Weaving a library Web : a guide to developing children's websites / Helene Blowers and Robin Bryan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blowers, Helene.

Contributor:

Bryan, Robin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet in children's libraries.

Library Web sites--Design.

Library Web sites.

Web sites for children--Design.

Web sites for children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Eager to feed their curiosity with interactive information, children are becoming more responsive to technology, and many now use a mouse more effectively than a crayon. By embracing the possibilities of the Internet when programming for children, libraries can empower the young with great information while supplementing traditional children's services.

Contents:

Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 - Kids and the Internet; Chapter 2 - Model Library Websites for Children; Chapter 3 - Guidelines for Engaging Young Users; Chapter 4 - Special Considerations; Chapter 5 - Building a Team; Chapter 6 - Planning and Organization; Chapter 7 - Testing and Evaluation; Chapter 8 - Promotion and Marketing; Appendix - RFP for Hands on Crafts Children's Website; References; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-190) and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9868-2

OCLC:

122371480