BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Sun Grant BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BBI Biofuels Conference Nashville, TN October 31, 2006 Dr. Kelly Tiller University of Tennessee Agricultural Policy Analysis Center

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts BioWeb Addresses …  Current biomass literature is difficult to piece together –Scattered –Fragmented –Inconsistent  Not entirely accessible for a wide range of audiences –For example, researchers, grade school teachers, grandmas, policymakers

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Objective  Develop an online resource (encyclopedia) of everything biomass –Comprehensive, consistent, and vetted content –Tailored to various audiences –Using best available technology to develop, deliver, and maintain –Easy to use and navigate –Need it ASAP

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Features: Level of Detail  Technical –Full academic version, including data, graphics, technical jargon, references  General –Newspaper article version, no technical jargon, simplified language  At a Glance –Non-technical summary version, short, concise  On-the-fly switching among levels

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Features: Self Directed Output  A step beyond a linear presentation of organized material  A step toward a smart search resulting in customized output  Pre-set graphical “slices” of biomass topics from which a user may navigate and choose

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Management System  Enterprise Web content management server system that streamlines and facilitates Web content authoring and delivery  Separates content from format  Provides dynamic content delivery by assembling content objects and templates as pages load  Selected Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 –Microsoft SQL Server for content storage –Microsoft Word for content authoring –Requires only a Web browser to participate

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Management Server System CMS Developers Template Designers Database Developers 1 Content Authors Section Coordinators 2 3 ReviewersEditorsApprovers 4 Web Pages 5 Web Users 6

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Source  Repackages existing knowledge with content contributions from a variety of sources –Land Grant universities –Other public / private universities –Federal agencies –National laboratories –Private companies and institutions –Other non-profit, NGO institutions  Does not contribute much new research  Does not merely link existing literature

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts

Content Development  Research section coordinators responsible for identifying and assembling content authors and other section contributors  Individual authors develop and submit content (Web- based) according to authoring guidelines  First filter is the research section coordinator  Second filter is authorized and selected content reviewers  Third filter is technical editors  Final approval required from original / subsequent authors

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts User Interface  User selects an entry level of detail  User selects a starting point Search metadata for keywords Explore a graphical classification browser Browse by topic  Active embedded links  Drill down/up navigation  Continuous detail selection options

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Secondary Products  Searchable bibliography  Extensive glossary  Searchable contact / expertise database  Document archive (when possible)

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Content Updating & Mgmt  Sun Grant Association has a plan in place to keep the BioWeb running and updated  Potential contributors may request authorization to edit or author content in various capacities –Requires approval of credentials  All updates require a review and approval prior to acceptance  Opportunities for periodic (annual, bi-annual) general review and updates

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts Project Timeline  To date: –Outline developed, continuous refinement –Content authors submitting material –Content being reviewed, edited –Website, database, MCMS customization development  Content submission deadline: December 2006  Limited beta version testing beginning February 2007  Public launch scheduled for March Publication of papers to online journal Technical editing Process begins. Non-technical summaries written for General & At-a-Glance Web views Content pre-approval by Section Coordinators (SCs). Content modification if needed. Monthly: Leadership e-meetings (ongoing 2-5 yr. ) External content review/ modification request process. Final content approval by SCs, original authors, BioWeb editors BioWeb beta-testing and site refinement. Official Launch: BioWeb site goes live for the general public. Maintenance phase begins.

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts  … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts –Comprehensive and consistent content –Tailored to various audiences –Using best available technology to develop, deliver, and maintain –Easy to use and navigate –On target to launch March 2007 Sun Grant BioWeb

BioWeb … an online resource for bioenergy and bioproducts