About the Programme
About the Workshop
In today's digital era, every library needs a strong online presence to showcase its resources, services, and activities. This 2-day hands-on virtual workshop is designed to help library professionals, students, and researchers learn how to create a fully functional library website using Google Sites—without any coding knowledge or cost.
Participants will gain practical exposure to designing, developing, and managing a professional library website that enhances visibility and accessibility.
2Days of Training
0₹No Coding Needed
100%Hands-On Learning
LiveWebsite by Day 2
Goals
🎯 Workshop Objectives
- 1Introduce Google Sites as a powerful, free platform for website development
- 2Enable participants to create their own fully functional library website
- 3Provide hands-on experience in website design and customization
- 4Help libraries enhance their digital presence and online services
- 5Promote cost-effective and sustainable digital solutions for libraries
Participants
👥 Who Should Attend?
📚 LIS Students (UG & PG)
👩💼 Librarians & Assistant Librarians
🏫 School, College & University Library Professionals
🔬 Research Scholars
💡 Anyone Interested in Building a Website Without Coding
Curriculum
📚 Workshop Modules
Day 1
Foundations & Setup
- Introduction to Library Websites & their importance
- Overview of Google Sites as a free CMS platform
- Setting up your Google Sites account
- Understanding the Google Sites Dashboard
- Choosing layouts and themes for library websites
- Basic site structure and navigation setup
Day 2
Design, Content & Launch
- Customizing layout, colors & appearance
- Creating essential pages (Home, About, Services, Contact)
- Adding library resources & digital content
- Integrating Google Forms for user interaction
- Embedding OPAC links & external resources
- Publishing, sharing & maintaining your website
Technology
🛠️ Tools & Platforms Covered
Results
💡 Hands-On Learning Outcomes
✔Create your own live library website from scratch
✔Design professional web pages without any coding
✔Upload and manage library resources online
✔Improve digital services and user engagement
✔Gain confidence using free open-source web tools
✔Enhance your library's visibility and discoverability
What You Get
🎁 Workshop Benefits
🖥️Live Practical Training
Real-time, instructor-led hands-on sessions via Zoom
📄Study Materials
Curated reference guides and resources for self-study
🗂️Ready-to-Use Templates
Pre-built website templates tailored for library use
🎥Session Recordings
Access recordings of both days after the workshop
🏅E-Certificate
Digital certificate from DRC, New Delhi on completion
🤝Post-Workshop Support
Continued guidance & mentorship after training
Methodology
📐 Teaching Approach
📢 Lecture + Live Demo
🖱️ Hands-on Practice
📂 Real Library Examples
🙋 Interactive Q&A
🎯 Project-Based Learning
Recognition
📜 Certification
🏆
Digital Certificate of Participation
Participants who attend both days will receive an official Digital Certificate of Participation from Digital Resources & Training Centre (DRC), New Delhi. This certificate can be shared on LinkedIn, added to your CV, and is recognized across academic and library communities across India.
Ready to Build Your Library Website?
Join this hands-on virtual workshop and launch your library's online presence in just 2 days — for free!
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Limited seats available · Nominal registration fee · Two-day programme
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