WebJunction

A library website is a great way to share information about your library and services. Many libraries use their website to help provide patrons with access to their online catalog or to share information about upcoming events and programs. Some libraries even treat their website like an online branch.

The documents in this section will help you figure out how to best plan and implement a website, avoid common mistakes, and discover new methods or tools. The discussions in this section can connect you with other library staff working on library websites. If you're just getting started, check out this pathfinder to web design and development resources.

New Resources for Library Website Design

• Library Website Content Editing, a description of multi-staff editing capabilities by Robert Morss
• Open Source Library Website Initiatives, a short list by Chrystie Hill
• Visual Design: theory and best practices for library websites, a WebJunction webinar archive
• Designing the Digital Experience: What is Community?, an excerpt from the new book by David Lee King

Example Library Websites

Library Success wiki has a great list of library websites (public, academic, and special) that colleagues in the library field have been impressed with. If you don't see your favorite library website listed, please add it.

And if your library has a success story about implementing a new site or revising an old one, please don't forget to share that experience on WebJunction. You are encouraged to contribute documents, checklists, links, or anything else that might help other libraries succeed with their own websites.

Happy designing...