The document outlines common issues with library website layout, text, images, navigation, and other elements and provides recommendations for improvements. Some key problems identified include websites being too cluttered, overuse of frames and scrolling, too many fonts and colors, use of serifs for body text, lack of white space, unclear navigation, excessive use of images and graphics, and not optimizing images for the web. The recommendations suggest using consistent design, appropriate typography, clear navigation, optimizing images and graphics, and focusing on usability and the library's mission.

1. Emergency Treatments for Library Web Sites Laura Solomon Library Services Manager OPLIN [email_address]

4. Too cluttered and busy

5. Frames are EVIL

6. Horizontal scrolling…just say “no.”

11. The quickest way to say “1998”

12. Contrast is vital

13. Watch the “welcomes”

15. Calm down

16. People don’t read

19. Welcome to our web site!! CLICK TO ENTER!

21. Where do I start?

22. Drop-down, fly-out menus…CAUTION

23. Leave a trail of breadcrumbs

26. Textured/tiled backgrounds

29. WHAT are they really advertising?

30. Just say “no”

31. Logo overload

32. Ditch blue borders

33. Does each graphic earn its keep?

34. Know what graphics mean

35. Learn to pick and choose

38. Move the mission… … But remember the mission.

39. Stop counting publicly

40. Titles matter

41. Browser shouldn’t matter

42. Don’t limit your visitors

43. Web sites are not movies

44. Address/phone…?

46. Another 2-Minute Offense (or two)