Library Website Criteria

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Index

Introduction

Number of Pages

Page Content

Page Layout

Individual Resources

Pulling it all Together

Contact Information

Introduction

Your school library website can highlight your collection, resources, and be used for advocacy. Using social media to draw attention to particular pieces of your website can help create community partners and connections.

Before Diving In

Thoughtfully Consider

Why do you want to have the website redesigned or created? What will happen if the current website is not redesigned? What is special about your library that you want represented on the website? Why should others come to your website and not look for library information elsewhere? Do you have a slogan that clearly defines what you offer in terms of benefits and features?

Library Media Services LibGuide

Jefferson County Public Schools Library Media Services Logo

Number of Pages

Maximum number of 13 pages

DuBois LibGuide

The goal is for students and staff check your website first for their information needs. They should be able to easily find what they need.

Pages:Welcome Page Student Resources Teacher Resources Online Books Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominees Home Access Timely Pages Hour of Code, Summer Reading, Science Fair (may not be available year-round)

Page Content

Be selective with your resources.

73%

80%

Use only district supported age apropriate resources that are aligned with your district vision and racial equity plan. Decide the titles of pages and which resource should be on each page. Some may fit in more than one place.

Page Layout

Arranging Your Resources

Paid resources should be near the top of the page.

Change the size of the box or column to accomodate the size of the resource

Limit the amount of scrolling needed to find the resources they need.

Page Layout

Color Scheme

Create a color scheme for your website and use the same colors for each page and graphic used on your site. If using school colors the school web designer should have the color hex codes.

Color Code Resources

Color Hex for shades and tintsColor Contrast Checker for readability

You can also create your own three color library brand colors and have all visuals from the library using those same colors.

Individual Resources

Each resource on your page should fill a need that your students and staff have.

Blurb

Current URL

Explanation of resource

Use direct links to the resource

Font Size

Current Logo

Readable on all devices

Easily recognizable

Read Books Library Google Site

Individual Resources

New Content Every Day

WidgetCodes

Do you appreciate new content on a website every time you visit it? If so, think about using widgets such as Wonderopolis or Today on TeachingBooks that change everyday without you having to do anything!

Individual Resources

Interactive Elements and Culture of Reading

Use your library website to promote a culture of reading by:

• Sharing what you are currently reading
• Getting students excited about new books
• Posting reading promotions and challenges
• Involving students in book orders

Culture of Reading Ideas

Pulling it All Together

Page Content Examples

Jacob LibGuide

Following the principles shared on previous pages you can create an engaging website that is well organized and user friendly!

Example Pages:Welcome Page Student Resources Teacher Resources Online Books Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominees Timely Pages Hour of Code, Summer Reading, Unit Projects (may not be available year-round)

Contact

Sarah O'Hair

Jefferson County Public SchoolsWeb Content Librarian(502) 485-7770 sarah.ohair@jefferson.kyschools.us @ohairreadsbooks