Seven Essential Elements to an Awesome Library Website

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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!

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7 Essential Elements

AwesomeLibrary

Websitedavid lee king | topeka & shawnee county public library | davidleeking.com

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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”

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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:

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don’t forget this

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Thank You!