Designing Library Websites

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Designing Library Websites
Jennifer Hall Learning and Teaching Resources
Coordinator
Sally SutherlandGlen Waverley SC Library Manager
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Building a library website

• Philosophy and Aims
• - why do you want a library website?
• - what information do you want on your
  website? Dream a little!
• - who is going to help you to build it?

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Who will it be for?

• Audience
• - Students - Staff
• - Parents current and prospective
• - Other schools

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What design will you have?

• Appearance
• - Structure / layout - Colours
• - Font
• Content
• - Make a list of headings and subheadings

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How to get started

• 1. Select a web design tool
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Front page

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Web design principles

• Appearance consistency with school site
• Accessibility navigation and usability
• Speed ease of access, limit flash and graphics

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BSSC Library webpage

• BSSC College library an etour
• Structure
• Design
• Content

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Useful sites

• ALIA and PL Duffy Resource Centre
• WA Department of Education and Training
• School Libraries Peter Milbury
• School Library websites
• Web design Links

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Criteria for success

• How often is it used
• Do you update it regularly
• Are users talking to you about the site and
  giving you feedback and suggestions

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Any Questions?

• Jennifer Hallhall.jennifer_at_bssc.edu.au
• Sally Sutherland
• SSU_at_gwsc.vic.edu.au