Library web teams, UX designers, and information architects
Planning a library website redesign or CMS migration
Use cases
About
The UCD Library Website mind map template (325 nodes) maps the complete information architecture of the University College Dublin Library public and mobile websites as of October 2012. It covers six main content areas—Finding Information, Using the Library, Supporting You, News & Publicity, Utilities, and a dedicated Mobile Website section—plus backend directories managed via FTP. Key nodes include 'Finding Information - mirror of Our Search Tools', 'Using the Library - mirror of Our Libraries', and 'News & Publicity - mirror of Top News Stories'. This template serves as a structural blueprint for library web teams planning IA redesigns or CMS migrations, offering a detailed, node-level breakdown of every page and sub-section. It is organized as a single-sheet radial map with seven top-level branches, each containing 5–15 child nodes that mirror real website navigation.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Content strategists and library administrators
Conducting a content audit of an existing academic library website
Mobile UX designers and front-end developers
Designing a mobile-friendly version of a library website
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Explore the Site Map
Open the template in Xmind to view the comprehensive information architecture and expand the seven top-level branches to explore the page hierarchy.
Step 2
Customize Labels and Content Structure
Edit the node labels and rearrange branches to align the template with your library's specific page names and content priorities.
Step 3
Export and Share with Stakeholders
Save your modified map and export it as an image or PDF to facilitate information architecture discussions and CMS migration planning.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 325 nodes covering the full information architecture of the UCD Library website: main content sections (Finding Information, Using the Library, Supporting You, News & Publicity), utilities (A-Z index, sitemap), and a mobile website branch with dedicated pages.
It is a single-sheet radial mind map with seven top-level branches: Pages needing to publish out to intranet/elib, Utilities, Finding Information, Using the Library, Supporting You, News & Publicity, and Mobile Website. Each branch contains child nodes representing specific web pages.
Yes. Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then edit node labels to match your library's pages, add or remove branches, and reorganize the structure to fit your IA. The template is fully editable.
Absolutely. It provides a detailed, node-level inventory of an existing library website's IA, making it ideal for content audits, gap analysis, and planning a new sitemap or CMS migration.
Yes. The 'Mobile Website' branch covers mobile-specific pages such as Our Libraries, Contact Us, Opening Hours Summary, and mobile vendor apps & sites.
The Utilities branch includes Query Forms, an A-Z index, a Sitemap, and a Re-direct page—standard website utility pages that support navigation and user experience.
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