But as a library science student, I learned that the presentation of information (from layout to aesthetic) has a lot to do with how accessible it is to users. So I've been asking my coworkers to look at two sites that have used CollectiveAccess, and let me know which they prefer -- both to look at and to use. I'll use their feedback to craft our database website.
To see the two websites I sent to my colleagues visit:
philaplace.org
and
http://archive.newmuseum.org/