Evaluation Criteria: Content Enhancements

In addition to the general evaluation, you'll alway want to explore the specific features of the website. There are many optional features that may be included depending on the particular focus of the website.

Content Enhancements Review

Check those that apply:

• About Site (i.e., name, mission, history, virtual tour, hello from administrator, overview)
• Award Information (i.e., organization, web site)
• Background Information (i.e., about, mission, philosophy, history, related links)
• Contact Information (i.e., webmaster, email contact, organization, officials, staff)
• Current Events (i.e., employment, volunteers, news, events)
• Directories, Guides, Link Lists (i.e., grade level, homework helpers, pathfinders)
• Educational Materials (i.e., tutorials, courses, activities, homework, quiz)
• Feedback Opportunities (i.e., suggestion form, guestbook, surveys)
• Frequently Asked Questions (i.e., questions & answers, hours, operational questions)
• Interaction Opportunities (i.e., email, registrations, discussion groups, expert help, polls, learning tools)
• Live Resources (i.e., streaming audio, video, chat, webcam, reference assistance)
• Local Information (i.e., maps, weather, government, times, events)
• Multimedia (i.e., streaming audio/video, podcasts, videocasts)
• Policies and Procedures (i.e., rules, guidelines, checkout procedures, renewals, disclaimers)
• Programs/Activities/Opportunities (i.e., book clubs, PTA meetings, art exhibit, shows)
• Promotional Materials (i.e., special events and awards, activities)
• Publishing and Sharing (i.e., art galleries, student projects, local productions)
• Research and Benchmarking Data (i.e., rankings, test scores, survey results, annual reports)
• Schedule/Planner/Calendar (i.e., times, dates, schedules, events, activities)
• Special Projects & Productions (i.e., virtual field trips and museums, databases)
• Testimonials (i.e., students, patrons, awards, parents, praise)
• Virtual Reference or Homework Help (i.e., ask an expert, email help, discussions, chats)

Library-Specific Resources

• Blogs
  
• Communications
  
• Electronic Books
  
• Electronic Databases
  
• Government and Local Resources
  
• Online Catalog
  
• Online Clubs and Connections
  
• Periodicals
  
• Program Archives
  
• Reference Resources
  
• Research and Information Skills
  
• Review Sites
  
• Services
  
• Special Collections
  
• Subject Guides & Pathfinders