Corrections Community

I am seriously confused by the change in the website.  We frequently forward the NICIC.org address to stakeholders who are in search of publications on jails and community corrections.  I hate the multi-level search feature and the "topic area" with topics in different sized fonts "floating" in the box is just HORRIBLE!  I know what I'm looking for and can't find it.  Lord help some county commissioner who starts out not having a clue.  I'm likely to start calling and requsting hard copies through the mail rather than try to find and download.

I'm sorry if you find the tag cloud format difficult.  Perhaps you would prefer the more traditional style found on the Library Topic Directory page. You can access this page from the main library page by clicking on the "View Topic Index" link next to the search button.

The new format is called a tag cloud.  Topics are listed in alphabetical order and it provides visual feedback by enlarging those topics which have more resources under them than others.  Some people like it, and some don't.

Ultimately, neither format is well suited if you know what you are looking for.  Browsing lists are typically for people exploring what is available.  I would recommend using the search box if you know specifically what you are looking for.

Hopefully, you will find the new topic directory more suited to your preferences.  Please let me know if you have any more suggestions or comments.