Week 7,  28 August, 2013

This week we worked on task 1 and linked our blog page to our facebook, twitter and pinterest account.

 https://www.facebook.com/ginnyann.delaney

https://twitter.com/ginnylibstudies

http://pinterest.com/cobainsann/boards/

List 3 different popular software products libraries use for website creation and maintenance.

List 3 different popular software products libraries use for website creation and maintenance.  

 Wordpress - Drupal  - Expression engine

Wordpress is  popular blogging software.
It's benefits are you don't have to programme,
You are happy with the default appearance
you are a solidary blogger, you don't need support from other blogs
and it's free.

Academic Library using Wordpress
Stirling University
http://www.stir.ac.uk/is/ 

Millsaps-Wilson College
http://library.millsaps.edu/

Drupal is more than just a blogging tool, it is a Content Management System (CMS).
You need to be a  competetant user
You have to have programming skills
and it is free

Western Washington Library
http://library.wwu.edu/ 

Keene Public Library
http://keenepubliclibrary.org/


Weebly
Free and easy to use
Great tutorials


BPC school library
http://bpclib.weebly.com/

TJ Stone Middle school
http://tkstonelibrary.weebly.com/

Outline why an organisation might use blogging software to create a website. What would be good or bad about creating a library website this way?

 Comp task 1

Outline why an organisation might use blogging software to create a website.  What would be good or bad about creating a library website this way?

Good
A way of reaching those customers who have limited use of  the library.
A form of promoting your library.
No actual cost involved.
Can provide local information on the web page


Not so good
Unable to change and settings/features
Limited functionality

List the pro's and cons of using free software platforms to build and host your website.

 Comp task 1


List the pro's and cons of using free software platforms to build and host your website.

Pros'
No cost involved in purchasing product
It is easy to use
Do not have to design web page
No need for programming codes



Cons
Unable to make changes to program
Have to view the ads
Have to use pre made templates
Opens up a new web page every time you look at a post

List 5 different resources libraries you could use when creating your own website

Competency task 1

List 5 different resources libraries you could use when creating your own website.
How to create a website, public library guidelines.


Library website usability link. http://usability.caseyschacher.com/guidelines/guideline6

Standards and guidelines for Australian public libraries
http://www.alia.org.au/sites/default/files/documents/advocacy/PLSG_ALIA_2012.pdf

Virtual spaces for public library websites
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/public_libraries/docs/virtual_spaces.pdf

The library user.
As the library user what they would like. 


Beginners guide to creating a site
 https://support.google.com/sites/answer/153197?hl=en

 Research based web design and usability. http://www.usability.gov/sites/default/files/documents/guidelines_book.pdf

The most important features of a library website.

Competency task 1
The most important features of a library website

I believe is the search function for the catalogue and for  the website especially if  the library is part of the local council website.
The homepage to be visually pleasing to view.
Have social media links using twitter, facebook, pinterest, linkedin.
Provide information about upcoming events with links.
Have website that accommodates all web browsers.
Make sure all web links work.

Competency task 1
 Update your blog regularly.
Add labels to your blog.
Include a list of tags in your sidebar.

Today I created my twitter account.  Could not access twitter from Footscray campus so I created it at home.

Week 5 14 August 2013

This week we worked on our links to our favourite libraries and why we chose them.
We put labels on our work.

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How was your week?

My week was busy as usual with study, work and  family

Task: Add library websites to your blog

 Check these library websites:

• School Library Association of Victoria -  http://www.slav.schools.net.au/ I thought this would be a great site because I am in the school industry.  I looked at the tabs for professional development and resources.  There were topics specific to school libraries like promote your library, challenged books and weeding guidelines. What I did not like about this website was some of the links did not work and the information on the homepage is very small to read.

• State Library of Victoria - http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/   This is such a fantastic site for all ages. What I like about the library is what it has to offer but also the building itself.  Such a historical building located in central Melbourne. It is well worth a look in the reading room, and the dome.  I recommend you take a tour.

• Yarra Plenty Regional Library ‎- www.yprl.vic.gov.au/‎   A local  library which is customer focused with easy tabs to access information throughout the site. On the homepage there is the catalogue search, news, the new titles are listed. The advanced search function include geographic regions, audience, language and many more. 

• Toy Libraries Australia -  http://www.toylibraries.org.au/ I wanted to put in a website that had a different collection.  Toy Libraries  provides with the opportunity to play with a wide range of quality educational toys. The aim to educate parents and carers on the value of play through all stages of children's development. The website has basic information about toy libraries and the option to find a toy library close to your location.

• Australian Library and Information Association  - www.alia.org.au/  I like this website because it has up to date and relevant information for librarians by librarians. What I like is the homepage is visually interesting and  you can navigate your way around the webpage easily.

• Hobsons Bay Libraries - libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/

          This is my local library I like to visit when I am at uni. I like to call in and have a look at the new novels and magazines.  This library offers magazine access through Zinio.