Web Author Resources
This information is for UM Libraries' staff.Guidelines to help you build web pages for the Libraries
- Web Best Practices – read these before creating or editing pages on the Libraries' site
- Templates & Instructions – the source of HTML for new Web pages
- Web Author's Checklist – a handy way to check your Web work
- UM Libraries's Web Color Palette – use these colors, arrow icons, and heading styles
WebSpinner
WebSpinner is the Web authoring software used in the Libraries.
- WebSpinner – use this link to access the program (no download required).
- Request a WebSpinner directory – use this form to request access to directories.
- Using WebSpinner - a how–to guide from Staff Learning & Development
HTML
| Learn HTML | To find out about HTML training, email Staff Learning & Development at lib-learning@umd.edu. |
| Ask HTML Questions | Stumped by a specific HTML-related problem or question? Email webservices@itd.umd.edu. |
| Validate Your HTML | Read about Validating Your HTML or go directly to the W3C Markup Validation Service. |
Managing Web Directories and Pages
| Get access to an existing Web directory (i.e. /UES/) | Request a WebSpinner directory |
| Create a new Web directory | You can create your own subdirectories using WebSpinner if you already have access to the parent directory. If you don't have access, use the form: Request a WebSpinner directory |
| Restore a page you accidentally deleted | Email webservices@itd.umd.edu. If this is an emergency, call the ITD Help Desk at x59188 |
| Check for broken links & see who links to your pages | See Link Checking |
Troubleshooting
| Troubleshoot your HTML | Send specific questions to webservices@itd.umd.edu |
| Accidental deletion of a page | Email webservices@itd.umd.edu. If this is an emergency, call the ITD Help Desk at x59188. |
| WebSpinner problems | Email webservices@itd.umd.edu. |
| Emergencies (e.g. the Libraries’ site is down) | Call the ITD Help Desk at x59188. |
Adding particular types of content to the Web site
- Post your professional profile on the Web
- Tip of the Week
- News for the home page news column - email webservices@itd.umd.edu
- Events Calendar Submission Form
- Blogs and Wikis (See the Blog-Wiki Comparison)
- Photos - see Images (Web Best Practices)
Changing content on a Web page you do NOT maintain
| Report mistakes | Use the "Send us your comments" link in the footer of that Web page to contact the responsible party. |
| Add content to someone else's page |
