Help
This page is designed to describe how to navigate our site, define what downloads you may need, identify browser requirements and more.
How to navigate the site
How to navigate the site
Top navigation
1. Jacksonville Public Library logo
Clicking on the Library logo from any web page will take you to the home page.
2. Catalog and site seach
You can search the site or the catalog using these bars. Enter your term(s) in the space provided and press "Go!" to perform the search.
3. Larger Text, Help, Contact Us and Site Index
These tools are designed to help you find information as well as increase the text size and/or contact the library for assistance.
Clicking on "Larger Text" will increase the font size on the current page. To return the font to normal, view another page, or press the Larger Text link four times.
The "Help" link will bring you to this page, which helps describe how the site is structured, what downloads you may need and other useful information. It will also bring you to a page which has help topics covering a variety of information on the Library's website.
The Site Index serves like a table of contents for our web site, listing information on our site alphabetically.
If you need assistance at any time, you can click on Contact Us.
Breadcrumbs
Below the top navigation header on each web page, you will see a line that looks something like the one below (this one appears on the My Online Library page):
Like breadcrumbs, this serves as a path to show how you navigated to the page you are on, and how you can get back home. The breadcrumbs appear directly above the title of each page, so it appears to be that the breadcrumbs are pointing to the current page's name.
Left navigation
The navigation bar below appears on the left-hand side of every web page to help you access the various sections throughout our web site.
The left-hand navbar appears on all Library webpages outside of the catalog. Many of the links will also include flyout submenus with additional information. There are four sections to the left-hand navbar for the Library website.
1. How do I...?
The How do I...? menu contains a list of popular highly visited sources of information on the Library website. Use this handy tool as a shortcut to find out about obtaining a library card, viewing databases, request an ILL item and more.
2. General Library Information
* About the Library - including information on the Board of Trustees, Administration and more.
* Locations and Hours - The Main Library and all 20 branches.
* Search Library Catalog - Perform a keyword search of the catalog.
* Library Services - From the ASPIRE centers to Talking Books for the Handicapped, the Library provides many services to the public.
* Meeting Rooms - Need a place to meet?
* Programs and Events - Check out the programs occurring at the Library!
* Job Opportunities - Look for a career at the Library!
* Support Your Library - Find ways to help support JPL.
* Volunteer! - Want to help out? Find out how.
* My Account - Review your account, items checked out and more.
3. Resources
* Collection Highlights - Orchestra playlists, Traveling tales and more!
* Databases - JPL provides access to many sources of information online.
* Downloadable Media - Download ebooks, digital audiobooks, television programs and movies.
* Magazines & Newspapers - Information on the newspapers and magazines the Library provides.
* Recommended Websites - Websites recommended by Library staff to help provide information on many topics.
* Resources For Readers - Links to audiobooks, newsletters, hot titles and more.
* Special Collections - View the Library's Florida Collection, African-American Collection and more.
* My Online Library - Online information resources provided by the Library.
4. Explore
* JPL for Kids! - A section of the Library website devoted to younger children.
* JPL for Teens! - A section of the Library website devoted to teenagers.
* Online Bookstore - Interested in buying a book AND supporting your library? Here's how.
* Jacksonville on the Web - Information on the Bold New City of the South.
* News & Weather - Check local and national news and weather.
* The Internet - Information on Internet safety, web-based email and more.
* Library News Feeds - Subscribe to Library newsfeeds for programs.
* Your Opinion Counts! - Give us your opinion on how we're doing!
Footer links
At the bottom of each page you will find an image of Jacksonville's logo that will link to the City's official website. You will also see copyright information on our website, the address of the Main Library and information regarding when the particular page was last updated.
In addition, you will see links to the Library's Internet Policy and Privacy Policy which govern use of Library computers. A Rate This Page link allows you to provide feedback on the page you are viewing. Additionally, you may use the Contact Us link to ask questions or make requests. The Site Index link will help locate information on the website.
Downloads
Here are a few applications you might consider downloading if you haven't already. They will enhance your visit to the Library web site as well as other sites on the World Wide Web. All are easy to use and available free of charge.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
This plugin will enable you to read and print any documents in PDF format, such as the Delta claim form.Macromedia Flash Player
Download the Flash player to view interactive content.
Browser requirements
Our web site is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape, versions 4 and above. To download the latest version of either of these browsers, please use the links below:
Internet Explorer
Netscape
The Library website is best viewed at a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Smaller resolutions may require scrolling to the right to see important information. Larger resolutions will have the information centered on the screen.