Updated Website Directory
Introducing a new tool to improve the web directory experience; launching in April 2023.
Overview
In 2019, while the Los Rios colleges and district office were moving our websites into a single content management system, we identified the need for a more efficient and consolidated directory management strategy. At that time, a quick solution was implemented to support timely website launches, and that system has served the websites (albeit imperfectly) for several years.
After collecting feedback from employees and students and expending great creative and technical effort, we are excited to announce the launch of a new website directory management tool that dramatically improves upon the current system. We anticipate launching the new system on Monday, April 3.
Features of the New Tool
Improved Website Experience
For students, employees, and community members using our websites, the new directory interface:
- Allows employee information to be accessible across all our websites, rather than just on an employee's "home college" website.
- Displays multiple job roles (and related contact information) that an individual employee may fill.
Better Information Management
When it comes to managing directory information, our new tool:
- Empowers employees to manage their own information, rather than having to submit requests through the web team.
- Provides more accurate information because it is connected to data sources such as PeopleSoft.
Employee Checklist to Prepare For Launch
The following checklist outlines what actions employees needs to take prior to the directory's debut on Monday, April 3. Please take a few minutes and review/update your information using the following steps. If you choose not to make any updates to your directory information, then it will launch as-is on April 3, 2023.
Navigate to Web Directory Update Tool
Go to the Web Directory Update Tool (you will be required to log in via Single Sign-On to access the page).
After the new tool launches, employees will be able to access it via the Employee Login drop-down on any employee-facing website or at hub.losrios.edu.
Review Name and Identification Information
Verify your name and identification information are correct.
If any of this information is incorrect or outdated, then you can update it in Employee Self-Service. It can take up to 48 hours to see PeopleSoft changes reflected in the Web Directory Update Tool.
Add a Profile Image
Add an image of yourself (or choose to use your Canvas image), if you want. This is optional.
Image Requirements
- Images for our online directory should include your full face, directly facing the camera.
- Do not submit a photo where your face is obscured, a photo of the side or back of your head, or artistic representations of yourself.
- Images should be high-resolution JPG files no larger than 2MB.
The web team reserves the right to remove your profile image if it does not meet these standards.
Review Biographical Information
Add biographical information (or choose to include your Canvas bio and links*), if you want. This is optional.
Make sure to click the "Save" button after you've made your changes.
* Canvas bio and links are only available to faculty.
Review Academic Information
Add academic information, if you want. This is optional.
Make sure to click the "Save" button after you've made your changes.
Review Job Roles
Review your primary and additional (if applicable) job roles. For each job role, you can update your title, email, phone number, department, sub-department, building, and/or room.
Make sure to click the "Save" button after you've made your changes.
Add and Reorder Job Roles
If you have an additional role that is not displaying, you can add it via the "Add a job role" link. Note that your primary job role must be displayed on the website. You can reorder your job roles if you'd prefer to display a different primary role.
Review Updates on Website
After you've updated your employee information, review how it displays on the staging website. To do this, scroll to the top of the Web Directory Update Tool and click the link that says, "View [Your Name]'s profile on website".
Find a Bug?
If you encounter issues while updating your information, then please submit a Web Directory Issue Report to our web team.
FAQ
In the interest of providing exceptional customer service to our students and community, we ask that all permanent employees have directory information available on the website. If you have a compelling reason to be removed from the website directory (for example, you have an active restraining order against someone), then please submit a directory request through our Marketing and Website Support Request Form.
Yes, the new directory tool allows employees to choose what phone number and email to display for each job role in the web directory. You can add a new email or phone number by clicking the Add an email or Add a phone link within a job role.
No, employees are not required to include an image of themselves or biographical information in the web directory. Adding this information is optional.
Yes, if you have biographical information, links, or an image in Canvas, then you have the option to display that information in the website directory.
To use your Canvas image, navigate to the Image section on the Web Directory Update Tool, click Change, and select Use Canvas.
To include your Canvas bio and/or links, toggle the appropriate switch on in the Biographical and Academic Information section.
Our previous directory system was managed entirely manually – there was no connection to PeopleSoft or any other data source. To bridge the gap and begin relying on existing data sources for directory information, we had to start with a clean slate. As a result, custom updates that were made to your previous web directory information by the web team may not be reflected in the new web directory update tool.
We know this is inconvenient in the short term but will ultimately result in a more sustainable and data-driven web directory experience for all users.
Currently, the database that populates Outlook is not the same as that which populates the web directory. Changes to your job and contact information will need to be made in both places.
Your first name, middle name, last name, pronouns, prefix, and suffix are retrieved from Employee Self-Service. You can update what appears in the web directory by editing your preferred name in Employee Self-Service (or adding a preferred name profile, if you don't already have one). Otherwise, your primary name information will display.
We currently do not have a mechanism to include custom information beyond what is offered in the web directory update tool. As we receive feedback and our understanding of what information is helpful to end users increases, we will consider feature enhancements.