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=Jamie=

*This is a REALLY great wiki with many links to relevant resources.
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Ten Essentials for any Library Website []

Library Terms that Users Understand []

How to Design Library Websites to Maximize Usability []

Minkel, W. (2004). How Does Your Site Measure up?. //School Library Journal//, //50//(4), 33. Retrieved from Library Lit & Inf Full Text database
 * Abstract: A **Web services librarian hired a research firm to conduct a usability study of her library's Web site. Results revealed the need to use simple language that average people could understand and the value of inviting feedback from teenage users. Tips for librarians on how to set up a similar usability study to investigate the effectiveness of their own library Web sites are provided.

Porter, M., & King, D. (2010). Premium Web Tools for Public Libraries. // Public Libraries//, //49//(5), 22-3. Retrieved from Library Lit & Inf Full Text database

King, D. (2009). Building a Digital Branch. // American Libraries //, // 40 //(10), 43. Retrieved from Library Lit & Inf Full Text database
 * Abstract: Advice for librarians on how to deliver fully functional library branches on the Internet is provided. This advice relates to considering what a library wants to achieve with a web site, engaging in a lot of planning about how to achieve these goals, and sketching, designing, and building a prototype to ensure potential users like the aesthetics before implementing the design. **

King, D. (2009). Building the Branch. //Library Technology Reports //, 45(6), 16-22. Retrieved from EBSCO//host //.
 * Abstract: Thus far, this issue has discussed how to plan your digital branch. This chapter of "Building the Digital Branch: Guidelines for Transforming Your Library Website" examines the process of building the site, and provides guidelines and resources. The author discusses how to select a content management system, how to determine what type of server setup might work best and best practices for site design. **

=Megan= Peer Reviewed Studies:

Less pertinent studies that may provide helpful background information: Resources from the Web Usability class at SLIS (LIBR 251):
 * Krug, S. (2005). //Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (2nd ed.).// Indianapolis: New Riders Press. Available through [|Amazon: 0321344758]
 * McCloud, S. (1994). //Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art.// NY: HarperPerennial. Available through [|Amazon: 006097625X]
 * Moggridge, B. (2007). //Designing interactions.// Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Available through [|Amazon: 0262134748].
 * Tidwell, J. (2005). //Designing Interfaces: Patterns for Effective Interaction Design..// Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media. Available through [|Amazon: 0596008031].
 * Sharp, H, Rogers, Y, & Preece, J (2007). //Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition.// New York: Wiley. Available through [|Amazon: 0470018666].

=**Adele**=

Cockrell, B. J., & Jayne, E. (2002). How Do I Find an Article? Insights from a Web Usability Study. //Journal of Academic Librarianship//, 28(3), 122. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//. Goldsborough, R. (2010). Web Sites That Satisfy. //Teacher Librarian//, 38(1), 59. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//. Jeng, J. (2005). What Is Usability in the Context of the Digital Library and How Can It Be Measured?. //Information Technology & Libraries//, 24(2), 47. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//.

Manzari, L., & Trinidad-Christensen, J. (2006). User-Centered Design of a Web Site for Library and Information Science Students: Heuristic Evaluation and Usability Testing. //Information Technology & Libraries//, 25(3), 163. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//.

Wegener, D R, Ai Moi, M. G.-O., & Mei Li, M. L. (May 2004). Web usability testing in a polytechnic library. //The Australian Library Journal//, 53, 2. p.173(7). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Bedi, P., & Banati, H. (March 2006). Assessing user trust to improve web usability. //Journal of Computer Science//, 2, 3. p.283(5). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Banati, H., Bedi, P., & Grover, P (April 2006). Evaluating web usability from the user's perspective. //Journal of Computer Science//, 2, 4. p.314(4). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Mundle, K., Huie, H., & Bangalore, N S (July 2006). ARL library catalog department Web sites: an evaluative study. //Library Resources & Technical Services//, 50, 3. p.173(13). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Levis, M., Helfert, M., & Brady, M. (June-August 2008). Website design quality and form input validation: an empirical study on Irish corporate websites. //Journal of Service Science and Management (JSSM)//, 1, 1. p.91(10). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from Expanded Academic ASAP via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Pitariu, H D, Andrei, D M, & Guran, A M (Oct-Dec 2009). Social research methods used in moving the traditional usability approach towards a user-centered design approach. //International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering//, 4, 4. p.36(18). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from Computer Database via Gale: []

lo Storto, C (Wntr 2010). A distributed cognition framework to compare e-commerce websites using data envelopment analysis. //International Journal of Business, Economics, Finance and Management Sciences//, 2, 1. p.24(9). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from Expanded Academic ASAP via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Ipri, T., Yunkin, M., & Brown, J M (Dec 2009). Usability as a method for assessing discovery. //Information Technology and Libraries//, 28, 4. p.181(3). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Skov, M B, & Stage, J. (Oct-Dec 2009). A conceptual tool for usability problem identification in website development. //International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering//, 4, 4. p.22(14). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from Computer Database via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

Teoh, K., Ong, T, Lim, P, Liong, R P, & Yap, C (March 2009). Explorations on web usability. //American Journal of Applied Sciences//, 6, 3. p.424(6). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: []

Chapter 5: library website design and database access. (May-June 2004). //Library Technology Reports//, 40, 3. p.50(11). Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: []

RAWARD, R. (April 2001). Academic Library Website Design Principles: Development of a Checklist. //Australian Academic & Research Libraries//, 32, 2. p.123. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from General OneFile via Gale: http://find.galegroup.com/gps/start.do?prodId=IPS&userGroupName=ko_pl_kingtwp

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 * [|50 Questions to Evaluate the Quality of Your Website] (from Search Engine Journal)
 * [|A Few Good Web Hosting Providers](TechSoup) What to consider when deciding where to host your site
 * [|Accessible Webpage Design: Resources] University of Wisconsin
 * [|Designing websites for Kids] (not teens) (Smashing Magazine) Websites designed for children have been largely overlooked in web design articles and design roundups, but there are many beautiful and interesting design elements and layouts presented on children’s websites that are worthy of discussion and analysis. There are also **a number of best practices that are exclusive to web design for children’s sites** — practices that should usually not be attempted on a typical website.
 * [|Graphic and Web Design Toolkit] (Tech Soup)
 * [|NetMechanic]Checks websites for links, html validity, etc.
 * [|Open Source Web Design] - Site where users can download and use various web site designs.
 * [|Public Library Website Guidelines]: Tip Sheet (Office of Library and Information Services, RI, USA)
 * [|10 Places to Find Free Images Online and Make Your Content More Linkable]
 * [|Secure Websites in Plain English] Commoncraft video, This video focuses on what makes websites secure and how to recognize a secure one.
 * [|Webbuilderzone.com] Over 1000 links, everything for anyone constructing a website!
 * [|10 ideas for Revamping your Library Website. Fall 2009.] A webinar presented by Chantelle Dooley, using "before and after" illustrations to demonstrate 10 simple steps for updating the library's web site.