Thursday, September 29, 2005

Public libraries among the most updated websites - The CSS Weblog - css.weblogsinc.com _

Public libraries among the most updated websites - The CSS Weblog - css.weblogsinc.com _: "Many, many sites go through complete overhauls on a regular basis. Most big corporations even touch up their cyber-complexion every once in a while. It's a pretty routine procedure, and keeps the sites up with the times.

Few update their sites as regularly as public libraries, though. It makes sense when you think about it... they have some of the most regularly updated content. New books, books that are checked out, new ways to categorically arrange the author, book titles, etc. A public library site needs to be not only easy updated, but easily maintained as well.

According to Practices and Future Plans of Public Library Webmasters, "Many Public Libraries in the USA Redesign Their Sites Every Three Years," no doubt to keep up with standards. According to most of the biggest public library systems in the world, content management is key for a public library's website. ..."

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