Chapter 4: Building the Branch
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/ltr.45n6Abstract
Thus far, this issue has discussed how to plan your digital branch. This chapter of “Building the Digital Branch: Guidelines for Transforming Your Library Website” examines the process of building the site, and provides guidelines and resources. The author discusses how to select a content management system, how to determine what type of server setup might work best and best practices for site design.
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