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LBBE Website – (Mini) User Guide

Note: this document is indeed a mini manual, written by a non-specialist (Sylvain Charlat). If it
proves useful to you, great — but it only commits its author. A full manual (191 pages!!) is
available here (i.e., via the intranet → Communication and Sharing → Drupal User Guide).

1. Logging in and editing your personal page

  • Go to: https://lbbe.univ-lyon1.fr
  • Click on “S'identifier” (Log in) at the top right (or in the dropdown menu for small screens).
  • Click on “CAS AUTH” and log in with your usual university credentials.
  • Click on “MODIFIER MES INFORMATIONS” (Edit my information).
  • Click on “Ajouter Widget” (Add widget – a new section on your web page); several formats are available — “Text & Media” is relatively flexible, for example.
  • You can save your edits, and don’t forget to change the page status to “published” when you're
    done.

2. Image management

In a “Text & Media” widget, by clicking on the “media” tab, you can add media to your page. If the image has already been uploaded, you can find it using a filter tool; you can also upload a new file.

The minimum size of the image file must be at least 282×188 pixels.

From experience, I find that the display quality isn't very good unless you specify the image
dimensions in the “display settings” tab (after inserting the image). If your image is large,
indicate its real dimensions here, and it will take up as much space as possible on the page.

3. English and French versions

It is strongly recommended to make your page available in both French and English.

Once your page is ready in French, you can click on “translate”.

This creates a page with the same structure, and you just need to translate the content.

When your page changes, you’ll need to update both versions (French and English).

If you don’t want to translate, you can write your default page (which is supposed to be in
French) directly in English. This page will then appear in both languages. However, be aware
that with this option, your page may not be found through a search on the English version of the site.

4. Basic tips

For a well-visible (well-indexed) web page:

  • Follow the heading hierarchy (title levels)
  • Update your page regularly

  • Clearly describe link contents (avoid “click here”)

  • Maximise the use of bullet and numbered lists

  • Define acronyms
  • Highlight keywords in bold
  • Give clear titles to images and add alternative text (especially for visually impaired users)

5. Frequently asked questions

How to change the photo on your personal page or update your admin info: send an email to
admin@liste-lbbe.univ-lyon1.fr or to bruno.spataro@univ-lyon1.fr; the update might take some
time.

How to propose a new news item for the website? For now, as before: send an email to the communications team (polecom@listes-lbbe.univ-lyon1.fr) with a text in French, in English, and optionally one or more illustrations.

How to add a new web page besides your own (e.g., for a course, a symposium...)? This option is
restricted to 'contributors'; request access from Bruno Spataro if needed. Click on 'content', then
'add content'.

How to add a date (seminar, defence...) to the agenda? When logged in and on the homepage,
click the “PROPOSE AN EVENT” button next to the agenda. Fill out the form with all the necessary information and submit it. The event will appear on the site once validated by a
‘Validator’ (see below).

Who can do what on the site? Everyone can edit and validate the content of their personal page.
'Contributors' can create and modify other pages. 'Validators' can validate contributions and proposed dates. Webmasters can assign roles (contributors/validators) and do many other
tasks.

How to report a problem or error? Please send an email to bruno.spataro@univ-lyon1.fr