Web Development For Libraries (html, Css) Training Course

Introduction

Establish a strong and engaging online presence for your library with our foundational Web Development for Libraries (HTML, CSS) Training Course. This program equips library professionals with the essential building blocks of web development: HTML for structuring content and CSS for styling its presentation. Mastering these core technologies empowers you to create, maintain, and enhance your library's website, ensuring effective communication and user engagement in the digital realm. Our library web development training course provides a practical and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of web design.

This Web Development for Libraries (HTML, CSS) training will guide you through the process of creating well-structured and visually appealing web pages. You will learn how to use HTML to organize text, images, multimedia, and links, forming the semantic foundation of your library's online content. Subsequently, you will delve into CSS to control the layout, colors, fonts, and overall visual design, ensuring a user-friendly and brand-consistent experience. Whether you are a reference librarian, digital services staff, or any library professional involved in website management, this Web Development for Libraries (HTML, CSS) course will provide you with the crucial skills to contribute effectively to your library's online presence.

Target Audience:

• Reference Librarians
• Digital Services Staff
• Library Website Administrators
• Marketing and Communications Staff
• Systems Librarians
• Electronic Resources Librarians
• Library Assistants Involved in Web Content

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of web development using HTML and CSS.
• Learn to structure webpage content effectively using HTML tags.
• Master the basics of CSS for styling and layout of library websites.
• Create well-organized and accessible web pages for library information.
• Apply CSS to control the visual appearance and responsiveness of library websites.
• Understand basic web design principles for user-friendly library interfaces.
• Gain the confidence to maintain and update library website content using HTML and CSS.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development for Libraries

• Understanding the fundamental concepts of web development and its importance for libraries.
• Exploring the roles of HTML and CSS in creating web pages.
• Setting up your basic web development environment.
• Understanding the structure of a website and how browsers interpret code.
• Best practices for approaching web development in a library context.

Module 2: Structuring Content with HTML

• Learning to structure webpage content effectively using HTML tags.
• Understanding essential HTML elements for text, headings, lists, and links.
• Working with images, multimedia (videos, audio), and tables in HTML.
• Creating semantic HTML for better accessibility and SEO.
• Best practices for writing clean and well-organized HTML code.

Module 3: Styling with CSS Fundamentals

• Mastering the basics of CSS for styling and layout of library websites.
• Understanding CSS syntax, selectors, and properties.
• Applying CSS to control text formatting, colors, and backgrounds.
• Learning about the CSS box model (margin, padding, border, content).
• Best practices for writing efficient and maintainable CSS.

Module 4: Layout and Navigation with CSS

• Applying CSS to control the layout and navigation of library websites.
• Exploring different CSS layout techniques (e.g., float, flexbox, grid).
• Creating basic website layouts with headers, footers, and content areas.
• Styling navigation menus for user-friendly browsing.
• Best practices for creating responsive and adaptable layouts.

Module 5: Creating Accessible Library Web Pages

• Creating well-organized and accessible web pages for library information.
• Understanding the principles of web accessibility (WCAG guidelines).
• Using semantic HTML to improve accessibility for screen readers.
• Applying ARIA attributes for enhanced accessibility.
• Best practices for building inclusive and accessible library websites.

Module 6: Responsive Design Basics for Libraries

• Applying CSS to control the visual appearance and responsiveness of library websites.
• Understanding the concept of responsive web design.
• Using media queries to adapt layouts for different screen sizes.
• Implementing ¹ basic responsive design techniques.
• Best practices for ensuring your library website looks good on all devices.

Module 7: Maintaining and Updating Library Web Content

• Gaining the confidence to maintain and update library website content using HTML and CSS.
• Understanding basic file management for website updates.
• Making simple text and image edits using HTML.
• Applying CSS to modify the visual presentation of existing content.
• Best practices for efficient and error-free website maintenance.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.