resources and licensed databases.
My role extended beyond traditional project management responsibilities. I played a pivotal role in streamlining the Project Management process, ensuring efficiency and alignment with project objectives. Furthermore, I took on the responsibility of training SLV resources, empowering them to elevate their skills and effectively manage internal projects, contributing to the organisation's long-term sustainability of project management capabilities.
Additionally, I coordinated UI designing activities by collaborating with an external UI/UX design company, ensuring that the visual elements of SLV2.0 met the highest user experience standards. Conducting user interviews with diverse user groups was a crucial aspect of the project, allowing for systematically gathering user needs and requirements. This user-centric approach was fundamental in shaping the design and functionality of the revamped website.
In summary, my leadership in the SLV2.0 project encompassed project management and involved strategic initiatives to enhance internal capabilities, foster external collaborations, and ensure a user-centric redesign that met the evolving needs of the State Library of Victoria's diverse user base.