Library website
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A library website provides a library with a website to offer its services and to tell its story to its community.
Services
Library websites can offer:
- Interaction with the library catalog. An Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) provides the ability log in to a library account to renew or request items.
- Gateway to electronic resources. Libraries may organize the various periodical indexes, electronic reference collections, and other databases they subscribe to. Resources may be organized alphabetically, by subject and by media.
- Library tutorials. Interactive tutorials can help users choose and use electronic resources, how to renew a book, and other library functions.
- Virtual reference. Allow remote patrons to connect with library staff and have their questions answered, including via email and texting.
- Library blogs. Blogs can announce new resources or services at the library and to give patrons another venue to communicate with staff and provide feedback.
References
- Burke, John J. Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion: a basic guide for library staff. p. 149-151. New York: Neal-Schuman. 2006.