Writing for the Web Retreat: Updating a Library Website

Abstract

It’s probably safe to say that most library websites have at least a couple of pages that are
slightly dated and wordy. In the 2022–23 academic year, the Northern Illinois University
Libraries Website Committee decided to make some improvements to our website.
Inspired by the idea of LibGuides parties,1 the committee designed and hosted a retreat
for committee members to engage in professional development, workshop activities, and
dedicated time to make updates. What is exciting about website updates? Not a lot, but
we think that the method of using a website re-writing retreat may be a useful tool for
efficiently accomplishing this kind of task.