For cultural organisations:
Website development for libraries
We build websites for libraries where visitors quickly find the catalogue, events, branch information and electronic resources, and your team manages content simply while meeting accessibility, GDPR and public-sector requirements.
Experience building websites for public-sector organisations and cultural organisations.
A library website must help residents quickly find what they are looking for: publications, events, opening hours, reader information and remote services. When information is fragmented, out of date or hard to reach, staff have to answer the same questions by phone, by e-mail and in person. We build a library website that makes information easier to find for visitors and reduces the administrative burden on staff.
- 8yearsof experience – since 2018
- 30+tools deployed for organisations
- 24monthswarranty on completed work
Most common problems
Readers cannot find where to search for publications
When the catalogue search is hidden deep in the website or leads to confusing external systems, visitors no longer know exactly where to look for books, reservations or publication information.
Event information is scattered across several channels
If events are published only in the news or on social media, residents find it hard to see the whole programme in one place, and staff have to answer questions about times, venues and registration by hand.
Electronic resources go unnoticed
Databases, e-books and remote services are often hidden deep in the website or described unclearly, so readers do not understand what they can use from home and how to log in.
Branch information quickly goes out of date
When opening hours, contacts or service arrangements change, the information is not always updated equally everywhere. As a result, visitors arrive at the wrong time or call to check basic things.
What we do
A convenient online library for readers, staff and community events
Visitors find publications faster, and staff get fewer repeated enquiries.
Catalogue search on the website
Your visitors will be able to start searching for publications directly on the library website, clearly seeing where to look for books, authors or other publications, without getting lost between different systems.
Residents find events more easily, and registration runs more smoothly.
An event calendar with registration
You will be able to publish children’s educational sessions, book launches, exhibitions, training and other events in one place, and add registration, the number of places, the audience, the time and the branch.
Remote library services become more visible and easier to understand.
Electronic resources and services centre
You will be able to clearly present e-books, subscription databases, remote services, terms of use and login information, so that readers understand what they can use and how to access it.
More convenient online service and a clearer data collection process.
Reader enquiry and registration forms
You will be able to accept reader enquiries, registrations or requests online through clear forms, collecting only the necessary data and ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
Visitors find the right branch and current information faster.
Branch pages with current information
Each branch can have its own page with opening hours, contacts, a location on the map, services, accessibility information and important notices about changes.
The library attracts more readers through a convenient search system and an electronic catalogue that works around the clock.
“Tobalt” is a reliable company that meets its commitments on time and honestly. We have worked together for 5 years and have renewed our website again with their help.
Get in touch about developing your library website
Frequently asked questions
Will the website be able to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and public-sector accessibility requirements?
Yes, we design the website so that it is easy to use for different visitors: with a clear structure, legible contrast, keyboard navigation, properly prepared form fields and content elements. This is especially important for libraries, which serve a very broad section of the public.
How do you handle personal data protection in registration and enquiry forms?
In forms we include only the fields that are actually needed to provide the service, and clearly present privacy information, consent logic and data processing principles. This makes it easier for the library to ensure GDPR compliance in its day-to-day work.
Will library staff be able to update events, branch information and news themselves?
Yes, the website is set up so that staff can update the most frequently changed information on their own: events, opening hours, contacts, notices, service descriptions and other content without a developer’s help.
Is the solution suitable for public procurement, and do you help prepare the requirements?
Yes, we can help formulate clear functional, accessibility, security, content management and support requirements, so that the procurement documents define what really matters to the library. This makes it easier to compare bids and avoid uncertainty during implementation.