Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. 100 William St. Suite 2004 St. New York, NY 10038 - Phone: 212-925-8650 - Fax: 212-219-8916


Building Better Web Sites: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians
By Yuwu Song

1-55570-466-2 . 2003 . 8½ x 11 . 359 pp.
View Table of Contents
See other titles in this series:
     How-To-Do-It Manuals

A practical introduction to Web design in a library setting, this book begins with a non-technical overview of the various functions library Web sites can serve, and then presents a process for planning, designing, and developing them. Defining the library’s goal for the site, planning content with the user in mind, producing and promoting the site, and keeping it current are all covered from both managerial and technical perspectives. Separate chapters on purely technical content provide reliable documentation, recommend appropriate software tools, and provide references for more complete information. These chapters cover: HTML Basics, Beyond HTML, Web Graphics, Multimedia, Interactivity, and Other Web Formats and Technologies. Sites with key information and/or programs to download are listed and a CD-ROM complete with sample products, templates, and source codes will make your work far simpler. No other package available is as thorough, hands-on, and specific to library site design as this one.

No Picture Available
$75.00
Quantity:


Reviews

"The author presents information in a straightforward way, illustrating concepts with plenty of examples and practical applications. A first-rate manual." Booklist

“A comprehensive overview of the many technologies and issues associated with building library Websites….provides[s] librarians with an informative introduction to the principles of Web page design and a practical guide to developing and maintaining Web pages for libraries.” Journal of the Medical Library Association

“Useful for librarians currently designing and maintaining active Web sites.” Library Media Connection

“Librarians newly tasked with creating or maintaining a library Web site should find this book a helpful introduction to the myriad Web technologies available today.” Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries

“Shows readers how to create useful and attractive Web pages, develop and incorporate interactive features, and utilize multimedia elements and databases…A strength of the manual is its inclusion of a CD-ROM with links to resources….The most valuable part of the manual is its overview of technologies and programs available now to library Web developers…A book to use when tackling new aspects of Web librarianship.” Journal of Academic Librarianship

“For both novice and experienced web site creators, Song’s book provides an exceptional guide to planning, reviewing, and implementing library-related web sites….Staffs at all types of libraries would benefit from having this book on hand. It will be used often and with great benefit.” Journal of Access Services

“…an excellent guide…Follows the pattern of the other books in the How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians series by breaking down the subject matter…The added bonus of this well-written book is the accompanying CD-ROM.” Public Libraries

“Comprehensive…one of the better books I have read on creating web sites.” Online Information Review



Table of Contents

List of Figures

 

List of Figures

v

Preface

xi

Acknowledgements

xv

 

 

1.  Building and Maintaining Better Library Web Sites

1

Introduction

1

Planning

3

Site Structure Development

8

Production

28

Publishing

30

Maintaining and Promoting

33

Copyright

45

Examples of Good Library Web Homepages

45

 

 

2.  Learning and Mastering HTML Basics

57

What is HTML?

57

Why should One Learn HTML?

58

Basic HTML

59

Forms

71

Tables

76

Frames

89

Web Authoring Tools

94

Tools for Cleaning Up HTML

97

FTP Programs

97

 

 

3.  Moving Beyond HTML

99

JavaScript

100

CSS

122

DHTML

130

CGI

137

 

 

4.  Designing Web Graphics

149

Formats

149

Compression

154

Web Graphics Tools

154

Rules for Reducing Downloading Time

157

Background Images and Colors on Library Web Pages

165

Imagemaps

167

Animations

174

Simple 3D Text Creation

177

Advanced 3D Programs

178

 

 

5.  Exploring Inventive Web Formats and Multimedia

179

PDF

179

Microsoft Office Formats

180

Flash

181

Shockwave

189

Authorware

190

Video

192

QuickTime VR

207

Audio

208

Screen Capturing Software: Camtasia

211

Library Multimedia Applications and Products

215

 

 

6.  Investigating Advanced Web Technologies

223

Java

223

XML

231

SMIL

244

SGML

258

VRML

261

Database-Driven Web Sites (ASP, PHP, Cold Fusion, and JSP)

264

 

 

7.  Planning for the Future of Building Better Library Web Sites

277

Networking

278

A Portable Web

278

Versatile Interface Modes

278

Artificial Intelligence and Portals

279

Database-Driven Web Sites

280

Dynamic Creation of Applications

281

Sophisticated Search Tools

287

Support for Multimedia Retrieval and Management

287

Media-Based Navigation

289

Online Language Translation

290

Virtual Reference and Live Broadcast

291

Digital Libraries

292

 

 

Appendices

295

1.  Resources for the Future of the Web

295

2.  Essential Web File Formats

297

3.  Quick Guide Glossary

298

4.  A Free Dreamweaver Tutorial

306

5.  Bibliography

344

 

 

Index

355

 

 

About the Author

359

 





NEW 
BOOKS
INTERNET BOOKS
HOW TO ORDER
REQUEST PRINT CATALOG
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
CONTACT
HOME
© 2005 Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc. All Rights Reserved.