Style guide

This style guide should be followed by all Web authors. Authors must have a working knowledge of XHTML. If you have any questions contact the webmaster.

Refer to the Multnomah County Library Style Guide for additional guidelines.

Information architecture

An explaination of the website organizational structure.

Navigation system

Menus, jumplinks and other navigation elements allow visitors to access documents on the Web site.

Content elements

Rules and examples for Web page content such as headings, lists, callouts, etc.

Graphics and images

These tips and guidlines help authors make pages look good with meaningful imagery.

Forms

Instructions for creating easy-to-use forms.

Writing for the Web

Understanding how users read on the Web is essential to effective writing.