It was gratifying when our director requested I assume responsibility for the Library's website. It was also terrifying! I had some experience with design but I knew virtually nothing concerning website development. I was totally unaware of HTML, CSS, Javascript, FrontPage, Deamweaver, etc. After accessing the situation, I immediately sought an online course to assist my transformation into "the webmaster." Where did that term originate? It has always implied something on the SciFi Channel or something in cyberspace.
I completed an online web design course through ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries). My confidence soared after completing a second online course. I began searching for websites that were pleasing to the eye but informative. Educational but not boring. Interesting but not too busy. Engaging but pleasant. These were traits important to our Library.
Our college's "webmaster" was very helpful and supportive. She gave me the confidence I lacked because she could "fix" whatever I "broke" (as other fledgling web designers will appreciate). She taught, encouraged, suggested and helped me create this website. I will be forever in debt to her. She left last week for a better opportunity in North Carolina. She will be missed.
If you read this and have a favorite website (maybe your own?), please forward me the URL by commenting to this posting. I would appreciate the input. TIA!
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