Workshop Materials
Choose the Right Online Exhibit Software
See a comparison of the features and capabilities of software options for creating online exhibits, websites, and blogs.
- Comparison Table of Online Exhibit Software Created by Nick Okrent and Katie Rawson, Penn Libraries. Updated 7/2014.
Exemplary Faculty Websites
A guided tour of exemplary faculty websites. We will bookmark models, discuss platform and software choices and demonstrate how to build a simple WordPress professional site for faculty.
Web Resources
- Basic Color Theory for Web DesignBasic color theory, along with examples from popular websites.
- Writing for the WebFrom Jakob Nielson, a usability expert. Links to a few research articles and editorials on how users read on the web, and how content creators can write effectively.
- W3C Markup ValidationGetting started writing HTML and CSS code? Use this tool to check your work.
- Free Stock PhotosList compiled by Canva of the best sites to find amazing photos.
Introduction
Web design and fluency with website creation tools are quickly becoming fundamental skills, regardless of what field you pursue. This guide will introduce some of the website creation tools that the library can help you use.
Free Web-Based Design Tools
- Canva Web Design Tips and TutorialsGetting started with web and graphic design.
- LogasterCreate logos with ease.
- Adobe Color WheelCreate and explore color themes
- Colour LoversExplore a wide range of color palettes.
- Google FontsDirectory of customizable web fonts.
- PixlrQuick and easy photo editor. No registration required!
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Call Number: TK5105.888 .K78 2006ISBN: 9780321344755Publication Date: 2006It's hard to imagine anyone working in Web design who hasn't read Steve Krug's "instant classic" on Web usability... Don't be surprised if it completely changes the way you think about Web design.
CSS Cookbook by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780596155933Publication Date: 2009Learn the basics, such as the CSS rule structure. Work with web typography and page layout. Create effects for images and other page elements. Learn techniques for configuring lists, forms, and tables. Design effective web navigation and create custom links. Get creative by combining CSS with JavaScript.
From A to A by Call Number: QA76.76.H94 F76 2010ISBN: 0816666091Publication Date: 2010As it becomes impossible to imagine a world without a World Wide Web, information organization, delivery, and production have converged on the simple principle of marking up information for given audiences. "From A to "investigates the relationship between media and culture by articulating questions regarding the role of markup. How do the codes of HTML, CSS, PHP, and other markup languages affect the Web's everyday uses?
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LinkedIn Learning @ Penn
LinkedIn Learning provides over 77,000 training videos related to new technologies and software. Faculty, students, and permanent staff can access LinkedIn Learning through Pennkey access.