How to Design and Develop Your Library's Website

Books on Web DesignWith the advent of "do it yourself" web tools, it no longer requires a whole IT department to create and maintain a simple website. With careful planning, even a small library can make use of free or low-cost software to establish an online home for patrons to get information about the library.

Use the Guide to Website Development as a starting place to learn the ins and outs of this important skill. And the Web Design & Development section of the WebJunction Illinois course catalog has a dozens of classes for the non-professional as well as programmers.

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WJIL Focus on Competencies 

Use the recently compiled Competency Index for the Library Field to build the foundation that will help develop staff skills and knowledge and ultimately help meet the needs of your community.
 

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Grants: A Place to Call Home

In this time of economic crisis finding the money to help your library continue to provide quality services and programs is crucial. You can now find all things related to grants in Illinois under our Grants tab.

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Community: Illinois Standouts

Steeleville Public Library and SchoolCelebrate Illinois library and library staff achievements, such as expanding library services, collaboration between libraries and schools, and creative projects.

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Learning: New Catalog, New Opportunities

Courses on WebJunction

In the Illinois Learning Center you will find resources to help such as links to Illinois degree and certification programs, highlights of conferences and symposia and links to the Illinois Course Catalog. Check out the Illinois webinar archives, as well as the WebJunction Global learning webinar archives and register for upcoming learning webinars. 

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Resources: On the Job Help

ILL resourcesKey resources are continuously be added to WJIL. Watch inline videos on book repair and other preservation techniques. If you need the essentials of Interlibrary Loan in Illinois, wish to develop training for staff and patrons, or want assistance in technology planning, WebJunction Illinois can help. 
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17th Annual Small Public Library Management Institute

The 17th annual Small Public Library Management Institute, sponsored by the Illinois State Library and hosted by the University of Illinois at Springfield will be held June 6-11, 2010. Apply now for this highly endorsed week-long Institute.

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