Blog design

Blogs are quite new to libraries. They can be used to tell patrons of new services or resources in the library.

When setting up a blog or website interface design is an important consideration. Usability is crucial if libraries want patrons to be able to easily find what they need and are able to use their blog/website without any problems. It is also important that blogs/websites reach a wide group of patrons and can be used by all members of the community.

Adaptive and assistive technology enables patrons who have disabilities to access the library. It is important to ensure that libraries meet the Australian Disability Discrimination Act (1992).

In designing this blog, I have tried to ensure that it would be able to be used by all members of a library community. This has included using larger, easy to use font for the visually impaired; a translator, for patrons of non-English speaking backgrounds; and an I-speech widget which reads blog posts aloud, to cater for the hearing impaired.



Here is an informative youtube video about Assistive Technology Loan Libraries