Redesign Your Library Website

Author : Stacy Ann Wittmann,Julianne T. Stam
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440838569

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Redesign Your Library Website by Stacy Ann Wittmann,Julianne T. Stam Pdf

"A comprehensive guide for all sizes of libraries, this book guides you through the entire process of effectively redesigning your library's website--from evaluating your current site and understanding user needs, to creating a budget, through to launching and maintaining your updated site. Presents an approachable, complete guide that covers all steps in the process of revamping a library website, turning a potentially daunting challenge into a doable project, even for those without technical backgrounds. Describes various ways of handling specific steps for different sizes and types of libraries--from a 'DIY' approach to cost-effective ways of hiring outside professionals. Provides an invaluable resource for librarians and library staff members charged with the task of designing or redesigning their library's website as well as for web developers and designers who work with libraries"--

Author : Stacy Ann Wittmann,Julianne T. Stam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440838576

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Redesign Your Library Website by Stacy Ann Wittmann,Julianne T. Stam Pdf

A comprehensive guide for all sizes of libraries, this book guides you through the entire process of effectively redesigning your library's website—from evaluating your current site and understanding user needs, to creating a budget, through to launching and maintaining your updated site. For today's increasingly web-savvy patrons, your library's website is a critical aspect of your services and user experience. If it's time for a website makeover for your library, this book will take you through the process step-by-step, sharing lessons learned and pointing out pitfalls to avoid. The end result? You'll delight your patrons with easy-to-find information, wow your director with an easy-to-use content management system (CMS), and impress your board with a website that clearly communicates your library's value. Written by two veterans of the process who have presented workshops on this topic, this book covers the entire process of library website redesign: from evaluating your current website, to making the decision of whether to hire a web developer or do it in-house, to usability testing. It also addresses budgeting, making content and design decisions, the launching process, marketing, and upkeep of your new site.

Author : Aaron Schmidt,Amanda Etches
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781555707811

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User Experience (UX) Design for Libraries by Aaron Schmidt,Amanda Etches Pdf

User experience (UX) characterizes how a person feels about using a product, system or service. UX design incorporates the practical aspects of utility, ease of use and efficiency to make your web design and functionality decisions with patrons in mind. This results in a better design, a more intuitive interface, and a more enjoyable experience. This book shows you how to get there by providing hands-on steps and best practices for UX design principles, practices, and tools to engage with patrons online and build the best web presence for your library. You ll find out how to conduct a usability test, perform a card sort, make decisions on how to build the architecture of your site, create personas as a cornerstone of your website planning process, create a content strategy, and perform an experience-based evaluation of your site.

Author : Primary Research Group
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781574402216

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Academic Library Website Benchmarks, 2013 Edition by Primary Research Group Pdf

This report looks closely at how academic libraries are re-shaping their websites. The study is based on a survey of 56 academic library web staffs with data broken out by size and type of academic institution and other criteria. The 160 page study gives exhaustive data about academic library preferences in areas such as use of mashups, library social media sites, website staff and budgets, role of the college and library IT staffs, governance of the website, content entry policies, relations with the college IT and web staff, branding issues, college web conformity issues, preferences in content management systems, programming and scripting, division of web staff time among various priorities, use of blogs, listservs, email newsletters, rss feeds and other communication vehicles, use of and plans for federated search, search box presentation strategy, and use of cascading style sheets. The study also covers ease of use issues for library staff focusing on how easy it is to perform certain website-related tasks such as entry of the same content to multiple site locations, ease of inserting and positioning videos, and ease of inserting tabular materials, among other tasks. Other issues covered include but are not limited to: use of freelancers and consultants, sources of advice, use of social bookmarking tools and much more.

Author : Susanna Davidsen,Everyl Yankee
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0838908691

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Web Site Design with the Patron in Mind by Susanna Davidsen,Everyl Yankee Pdf

A library's web site is the face of the institution in the virtual world. If users don't quickly, easily, and intuitively find what they need, they will move on to other sites - possibly for good.

Author : Denise E. Agosto, Ph.D.,Sandra Hughes-Hassell, Ph.D.
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838990193

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Urban Teens in the Library by Denise E. Agosto, Ph.D.,Sandra Hughes-Hassell, Ph.D. Pdf

This groundbreaking book is relevant to all librarians working with urban teens and looking for ways to reach out to them.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Primary Research Group Inc
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781574400946

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Academic Library Website Benchmarks by Anonim Pdf

Academic Library Website Benchmarks is based on data from more than 80 academic libraries in the USA and Canada. The 125+ page study presents detailed data on the composition of the academic library web staff, relations with the college and library information technology departments, use of consultants and freelancers, budgets, future plans, website marketing methods, website revision plans, usage statistics, use of software, development of federated search and online forms and much more. Data is broken out by enrollment size, public and private status, Carnegie Class, as well as for libraries with or without their own web staff.

Author : Ann Whitney Gleason
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781442248939

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Mobile Technologies for Every Library by Ann Whitney Gleason Pdf

If you are wondering what mobile technology adoption means for your library or how to get started, Mobile Technologies for Every Library will answer your questions! Wondering what the opportunities and pitfalls are of mobile technology use in libraries? This book will answer these questions. Thinking of starting a mobile program in your library? Want to improve on existing services or add new ones? This book will answer your questions about platforms, options, security, best practices and more. The book will preview many useful apps for libraries. Web links and resources are also included. Chapter coverage includes history and existing types of mobile technologies, mobile devices and supporting technology, ways to provide mobile technology for your users, a survey of currently available apps, ways to use mobile technology for library work, best practices, and future directions. Each chapter is organized by subtopics with tips and examples from real library programs to help you get started.

Author : William O. Scheeren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781440833977

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Technology Handbook for School Librarians by William O. Scheeren Pdf

Stay current, meet educational standards, and keep your students coming back again and again by incorporating the latest technologies into your school library. Both theoretical and practical, this book will provide you with a strong introduction to a variety of technologies that will serve you—and your patrons—well. Each chapter addresses a different aspect or kind of technology. You'll learn essential skills, planning and funding techniques, and what hardware and software you'll need. You'll find plenty of information on creating or maintaining your library's web presence through websites, blogs, and social networking, as well as on various tools that you can use and apply to your curriculum. Many state standards include technology components, and this guide shows you how to meet them and stay up to date. You'll also learn what you should watch for in the future so you remain essential to your school.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015051551359

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Staffing the Library Website by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Health and Human Services Department
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Computers
ISBN : PURD:32754078080748

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Research-based Web Design & Usability Guidelines by Anonim Pdf

The guidelines were originally designed to help NCI staff improve the presentation of cancer-related information to cancer researchers and the public, though they are applicable to anyone who designs and manages information web sites.

Author : Jacquelyn Erdman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780631912

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Library Web Ecology by Jacquelyn Erdman Pdf

Library Web Ecology is a thorough reference to help professionals in Library and Information Science (LIS) to develop a sustainable, usable, and highly effective website. The book describes the entire process of developing and implementing a successful website. Topics include: managing a web team, developing a web culture, creating a strategic plan, conducting usability studies, evaluating technology trends, and marketing the website. Worksheets and examples are included to help library web professionals to prepare web development plans. Although this book is aimed at LIS professionals, a number of concepts can easily be applied to any organization that would like to develop a more effective website. Provides practical and realistic solutions to website problems Suggests different strategies, giving the pros and cons, so professionals can determine what strategy is best for their library Includes worksheets and examples

Author : Tabatha Farney,Nina McHale
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781555709556

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Web Analytics Strategies for Information Professionals by Tabatha Farney,Nina McHale Pdf

Investing time in customizing your settings in Google Analytics helps you get the most out of the detailed data it offers, particularly if your library’s web presence spans multiple platforms.

Author : Popp, Mary Pagliero
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781466618220

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Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries by Popp, Mary Pagliero Pdf

"This book addresses the many new resource discovery tools and products in existence as well as their potential uses and applications"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Brighid M. Gonzales
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538130759

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Systems Librarianship by Brighid M. Gonzales Pdf

Systems Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers new systems librarians and interested LIS students foundational knowledge about the field of systems librarianship as well as practical information and strategies for common projects like migrating a library system and technology planning. With up-to-date information based on a survey of 200 practicing systems librarians, the current professional literature, and on-the-job experience, this practical guide covers everything a new systems librarian should know in order to succeed in this field. The first half of the book covers background information about the systems librarian position, hiring trends and job searching tips, as well as essential knowledge on library systems like the ILS, content management systems, and emerging technology. The second half of the book provides how-to information for some of the most common and often daunting projects a new systems librarian might be expected to take on, including systems migration, website redesign, technology planning, and project management. Also included are where to find useful resources and support from the library community, such as pertinent listservs, professional associations, conferences, and journals, blogs, and other professional content. Finally, the book features informational interviews with over a dozen systems librarians working in a variety of library types across the professional spectrum, offering their experienced takes and advice on libraries, technology, and the profession. While new systems librarians can often feel overwhelmed and underprepared for their first professional position, this book will serve as a useful resource for navigating the ins and outs of this dynamic and challenging field.