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Our digital connections by phones, tablets, and computers have become lifelines to help us cope and stay up to date on what’s happening in our neighborhoods and around the globe. This shift to digital has also. [BiblioCore](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocore), [Discovery Pathways](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/discovery-pathways), [UX](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/ux) # [Using Library Patron Feedback to Improve the Online User Experience](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/using-library-patron-feedback-to-improve-the-online-user-experience) [April 29, 2021](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/using-library-patron-feedback-to-improve-the-online-user-experience) Do patrons notice the design of your catalog and your website? They sure do, and at BiblioCommons, we’ve found that library patrons are very proactive about sharing feedback when given the opportunity. Their feedback can be your library’s secret weapon to improving the online user experience (UX.) [BiblioEmail](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioemail), [Email Marketing](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/email-marketing), [Email Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/email-design) # [5 Simple Tips to Write Pro Email Subject Lines (Plus Examples)](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/5-simple-tips-to-write-pro-email-subject-lines-plus-examples) [March 18, 2021](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/5-simple-tips-to-write-pro-email-subject-lines-plus-examples) The same way that a book’s title is what first captures a reader’s attention, an email subject line is what lures recipients into opening and clicking an email. Your emails might have pretty good subject lines right now, but can you make them better and improve your email results? [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [BiblioEmail](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioemail), [BiblioCore](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocore), [BiblioEvents](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioevents), [BiblioApps](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioapps), [BiblioCon](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocon) # [BiblioCon ’21: Highlights of the Online Library Conference](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/bibliocon-21-highlights-of-the-online-library-conference) [March 4, 2021](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/bibliocon-21-highlights-of-the-online-library-conference) What an event! On February 24-25, library staff, industry experts, and BiblioCommons gathered together (virtually, of course!) for BiblioCon ’21. The event was a fabulous way for public libraries to learn from one another about best practices, how to use BiblioCommons' tools effectively, and new services that are. [BiblioEmail](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioemail), [Email Marketing](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/email-marketing), [Email Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/email-design) # [Creating Focused Emails That Will Delight Library Patrons](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/creating-focused-emails-that-will-delight-library-patrons) [February 11, 2021](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/creating-focused-emails-that-will-delight-library-patrons) For most of us, our brains see and engage with emails multiple times a day. We are so used to reading emails and sending them that we don’t often think of what aspects make an email successful. How do you know if the primary purpose of your email is being fulfilled? [BiblioEmail](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioemail), [Content Creation](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-creation), [Email Marketing](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/email-marketing) # [Email Marketing Fundamentals for Public Libraries](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/email-marketing-fundamentals-for-public-libraries) [January 21, 2021](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/email-marketing-fundamentals-for-public-libraries) Emails have permeated people’s lives more than ever before. There were 3.9 billion daily email users in 2020. This number is expected to climb to 4.4 billion by 2024. (Statista, 2020) Checking email is no longer an activity that we need to set time aside for; instead, it’s common to access emails on the go with mobile. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Content Creation](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-creation), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [Ensuring Images on Your Library Website are Accessible](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/3/decorative-or-informative-ensuring-images-on-your-library-website-are-accessible) [June 12, 2020](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/3/decorative-or-informative-ensuring-images-on-your-library-website-are-accessible) For many website visitors, beautiful images are vital to creating an appealing browsing experience and help to create awareness of all the services and resources available at the library. However, if a visitor is using assistive technology that reads the screen, those images can hinder the visitor’s ability to quickly. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Content Creation](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-creation), [Content Marketing](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-marketing) # [Beautiful, Free Images to Jazz Up Your Library Website](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/3/the-best-things-in-life-are-free-beautiful-free-images-to-jazz-up-your-library-website) [June 11, 2020](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/3/the-best-things-in-life-are-free-beautiful-free-images-to-jazz-up-your-library-website) We all know that the best things in life are free, but don’t give these to the birds and bees — instead use them on your website! Here are 15 great sites where you can find royalty-free images for use on your website and other marketing materials. Don’t forget to ensure you’re attributing the images properly, ensuring. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Content Creation](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-creation), [Content Marketing](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/content-marketing), [Website Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/website-design) # [Image Management on Your Library Website](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/2/every-picture-tells-a-story-image-management-on-your-library-website) [June 10, 2020](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/2/every-picture-tells-a-story-image-management-on-your-library-website) What makes a great website? Well, that’s a big question, but a very important part of any website are the visuals and images used. In this article we’re going to discuss the importance of visual elements to your website, three main styles of imagery, and ways to find great free images you can use. Although the. [Recommendation Lists](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/recommendation-lists) # [June is Pride Month!](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/9/june-is-pride-month) [June 9, 2020](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/2020/6/9/june-is-pride-month) June is Pride Month and this year BiblioCommons is excited to unveil BiblioBingo — our Pride Month Bingo card! Join along, and cross off as much as you can, as we read books by LGBTQIA2S+ authors, listen to albums by LGBTQIA2S+ musicians, watch Queer films, create lists in the catalog, add tags to items, and write. [Newer Posts](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/page/4) [Older Posts](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/page/6) [![BiblioCommons](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/hubfs/BiblioCon%202023/white-logo.svg)](https://www.bibliocommons.com/) Join the *Love Your Online Library* newsletter to stay up to date on features and releases. 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