New OPAC Login Screen Coming Next Week
This week I did a little work on the OPAC login screen, which I will push live on Monday. We’ve long had the issue of having users choose between 2 different login screens, although the vast majority (well over 99% of active users) need the GVSU login. I designed a new login screen that defaults to asking for GVSU credentials, but allows Visitors or Alumni to switch to the alternate login method. The original screen and redesigned screen are below:
You can preview and play with the new login page at https://mreidsma.github.io/newOPACLogin. (The new login screen is not yet functional, so it won’t actually log you in anywhere.)
The new login also features some error prevention:
- If you appear to be entering a G# in the username field, it reminds students to use the Blackboard login.
- If you appear to be entering a barcode in the GVSU password field, it asks if you are a visitor or alumnus/ae, and offers to switch the login method.
As always, let me know if you have any questions.