Web-Based Instruction: A Guide for Libraries

by American Library Association

This guide provides instruction for creating a Web-based library instruction program. It describes the qualities of effective programs, offers advice on choosing hardware, software, and levels of interactivity, and suggests methods for refining a program once it's in place. Specific chapters concentrate on design and development, user interface, multimedia, and evaluation and testing. Smith is a librarian for Wake Forest University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Nonfiction, Professional Development

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Michelle Boyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are about to create a webpage from the beginning, and you work in a library, then this is a great place to start with some helpful hints on what you may need and what you may want to avoid. But, if you already have something up -- you may want pointers on what you can do better next time.

Was a big fan of information about color choices and fonts.

[MissInformation]

Excellent overview of the process. Invaluable for it's focus on libraries. If you are in the dev process, you will need some additional sources, but this will keep you on track. Big list of resources, good glossary, and index.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous book! I highly recomend to any librarian embarking on a web project. The concepts & principles covered are applicable to most types of web resource development.