Favorite public library websites?

[Mark Price]

We're currently considering renovating our PAC/website design. What,
in your opinion, humble or otherwise, makes for a good public library
website? Which are your favorite library websites and why? Thanks in
advance.

Mark

[Zeborah]

Mark Price <price...@yahoo.com> wrote:

Libraries aside, I prefer as simple as possible. Not too many images;
not too much code; and *please* no flash. These might make things look
cool for people with up-to-date computers, fast connections, and, well,
sight; but if you've got older software, a slow connection, or you're
using computer speech synthesis to navigate, then those things will make
it harder to use the site.

http://www.w3.org/WAI/ has information on web content accessibility.

I consider this important on any website, and especially important on
websites intended for the general public.

Zeborah
--
Gravity is no joke.
http://www.geocities.com/zeborahnz/

[Judy N]

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I don't have any particular recommendations but I have listed some
resources below that could be of use. It may be a case of visiting
other library sites and PACS to see what looks good and also
consulting library patrons, coz elements that are obvious and
appealing to librarians don't always equate with the views of the
general public. Good luck!

Web Design That Won't Get You Into Trouble
Computers in libraries, Vol. 21 (6) June 2001.
http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/jun01/kennedy.htm

Writing for the Web: A Primer for Librarians, Eric H. Schnell, 2003
http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/archive/00000214/01/index.html

Accessible Design for Library Web Sites
http://senna.sjsu.edu/lmain/isdaccess/home.html

The U.K. public libraries page
Long list of links to public libraries on the web and public library
OPACS
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/ac940/weblibs.html#opacs

Innovative internet applications in libraries
http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/innovate.html

Judy

[jannellenn]

I like the Phoenix Public Library site for a number of reasons.
http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/index.jsp
The site is attractive and easy to get around in. It offers several
services like interlibrary loan requests and account maintanence. I
particularly like the links to the Kids and Teens sites. They are very
helpful in providing information and even homework aid to kids who need it.
Check it out for yourself.

Jan

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[jannellenn]

I like the Phoenix Public Library site for a number of reasons.
http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/index.jsp
The site is attractive and easy to get around in. It offers several
services like interlibrary loan requests and account maintanence. I
particularly like the links to the Kids and Teens sites. They are very
helpful in providing information and even homework aid to kids who need it.
Check it out for yourself.

Jan

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[Trish]

Judy: Thanks for taking the time to jot down these guidelines. We are
updating our library website and want to make it patron friendly. This
will definitely help!

--Trish

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[g]

I quite like the Toronto Public Library website... the info
architecture is quite good and the colour coding based on theme makes
for a good visual integration of services.

[dishgrlms]

How about a smaller library's website? http://www.starkville.lib.ms.us
Starkville Public Libary's site is a good one also.
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