Content Style Guide: News Entries

One of the best ways to ensure that our website is user-friendly is to follow industry best practices, keep the content focused on key user tasks, and keep our content up-to-date at all times.

News Entry Guidelines

News entries should be:

  • Focused on timely notices (upcoming events, system changes, service changes, etc.) or highlighting a service or collection (e.g. Off the Shelf-style articles)
  • 300-800 words long
  • Written in a clear, informal voice
  • Use headings and bullet lists to enable the content to be skimmed
  • Accompanied by one or more images or videos

News entries should also follow the guidelines in the content style guide, especially:

 

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  • Last Updated: Aug 29, 2024 11:45 AM
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