{"id":1011,"date":"2023-03-13T15:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weblinxinc.com\/blog\/library-website-design-by-the-book\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T15:23:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T20:23:11","slug":"library-website-design-by-the-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weblinxinc.com\/blog\/library-website-design-by-the-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Website Design by the Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">To make sure that yours stands out, and that constituents and community members know why they should stop by, here are four things that have to be found on your library website:<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"user-content__title title title--h3\">#1: Basic Library Information<\/h3>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">In some communities, there are at least a few different libraries around. Make sure it\u2019s easy to tell which one your website is for. Or, if your website is for several different libraries, include links to the various branches from your home page. You might also want to say something about the size of the library.<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"user-content__title title title--h3\">#2: Maps, Directions, and Hours<\/h3>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">Residents and visitors can\u2019t enjoy your library if they can\u2019t find it. Including maps, driving directions, and hours is important, especially since many website visitors will be viewing your pages from smart phones while making their way to your library or branch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"user-content__title title title--h3\">#3: Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">Most libraries have lots of special educational events. Make sure they are promoted via an online schedule that\u2019s kept up-to-date. You might even want to start an email list, so community members can be reminded about upcoming events, displays, and speakers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"user-content__title title title--h3\">#4: Online Exhibits<\/h3>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">Many libraries are increasing community interest (not to mention attracting donations) by hosting online exhibits. These can be unique photos and stories, or items from existing collections, either within your library or a nearby museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"user-content__title title title--h2\">Need Help With Your Next Library Website Design?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"user-content__text text\">There is an art and science to building a great library website. 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