Homepage Helpers:
a sampling of resources
Web Sites
- The Bare Bones Guide To HTML
- The Guide lists all the tags that current versions of most browsers are
likely to recognize. It includes all the tags in the HTML 3.2 specification, as well as Netscape extensions.
http://werbach.com/barebones/barebone.html
- Color Center
- ColorCenter is a JavaScript application that let's you quickly and easily try out text and background color combinations, as well as background textures. Has built-in links to other background/graphics libraries. The HTML code is supplied for cutting and pasting into your homepage.
http://www.hidaho.com/colorcenter/cc.html
- Elements of Web Design
- Part of C/Net's "How To" series. Homepage design tips from a graphic designer. Includes resource list.
http://www.cnet.com/Content/Features/Howto/Design/index.html
- Homemaker
Online
- Create your own World Wide Web homepage painlessly! All you do is type
in information about yourself, select a color scheme, and click a button.
Out pops a personal web page. A sample page is available so you can see
what yours will look like.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/homemaker/
- HTML
Document Test
- This page demonstrates HTML tags. Viewing the source code shows you how to duplicate what you see.
http://www-dsed.llnl.gov/documents/a_document.html
- An Interactive Introduction HTML and CGI scripts on the WWW
- Unique interactive tutorial. Presents material and gives you the opportunity to practice the principles being taught.
http://snowwhite.it.brighton.ac.uk/~mas/mas/courses/html/html.html
- Librarians Web Development Shop
- Tile, icon, clipart and color browsers. Topics include web development, copyright, and librarian homepages. An excellent and comprehensive resource.
http://www.library.miami.edu/GRAPHICS/browser.html
- The Structure of HTML 3.2 Documents
- Brief summary of the 3.2 tags from the World Wide Web Consortium
http://www.w3.org/pub/WWW/MarkUp/Wilbur/features.html#img
- Web Page Design Guidelines for Public Libraries
- Suggestions and guidelines for libraries interested in creating a web
page.
http://www.tiac.net/users/mpl/guidelines.html
- Writing
for the Web: A Primer for Librarians
- This site provides librarians with an introduction to basic terminology
and concepts associated with writing documents for the Web. Newer
technologies used in Web site construction are described and references
to other resources are provided. An interactive glossary of terms is also
included.
http://bones.med.ohio-stat.edu/eric/papers/primer/webdocs.html
- WWW Help Page
- This page provides links to some of the excellent resources available
on the Web for help with creating Web pages.
http://werbach.com/web/wwwhelp.html
Books
- Building the Service-Based Library Web Site: A Step-By-Step Guide to Design and Options
- Kristen L. Garlock and Sherry Piontek. American Library Association. 1996. ISBN: 0-8389-0674-5. Includes HTML web page templates and resource lists.
- Designing Web Graphics: How to Prepare Images and Media for the Web
- By Lynda Weinman. New Riders Publishing. 1996, ISBN: 1-56205-532-1
Includes CD-ROM. $50. Table of contents and sample chapters are on the web at: http://www.lynda.com/dwg/dwg.html
- HTML 3: Electronic Publishing on the World Wide Web
- By Dave Raggett, Jenny Lam, and Ian Alexander. Addison-Wesley. 1996. ISBN: 0-201-87693-0 $26.96 Raggett is lead architect of HTML. Very Readable.
- Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 3.0
- by Laura Lemay. Second Edition. Sams.Net ISBN: 1-57521-064-9 $29.99.
Clear, concise instructions. I taught myself HTML using her first book. Sample chapters on the web at http://www.lne.com/Web/HTML3/
- Web Concept and Design: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating Effective Web Sites
- Crystal Waters. New Riders Publishing. 1996. ISBN: 1-56205-648-4 $39.99.
Thorough discussion of how the principles of design translate to the Web. The book's table of contents is on the web at http://www.typo.com/wcd/toc.html
Shareware/Freeware Resources
- Paint Shop Pro
- Excellent for creation graphics. Comes with graphics viewer.
- LView
- A great image file editor; reads/edits/saves JPEG, GIF image files.
- Gif Construction Set
- Great tool for creating animated gifs
- Sources:
- Try Strouds at http://cws.iworld.com/
or TuCows at http://tucows.phoenix.net/
Mailing Lists
- Web Design List
- Visual designers working within the context of the Web sharing questions, tips, techniques, and job opportunities.
To subscribe to the list, send an email message to: webdesign-request@weinman.com
In the subject line write: subscribe
Or, for further information about this list, visit the website.
- HTML Writers Guild Discussion Lists
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- hwg-basics -- the basics of web creation,
To subscribe send an email message to:
hwg-basics-request@clinton.net
In the body of the message write: subscribe
- hwg-design -- Discussion of graphics and site design issues.
To subscribe send an email message to: hwg-design-request@hwg.org
In the body of the message write: subscribe
Judi Wolinsky
Electronic Resources Librarian
Homewood Public Library at: http://homepage.interaccess.com/~homewood
Email me at: wolinsky@interaccess.com
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Links checked and updated November 22, 1997.