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Rather, it’s now about building a platform geared toward engaging users. Patrons have no shortage of content, media, and other experiences to choose from online, especially when we consider social media. As there’s now so much. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [BiblioCon ’23: Watch Our Library Partners Pave the Way Forward](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/recap-bibliocon-23) [September 28, 2023](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/recap-bibliocon-23) Last week, library staff and industry experts from across North America joined the BiblioCommons team to kick off BiblioCon ’23. As with every BiblioCon, the event was a fantastic gathering, one that generated many great real-world insights on how to build thriving and inclusive public libraries. Conference attendees. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [How the Evolution of the Web Impacts Libraries](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-website-evolution) [September 14, 2023](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-website-evolution) A well-designed and accessible website experience is critical to attracting and retaining users online. People have an abundance of options online, yet limited time — so, they expect the websites, platforms, and apps they visit to respect their time. How? By respecting their accessibility needs and security concerns,. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [Best Library Websites in 2024](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/best-library-websites) [August 24, 2023](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/best-library-websites) As people lean on the web for more of their daily lives, it has become critical for libraries to extend their strong in-person experiences to digital spaces. From the ability to browse a collection and borrow an item to connecting with the library and more, every part of the experience needs to carry over online.. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [BiblioCore](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocore), [BiblioApps](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioapps), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [Library Marketing: From Building Public Relations to Becoming Visionary Storytellers](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-marketing-public-relations-to-visionary-storytellers) [July 28, 2023](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-marketing-public-relations-to-visionary-storytellers) Marketers are in the driving seat of bringing their library’s vision to life by steering the messaging, reaching out to the community, creating pathways for the library’s voice and personality to rise to the top, and, not least, cementing the library as an important part of people’s lives. [BiblioCore](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocore), [BiblioApps](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioapps), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility) # [Library 2.0: How Accessible Is Your Mobile App? (Tips to Make It Happen!)](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-how-accessible-is-your-mobile-app) [July 20, 2022](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-how-accessible-is-your-mobile-app) How do you get people excited about digital books, audio books, and magazines, along with all the other resources available at your library? [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), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility), [Website Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/website-design) # [Library 2.0: Inclusive Images and Text Take Your Website Beyond Technical Compliance](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-inclusive-images-and-text-take-your-website-beyond-technical-compliance) [July 6, 2022](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-inclusive-images-and-text-take-your-website-beyond-technical-compliance) According to user experience professionals, inclusivity is at the heart of making digital platforms useful, usable, and enjoyable for users of any identity, background, or experience. [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), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility), [Website Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/website-design) # [Library 2.0: What We’re Doing About Accessibility at BiblioCommons](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-what-were-doing-about-accessibility-at-bibliocommons) [June 22, 2022](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-what-were-doing-about-accessibility-at-bibliocommons) There’s a lot more to digital accessibility than technical compliance with standards. It’s a mindset, where you become aware of people’s unique abilities and changing needs. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility), [Website Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/website-design) # [Library 2.0: How to Evaluate the Success of Your Library’s Website](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-how-to-evaluate-the-success-of-your-librarys-website) [June 8, 2022](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-how-to-evaluate-the-success-of-your-librarys-website) Library websites need to work hard because libraries do so much for their communities. You want to engage your visitors, grow the number of card-carrying patrons, increase the lending of your collection, and expand participation in all your community services. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [BiblioCore](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/bibliocore), [Accessibility](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/accessibility), [Website Design](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/website-design) # [Library 2.0: Can Everyone See Your Website Colors?](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-can-everyone-see-your-website-colors) [May 25, 2022](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/library-2.0-can-everyone-see-your-website-colors) Colors are an excellent way to convey emotion and create a unique personality for your brand. Using the right combination of colors takes a little planning. For example, if your library logo is navy blue and red, the same colors can be used on the website where appropriate, but there are some scenarios you would want. 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