Building the Service-Based Library Web Site: A Step-By-Step Guide to Design and Options (Ala Editions)

This book meets the unique needs of the library profession. It focuses on the universal home-page design principles and necessary content that make up useful and informative library home pages. Any "cybrarian" who wants to be a player in the planning and creating of library home-page services will find this a valuable, user-friendly guide, which gives up-to-the-minute advice on: what other libraries are doing, with screen captures of actual library home pages and Internet addresses; defining the goals of your home page; options for creating a professional and engaging design; planning your content and keeping it up-to-date; HTML basics; and publicising your page and attracting visitors.