When I heard about the website project, I got really excited and started right away. I am glad, however, that our assignment this week is to research other library websites because now I know what I need to fix and good ideas on what I can add.
The first site I found is actually my best friend’s google site for her library. There are two things I really like about her site. The first one is she has a thinglink on her site for students to browse the nonfiction section before they even enter the library. I like this because it helps kids visually see the layout of the nonfiction section to help them find books easier. I also like it because it is promoting the nonfiction section (most students like reading fiction.) The second thing I like about her site is the use of a book suggestion google form. I like this because students are always finding new books, and it’s an easy way to keep track of what has been recommended and by whom. I plan on adding this as one of my external links.
Here is her site: https://sites.google.com/vbschools.com/kms-library/home?authuser=1
Note: I did have to login with my district’s google account in order for it to work. I am not sure if it works outside of that login.
The second one I found was a library in Massachusetts. What I liked about this site was it had a quick link to resources students use in this district on the side for quick access. I also like that the librarian used the photos of each site as the hyperlink. I also like the book lists picture that is hyperlinked on the right side. What I like about this is it features books for LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities. This site too had a google form book suggestion.
Here is the link: https://wmslib1.weebly.com/
Time to get back to working on my site!
Natalie Pernites 
I too, am excited to begin working on my library site. I really wanted to see your friend’s site, but the link didn’t work.
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It might be because I had to login using my school’s login.
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The first link will not be open to the general public. Maybe you could take a screen shot of the welcome page and post it? The second website has a nice layout, I’m a fan of hues for backgrounds. White is such stark contrast and is a bit brusque for my tastes, but to each their own, right?
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I really LOVED the second website. The use of images as links was fantastic and, the layout was very simple. This is a great example of the proper use of white space. Thank you for sharing!
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I really liked your friends google site! (I did have to sign in with my school gmail to access it. I wonder if that is feature that is apart of the district or something that can be turned on and off?) I do agree with you about her google form for book suggestions! I really like this idea and you could also use a padlet link too.
I did notice on the other site how they included an infographic and thought that was really cool!
Thanks for sharing these sites!
Lauren B.
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Hi Natalie, unfortunately I was unable to sign in to your friend’s site but it sounds like it is well thought out. I had look up what a Thinglink is…I would like to see and example of how she uses it. The other site is really well done too. I like that they had links to book trailers. I think that is a great thing to include to generate student interest in different books.
-Megan
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