Overview
The interface of this site is quite sophisticated, but still easy to navigate. Colours are used sparsely, but are clear and attractive. Most importantly, the site is very well organized. Links are obvious, and entries are tagged in such a way to make lists searchable and easy to browse. Finally, links are provided to the library's main page and catalogue where appropriate and useful.
Features
Reviews: This section contains book, movie, music, and game recommendations from the library's teens. It also has reviews that are written by teens. While some of the information contained within is sparse, it is a good idea to have feedback and recommendations directly from other teens.
Homework Help: This feature provides a list of resources, retrievable by subject, as well as a list of databases available through the library that would be helpful for teens.
Community: This section provides a link to the teen Facebook page, the Teen Blog, and the Teen Advisory Group.
Events: The VPL Teen Events Calendar, found in this section, is currently empty. It is doubtful that there are no teen events in the upcoming months, so this section should be updated.
Suggested Improvements
Though it is important to have reviews and resources provided by teens, complimenting these with readers advisory tools from librarians would be helpful, especially to ensure that there are some more robust entries. Additionally, while the site seems to be fairly up-to-date and regularly monitored, sections like the Events Calendar should be updated.
Suggested audience
Grades 7-12Though it is important to have reviews and resources provided by teens, complimenting these with readers advisory tools from librarians would be helpful, especially to ensure that there are some more robust entries. Additionally, while the site seems to be fairly up-to-date and regularly monitored, sections like the Events Calendar should be updated.
Suggested audience
Category
Library Website for Teens
Library Website for Teens
