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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), [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), [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. [BiblioWeb](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/tag/biblioweb), [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) # [Towards Web Accessibility: 7 Key Lessons](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/01/10/2020/towards-web-accessibility) [January 10, 2020](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/01/10/2020/towards-web-accessibility) By Ian Forrest Web accessibility isn’t easy. Sure, the fundamentals are simple enough, but most developers aren’t taught accessibility in school and it’s something that’s often taken for granted. And as web interactions become more complex, developers become even more likely to ignore accessibility — until someone. 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