XHTML and CSS Essentials for Library Web Design [Paperback]

Michael P. Sauers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1555705049 | ISBN-13: 978-1555705046

Keeping your library Web page up-to-date with the latest in Web technology requires understanding XHTML (eXtensible Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Sauers has written this how-to specifically for librarians and explains:
• Web design standards
• XHTML coding
• Metadata
• XHTML and CSS validation
• CSS classes and IDs
• Conversion from HTML to XHTML
Sauers utilizes library Web pages to illustrate his points. Sample codes and tags are placed alongside computer screen images and quick reference guides to XHTML and CSS code are included. Increase the efficiency, usability, and potential of library Web sites with the help of this readable and practical guide

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Stating that many library sites are still created in HTML, an outdated program, the author endeavors to provide librarians the means to update their sites using XHTML (extensible hypertext markup language) and CSS (cascading style sheets), both of which can improve page accessibility and simplify Web design and maintenance. Content is divided into three sections: "XHTML Essentials," "CSS Essentials," and a companion Web site, the latter containing nine reference documents. Chapters address items such as hyperlinks, images, lists, tables, forms, frames, metadata, colors, measurements, positioning, and media types. Text is perfect for the non-expert, with highly readable content and clear explanations that are amply supported by figures, tables, and screen shots. Overall, an excellent guide that offers a fine introduction to beginners and a handy reference source for seasoned Web page designers. Highly recommended. Sean Kinder
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...Recommended for novice and veteran web developers alike... --Public Libraries, March/April 2007

This book will appeal to and be a useful resource for readers of varying skills, whether they are just getting started in Web design or are experience but looking to brush up and stay current in their skills. --Colorado Libraries

Product Details

• Paperback: 349 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555705049
• ISBN-13: 978-1555705046
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,059,668 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Sauers is currently the Technology Innovation Librarian for the Nebraska Library Commission in Lincoln, Nebraska and has been training librarians in technology for more than 13 years. He has also been a public library trustee, a bookstore manager for a library friends group, a reference librarian, serials cataloger, technology consultant, and bookseller. He earned his MLS in 1995 from the University at Albany's School of Information Science and Policy. Michael's ninth book, Searching 2.0 was published February 2009. He has also written dozens of articles for various journals and magazines. In his spare time he blogs at travelinlibrarian.info, runs Web sites for authors and historical societies, is vice-chair of the Nebraksa Library Association's Information Technology and Access Round Table, takes many, many photos, and reads about 120 books per year.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy It If You Can Help It, January 10, 2007

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This review is from: XHTML and CSS Essentials for Library Web Design (Paperback)

I had to buy this book for a classs I was taking and I wish I could've returned it instead of using it. To give the book some credit, the explanations are easy to understand and the author gives good examples. However, the codes he gives are useless, because most of them are spelled wrong. For a coding that relies on accuracy, this book should have been edited better. My suggestion: Find a different book to teach yourself CSS and XHTML. Pretty much anything would be better than this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear information, effective introduction, January 31, 2009

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This review is from: XHTML and CSS Essentials for Library Web Design (Paperback)

While it was one of my more expensive grad course texts, Sauers' book actually allowed me to learn what I needed. It is clear in words and presentation. It tackles the formidable task of making something complex (writing webpage code) and makes it very accessible to the inexperienced. I agree with the publisher's review: "...perfect for the non-expert, with highly readable content and clear explanations ... supported by figures, tables, and screen shots."

My particular grad course paired this text with Castro's text HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Sixth Edition (Visual Quickstart Guide) The two books complement each other nicely and make the world of coding both interesting and do-able.

This web development class was one of the more enjoyable courses in my MLS career -- and this book is one of (few) "keeper" textbooks. With Sauers' slant for libraries, I gained a competency that I was able to implement immediately: a tangible product in a sometimes ephemeral environment.