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NC AHEC Statewide Policy and Procedures

Template/Blueprint

The most current template/blueprint  for the NC AHEC Statewide LibGuides can be found at the link below.  You can also search for it in the "Guides" section.

URL: https://ncahec.libguides.com/Blueprint  

Policy & Procedures

  • Less is More
    • Fewer words, fewer links, fewer boxes are most user-friendly
  • Layout:
    • Default to side-navigation (most user-friendly)
    • Top- navigation isn’t prohibited, just not recommended for most guides
  • Change URLs to friendly/readable URLs
    • This is important for the main page and all sub-pages
  • Boxes: Default boxes: rounded, dark blue frame
    • Individual designer can change it to floating box (w/ out frame)
  • Profile boxes:
    • Profile boxes should go under the navigation section in the left-side column
    • For most NC AHEC level guides it is best to use a generic NC AHEC profile box (available to re-use in the Repository and/or template) rather than an individual’s profile box
  • Fonts (when creating Rich text/HTML content)
    • Use the default font heading size options (Heading 3; Heading 6; etc.)
    • Change font color sparingly – bold or italics are better options for emphasizing
  • Links
    • Use the Link feature rather than creating links in Rich text/HTML feature
      • The Link feature will create a url that is an asset which is preferable to creating a link to something in an Rich text/HTML feature.
    • Re-use links already in the system (from AtoZ, Assets etc. ) whenever possible
  • Create & use overarching boxes/widgets that can be re-used by other guides in the Repository guide
    • Examples: ADL box, Library contact box, database search widget
    • Give the item a title that is descriptive i.e. Contact the AHEC Library Staff (side column)
      • That makes it easier to locate when mapping it to a new guide.
      • In the new guide the name can be edited.
  • Be sure to place your guides in the proper locations and use a standard method in labeling your local AHEC LibGuides
    • For example, group any statewide LibGuides under Health Topics or Central
    • If you are creating a local LibGuide identify it by your local AHEC initials in the URL:
      • https://ncahec.libguides.com/SEAHECNursing or https://ncahec.libguides.com/MAHECNursing