Park Ridge Public Library receives Best Website Award from the Illinois Library Association
November 1, 2011 08:30 AM
CHICAGO, IL – November 1, 2011– Americaneagle.com, a leading website design, development and hosting company, announced today that the Park Ridge Public Library was awarded "Best Website" from the Illinois Library Association’s (ILA) Excellence in Marketing and Public Relations contest. These marketing and public relations achievement awards were determined by the Marketing committee of ILA and were honored to innovative and effective marketing initiatives statewide.
"We are very proud to receive this award," Janet Van De Carr, Library Director of Park Ridge Public Library said. "Our website is our virtual ‘front door’ and we strive to make access to the Library easy and fun for our online users, whether it be from their home, office, or when they are on the go."
Park Ridge Public Library partnered with Americaneagle.com to develop a website that would enable engaging online community interaction outside of the physical location of the library. They recently continued this expansion with the launch of a mobile-friendly website. Patrons are now able to check library hours, click to call, or check out the latest events on their mobile device via a mobile-friendly version of the site.
"Park Ridge Public Library’s award winning website showcases the library’s creativity in connecting with Park Ridge residents and reflects the overall quality and dedication the library has to its community," Tony Svanascini, CEO of Americaneagle.com said. "And now with the launch of their mobile website, it furthers the goal of making their services easily accessible to everyone."
About Americaneagle.com Inc.
Americaneagle.com, Inc., founded in 1978, is a leading Web design, development, and hosting company based in Park Ridge, Illinois. Currently, Americaneagle.com employs approximately 180 professionals in offices throughout the country including Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles. Some of their 3,500 clients include Fannie May Candies, the New York Giants, Stuart Weitzman, NASCAR, Beretta USA, the Chicago Bears, Hobby Lobby, and the US Army. For additional information about Americaneagle.com, visit www.americaneagle.com .
About Park Ridge Public Library
Park Ridge Public Library serves residents and businesses of the City of Park Ridge, IL. Park Ridge is a northwest suburb of Chicago. The library serves a population of 37,480 residents and is located in the Uptown neighborhood. The purpose of the Park Ridge Library is to provide the community with access to information, recreation and enlightenment by promoting materials, programs and services.