Just 3 1/2 weeks ago, our very old and static public library website was finally laid to rest. In its place, we have rolled out a new and improved Kitsap Regional Library website. Though the site is now cleaner and much easier to navigate, we are simply just getting started! The new site can be considered a continual work in progress as it attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library services by encouraging feedback and participation.
One of our first enhancements will be to implement social computing that will increase the flow of information from the patron back to our library. We want to hear the patrons’ ideas and encourage their online participation, just as we do in our every day face-to-face library relations. KRL is committed to the updating and reevaluation our library services to best serve our library users. This participation will help to ensure that our patrons are heard.
Along with patron input, we have a very enthusiastic and highly skilled staff of professional public librarians. These librarians will engage in the process of steering the ongoing website enhancements, as required and requested by our community and by their own expertise.
So where do I (the humble web developer) come into play in all this web stuff? I’m not there for any other reason but to make it so. Make a website by community.
