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WebJunction Pathfinder: Website Design & Development   
Start here for help designing, maintaining, and developing your library's website.

 

Look in the main content area:
Website Development

Look in the main discussion area:
Website Development

Get an overview of the topic:
Why the Web? (article)
Keeping Your Website Fresh (article)
The Impact of Digital Community Information on Public Library Websites
(downloadable pdf file)
Community information centers (discussion topic)

Learn about planning a library website:
Planning Your Web Site (article)
Planning library web sites (discussion topic)
Avoid Bad Web Design (article)

Learn the technical steps:
Creating Your Own Website (using FrontPage) (downloadable pdf file)
Build Accessible Sites (article)

Read success stories from other libraries:
Anyone blogging or have a zine? (discussion topic)
Stevens County (WA) Regional Library District: Stayin' Alive, Online (Library of the Month feature)

Learn about usability issues:
Jakob Nielsen Web Usability (article)
Directed Field Work: WebJunction Usability Testing (discussion topic)
Sinking or Swimming?: The State of Web Sites In Ohio's Public Libraries (external link to a pdf file)

Advanced topics in Web development:
Social Software (section)
Web Design (courses)
Web Development Series (courses)
Emerging Technologies (discussion topics)

This is not an exhaustive list, but it will get you started in the right direction.

 


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