The Mission Statement and concise goals of the library prominently posted. This will remind not only users but also me as to what the library is about.

A clear, prominent table of contents that allows users to navigate the site easily.

A link to the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and instructions for how to use it at home.

Art and photos that relate to the school and/or content items but which are not clip art and are not complicated, animated, or large, slow-loading files. This is important to enhance the appeal of the site without overwhelming or annoying any of the wide range of users.

A section each for students, staff, and community. These pages are important in guiding users toward their needs. Each different user will have a different purpose for using the site, and I need to help them reach their goals. Organization by audience is one part of this.

Within the student section, there will be several sections including:

Links to Research Databases to which the school subscribes - This must be particularly clear because I worry that students do not understand the resources they have at their fingertips.
Links to Style Guides for writing according to the formats of different disciplines (MLA, APA, Chicago Manual, etc.)
Links to Recent Book Award Winners (Like the Printz)
Links to the Web sites of authors whose books are featured in the library
Another link to the OPAC
Two lists of links to outside Web sites: research and "academic fun"

A "This Just In!" section regarding recent news about events related to the school and/or reading. Examples could be a play that is put on in the media center (as Breakfast Club was at my school this year) or a Young Adult author appearance at the local public library.

An Assignment-related section where any links or activities that have been coordinated with classroom teachers are housed.

A "Meet the Staff" section that includes a place for contact and feedback. (Yes, I might answer panicked e-mails at 9:00pm on a Sunday!)