Thinking Differently about Library Websites: Beyond Your Preconceptions

There’s no such thing as a perfect website. But the key to making your library's website relevant and useful begins with designing for the user, not the staff. In this issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 58, no. 3), bestselling library technology expert Laura Solomon looks at the common preconceptions of library websites and web design, working towards an understanding of what makes a useful, relevant library website that is user-friendly. She lays out easily implementable changes to improve your website, shares other useful website design tips, and provides strategies for creating an effective web presence.