Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), established in 1930 as North America’s first regional library system, is now the largest public library network in British Columbia. Serving over 810,000 residents across 26 locations, FVRL is guided by a mission to open minds and enable dreams, and a vision to enhance community well-being through access to knowledge, ideas, and experiences. The library values lifelong learning, open access, diversity, innovation, and intellectual freedom — principles reflected in both its services and its staff.
To better support its dynamic communities, FVRL undertook a comprehensive redesign of its public website. The project aimed to deliver a modern, accessible, and user-friendly platform that could more effectively showcase the full scope of FVRL’s offerings. They were seeking an innovative, flexible, and collaborative partner who could guide them through the process, not just in execution, but in strategic thinking. After an evaluation process, ImageX was selected as that partner.
Together we addressed usability and accessibility challenges with a comprehensive website refresh which held functionality and user experience as central pillars of the project. With vast amounts of content and complex taxonomies, the approach to content strategy and layout was critical. We delivered a flexible structure that empowered FVRL to manage and present their offerings clearly and effectively.
