Bhupendra Ratha, Lecturer School of Library & Information Science D.A.V.V., Indore
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Introduction to Web Page Web Site Types of Web site Why a Web Site for the Library? Web Designing Characteristics of a Good Web Site Basic Requirement for Web Designing Basic Element of a Library Web Site Steps for Web Designing Tips For the Web Designing Using the HTML for Web Designing
Introduction to Web Page Web page is a collection of the data/information in various formate such as text, graphical, audio--visual etc. audio A file of information formatted using HTML, which is almost accessible via HTTP on the internet that is sent by a web server in response to a web browser’s request is called web page.
Web Site
Web site is a collection of Web pages or other digital assets. The home page is the first or top page of any web site. A site can be just one page or can be dozens or even hundreds of pages.
Underlined or highlighted hyperlink text is often embedded in the home page. The hyperlink serve to connect the top page with other pages throuout the site.
Types of Web Site
We can classified the types of web site in three grouping for the designing;
Structural Grouping Tree/ outline structure 2. Linear structure 3. Random structure 1.
Tree/ outline or Hierarchical
In tree/ outline structure information's are in hierarchical manner, moving from general information to more specific data.
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Linear
In linear structure, one page leads to next page, which leads to the next one and so one. Home Page
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Random
Random structure is really a lack of structure in which pages are connected to one another seemingly at random. Home Page
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Functional Grouping
Functional grouping include – – – – –
Informational Entertainment Educational Personal Business
Visual Grouping
Visual grouping include – – – – –
Text oriented GUI style Pure static Static with tabulation and descriptive Audio--visual style Audio
Why a Web Site for the Library?
To present a visual display our library and their sections. To correspondence through ee-mail. To provide chat referencing service. To use of Web OPAC. To display of information about the library, their functions and services. To provide online library product and services. To provide information and library services on the world wide.
Web Designing
Web designing is a systematic process of the selection and coordination of available components to create the layout and structure of the web pages.
Web design is a process of conceptualization, planning, modeling, and execution of electronic media content delivery via Internet in the form of technologies (such as markup languages) suitable for interpretation and display by a web browser.
Characteristics of a Good Web Site Well-organized Well Easy to navigate Attractive Useful Up Up--to to--date
Basic Requirement for Web Designing A computer system Collected data (Text, graphics, images, sound, videos etc). Application and supporting software (PageMaker, coral draw, notepad, adobe reader etc). Knowledge about above software. Knowledge about markup language (html or Java).
Basic Elements of a Library Web Site Web site address Heading or Title of the web site Logo About us Sections Publications Services Contact us
For Example
Steps to a Well Designed Web Site Have a Goal Target Audience Create a Plan Select a Web Service Provider Testing and Measurement Implementation of the Web
Tips for Website Designing
Before creating a website, a specific purpose and goal must be defined. Before creating a website, we must define the target audience. We should be observed the other web sites that related with similar purpose, field and subject. Home page must be virtually attractive, informative & easy to navigate. The site should be useruser- friendly with the interface and navigation simple and reliable. Each page of a web site should be independent and also provide appropriate jumps from the page to page or resource of interest by hyperlink.
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Attractive and appropriate colors should be used with the consulting background colors on each page according to necessary. Content of Website Clear navigation Consistency in design
