Times are changing, exponentially faster than we may want to admit. We’re soaking in water floatation tanks to calm our nerves and planning subdivisions on Mars as one way to deal with climate change.

Happy New Year! Ba-bye 2021, and hello 2022! Many people begin their new year with resolutions about self-improvement. In fact, Forbes reports that while resolutions often include relationship and career goals, the most popular resolutions are about living healthier, getting happier, and losing weight. However, we.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Everyone knows high-quality images are critical to any successful website, but finding great free or low-cost images is just part of the challenge. Images also need to be properly attributed. But it's easy to do with a few simple guidelines and tools. Read on for information on image attribution, plus some tips and.

There’s lots of information out there on how to create customer-focused content, what it is, and how important it is. But how does this apply to the library space and how can you best leverage this on your library website? Unfortunately, most information about creating customer-focused content is aimed at a.

As a librarian at a public library, why should you care about content marketing? The answer is simple: you should care because the way your community accesses content — whether for education or entertainment — has changed. Individuals expect great content to present itself when they need it, and to be contextualized.

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.