The landing page or home page should include the following required elements:

• A profile box with contact information
  • Title, Photo, Name, Phone, Email
• A Welcome box
  • Provide readers with an overview of the content in this guide so they know what to expect to find
  • 1-5 actions a patron can take when they visit a guide
• Guide purpose filed is always filled in:

The landing page or home page can include the following optional elements:

• Selected links/ Top Resources
  • Links to subject database, links to search interfaces, and other resources
    (digital or physical)
  • Limit to 5 links
• Media
  • Image, video, or other media content.
• Fifth box for flexible content
  • Suggested content:
    • Related guides
    • Information about your physical location
    • Links to related topics, tools, or services
    • LibCal calendar with classes
    • A social media feed
    • An RSS feed (limit to 5 items in feed at a time)
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Other recommendations:

• Search boxes or widgets for any system should be moved off the guide’s home page
• Always test guide in mobile view