Free High-End Web Services for Libraries with EngagedPatrons.org

This is HUGE!

Glenn Peterson (reference librarian from Hennepin County Library) has started EngagedPatrons.org, a website dedicated to providing web solutions for libraries.

We provide website services connecting public libraries and their patrons. We handle the programming; you reap the benefits of being able to offer your users a more engaging and interactive web presence.

Don't have a coder on staff but have an interest in many of the new web services you've been hearing so much about?  This may be your answer.  So far, the site offers library event calendaring, blogs, feedback forms, RSS, and custom databases. 

The best thing?  The site's services are being offered for free to U.S. public libraries with under $1 million/year in total income.  You can even search on the site to see if your library qualifies.  And if it does?  Then you have no excuse for not offering these services.  It's free.  The FAQs give a lot more information.  The site's blog will keep you updated on any future developments as well.

Libraries and library staff like to give.  We do.  Glenn is giving big time.  Take him up on it.