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Webby Awards

December 11, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Enter your library to win a Webby Award.  The categories are: Websites, Video, Advertising, Media & PR, Apps, Mobile, and Voice, Social, Podcasts, Games. The deadline is December 20, 2019.  Learn more and enter! ...

Tips for Accessible Websites

March 16, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Resources of Interest

The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology offers these 10 Tips for an Accessible Website.  The tips also provide links to additional resources. ...

Carolyn Blatchley

Session Notes: Computers in Libraries

November 27, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Webby Awards

October 25, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest

Get an award for your website, film, video, media & PR, Social, Mobile Sites & Apps, Games, or Podcasts & Digital Audio, and Games.  Learn about the Webbys, which honors excellence in media, and apply.  There are many categories, including nonprofit, community...

SW Chapter Fall Meeting: Improving Your Library’s Website

September 29, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Library News, Professional Development, School Libraries

Ever wonder if your website is the best it can be? Ever wanted to redesign your website but didn’t know where to start? Want to know if your website is responsive? If the answer to any of these questions is, “Yes” then join us…. Improving Your Library’s Website Friday,...

Webby Awards Deadline Extended

January 14, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities

Entires for the Webby Awards will be accepted until January 30th. The Webby awards honor: Websites, Online Film & Video, Advertising & Media, Mobile Sites & Apps, Social Media.  Learn more. ...

Website Accessibility

January 11, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Accessibility, Resources of Interest

Do you want to know if your website is accessible?  Plug your URL into this accessibility site!  It will tell you of known and potential problems with your site and explain any corrections needed. ...