Web Development Guidelines for the Johns Hopkins Institutions

Web Development Guidelines Resources for Creating a Web Site at Johns Hopkins


Web Guidelines Site Map

The ICSC Web Guidelines Subcommittee has compiled the following data in an attempt to provide a clearinghouse of information for individuals within the Johns Hopkins Institutions who create web sites. Before beginning any Johns Hopkins-related web project, contact your area's Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) to learn about existing design standards or programs that may save you time and money on your project.

There is an enterprise-wide initiative in development that may affect any person who develops web sites within JHHS/JHU. A content management system (CMS) is currently being installed on the hopkinsmedicine.org server and implemented by the JHM Office of Communications and Public Affairs. This CMS will soon be available to all sites hosted on that server. It will provide easy to use tools for web creation and maintenance while delivering a consistent look and feel across all JHM web sites.

The Bloomberg School of Public Health is currently using their own version of the same content management system for their own site. [http://www.jhsph.edu] This is a good example of using a standard set of templates to maintain a consistent look and feel across a diverse site with multiple audiences. Moving forward, the content management system will be installed on additional servers across the Institution and will be available to sites hosted on those servers (such as www.jhu.edu).

As with any publication with the Johns Hopkins name, divisions, departments, and offices within the Johns Hopkins Institutions should present a professional image in the materials they publish online. By using existing web development resources, we will be able to present a unified, consistent front to our visitors while maintaining the individuality of each department and office. Ultimately, these guidelines are intended to promote creativity and individual style while maintaining the preeminent reputation of Johns Hopkins Institutions.

Learn more about how your department can benefit from the CMS.

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Before beginning any Johns Hopkins Institutions web project, please contact the appropriate office in your area for assistance with guidelines, standards or existing programs.

If there is any doubt about the methods for collecting, storing, or displaying sensitive information on web sites, the Johns Hopkins legal departments (410-516-8128) should be contacted for a definitive answer about Hopkins' liability and responsibility.