seven essential elements to an awesome library website
DESCRIPTION
Ever had that feeling there was something missing on your website, or something not quite right ... but you couldn't put your finger on it? David does just that in this presentation. David describes the seven essential elements to a library website, and they aren't what you think! Leave with ideas to improve your library's website!TRANSCRIPT
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7 Essential Elements
AwesomeLibrary
Websitedavid lee king | topeka & shawnee county public library | davidleeking.com
It’s Ned’s fault!thewikiman.org
made me think...
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1.Customers want
something to read, watch, & listen to
when they visit the library
Not thereal goal
Not thereal goal
Not thereal goal
ebooksprovideebooks
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ebooks
you can’t get thisat the “real”
library!flickr.com/photos/38314728@N08/4040927469
engageinsocialmedia
socialbook reviews
multimedia
Goal:create
somethingfor them to do
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Customers have questions, & ask at the library2.
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Goal:answer
Questions
3.Customers need
to know thenormal stuff, too.
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provide basic info
provide basic info
provide basic info
provide basic info
share the normal stuff too
Goal:tell people
the normal stuff
4.Websites need actual staff!
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library building
website = actual work
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+ freetheme
website = real staff
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staff the website
Goal:
5.Goals!
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librarygoals
geekgoals
:-)You should
be here
create &meet goals
Goal:
reach beyondyour webbishboundaries
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go where people gather
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tweetup, SMC, conference, event,
gathering
tweetup, SMC, conference, event, gathering
go where people gather
Goal:
mobile-friendly
7.
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brainstormfirst
be mobile friendly
Goal:
74GoalsRE:
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don’t forget this
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Thank You!