Adding NCknows to your Webpage

1. Choose your page(s). You might consider putting the logo where people will need it (the home page, catalog, database list pages, "item not found" pages for example). Here are some interesting examples:

2. Write Text: You will need to add some short explanatory text about NCknows to inform your patrons about this service. You are free to add whatever text you feel is appropriate. You may want to include the following points.

NCknows is a pilot project.

NCknows is available all day, every day.

NCknows is staffed by librarians.

3. Add the Button: To add the button, choose "download" and save the image. Do not cut and paste the image as it may degrade the quality. Do not resize the button. You have four options:

a. Large Sign (see below)

b. Small Sign (see below)

c. Large Button (see below)

c1. No shadow: This is the smallest graphic file available. This should be used for pages that are in danger of loading slowly due to size.

c2. Shadow: This file is slightly larger.

d. Small Button (see below)

Rollover Effect:

If you choose the buttons, you also have the option of adding or not adding a "rollover effect". I have included all the graphics you need to do this but not the code. If you don't want to do this, or can't do this, feel free to link the buttons without effects. Please do not use the rollover images (ncbutton2over and ncbutton3over) as the standard button.

4. Link it. The State Library will distribute a URL that you will link to the button. This URL is specific to your library and will allow the librarians helping your patrons to access your profile and identify where the patron is from. This link can only be distributed if you have completed the profile. This URL will be sent directly to your NCknows contact person.

After you link the page, clicking on it should go directly to the question entry form. If it goes to a 247 technical difficulty page, then the link is incorrect. Please contact the NCknows administrator for help.

5. Email me with a list of the links. I will double check the accuracy of the URL.

NCknows Web Images

Large sign:

DOWNLOAD logobutton.gif

Small Sign

DOWNLOAD smbuttonlogo.gif

Rollover images (examples):

working buttons (rollover)

Large Button, no shadow:

N C knows- Ask Us Now
DOWNLOAD ncbutton.gif (Note: this is the smallest graphic file)