Library of Virginia unveils redesigned website

The Library of Virginia recently unveiled its redesigned website, which is designed to provide a streamlined digital experience to users.

The redesign is the first major overhaul of the site in more than a decade. More than 1.5 million users access the LOV’s website annually, seeking information about events, programs and services, as well as its vast resources, which include 120 digital collections containing more than 35 million files that document more than 400 years of Virginia’s history, government and people.

The redesign aligns with a key objective in the library’s new five-year strategic plan — to create experiences for users that exceed their expectations, onsite and online, according to officials.

“Our website is the digital front door to our incomparable archives, programs, resources, services and activities,” said Librarian of Virginia Dennis T. Clark. “We are pleased to be able to transform our site in a way that will deliver an enhanced engagement experience for our users, connecting them to what they are seeking quickly and with ease.” 

The implementation of a new technology platform and information architecture is designed to improve management of site content. Additional updates include improved, user-centric navigation; an enhanced search function; streamlined, more relevant content; increased instructional clarity; flexible templates; and more images and graphics. 

The library will continue to enhance the site regularly guided by user feedback, officials said.