In the past fifteen years, the World Wide Web has become such a major part of the library world that most libraries now have some presence on the Web. This issue of Library Technology Reports explores the idea of the digital brancha library website that is a vital, functional resource for patrons and enhances the librarys place within its community. The report outlines an efficient process for creating a digital branch, from the initial phases of gathering information and sketching out a design, to winning approval from management, hiring qualified IT staff, and maintaining and upgrading the...

Library Technology Reports (vol.48, no.6) "Running the Digital Branch: Guidelines for Operating the Library Website" by David Lee King describes how Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library has operated its website as a digital branch for over four years. The website was designed in 2011, which provided a great opportunity to make improvements. This issue discusses the changes and tweaks that were made to the digital branch, especially during the redesign process. This issue also discusses how customers are using blog content and the role of library teams, meetings, and goals in running the...