Footer Global & Footer Global Lite

This web component adds a branded footer to applications maintained by the library.

Versions

There are two versions of the footer:

• Footer Global: Standard footer matching the library website with full customization options
• Footer Global Lite: Streamlined footer with simplified content structure

Key Features

• Automatic Updates: Once installed, the component automatically receives updates when new versions are released
• Preset Configurations: Use archives presets for instant setup with common defaults
• Full Customization: Override any preset value or create completely custom configurations
• Flexible Content: Custom headings, links, contact info, social media, and branding options
• Library-Specific Features: Optional breadcrumbs and login links for LibGuides integration

Installing

Footer Global

<!-- Add the component -->
<footer-global></footer-global>

<!-- Include the JavaScript -->
<script type="module" src="https://media.library.caltech.edu/cl-webcomponents/footer-global.js"></script>

Footer Global Lite

<!-- Add the component -->
<footer-global-lite></footer-global-lite>

<!-- Include the JavaScript -->
<script type="module" src="https://media.library.caltech.edu/cl-webcomponents/footer-global-lite.js"></script>

Quick Start with Presets

The footer defaults to library settings, or you can use the archives attribute to automatically configure all contact information, branding, and social media links for archives.

Library Default Values

Default Values: - Email: library@caltech.edu - Phone: 626-395-3405 - Library Name: Caltech Library - Mail Code: Mail Code 1-43 - Logo: Library logo - Instagram: @caltechlibrary - YouTube: Caltech Library channel - Donate Link: https://library.caltech.edu/about/support

Archives Preset

<footer-global archives></footer-global>

Default Values: - Email: archives@caltech.edu - Phone: (626) 395-2704 - Library Name: Caltech Library
Archives & Special Collections - Mail Code: Mail Code B215A-74 - Logo: Archives logo - Instagram: @caltecharchives - YouTube: Caltech Library channel - Donate Link: https://library.caltech.edu/archives/about/donate

Overriding Preset Values

You can use a preset and override specific values:

<footer-global archives
  phone="626-555-1234"
  donate-link="https://example.com/donate">
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/about">About</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/contact">Contact</a>
</footer-global>

Full Customization

For application-specific footers or unique configurations, use the custom attribute to take full control over the first column.

Note: The customization examples below use footer-global, but the same attributes work for footer-global-lite. The only difference is the component name.

Understanding the custom Attribute

The custom attribute is a special flag that: - Hides the default library hours content in column 1 - Hides the “Hours” heading (unless you provide a custom header attribute) - Adjusts column widths for better layout with custom content

Behavior: - <footer-global> → Shows “Hours” heading + library hours - <footer-global custom> → Column 1 is completely empty (no heading, no hours) - <footer-global custom header="Links"> → Shows “Links” heading, no hours

This gives you a clean slate to add your own content without the default library hours appearing.

Custom Heading

Add a custom heading to the first column:

<footer-global
  custom
  header="Digital Collections">
</footer-global>

Tip: If you don’t provide a header attribute, the heading will be hidden entirely, giving you maximum flexibility for your custom content.

Custom Links in First Column

The first column displays custom links specific to your application.

Default Content (without customization): - Footer Global: Library Hours - Footer Global Lite: Default links for Home and Return to Top

To add custom links:

<footer-global
  custom
  header="Quick Links">

  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/about">About</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/help">Help</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/contact">Contact</a>

</footer-global>

Required attributes on each link: - slot="custom-links" - Pulls content into Shadow DOM - class="custom-links" - Applies proper styling and hover states

Custom Phone and Email

Override the default contact information:

<footer-global
  custom
  header="Digital Collections"
  phone="626-555-0100"
  email="digcoll@caltech.edu">

  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/about">About</a>

</footer-global>

Custom Social Media Links

Customize Instagram, YouTube, and RSS links (Footer Global only):

Default behavior: - Instagram and YouTube default to library profiles - RSS has no default; icon only appears if URL is provided

<footer-global
  custom
  header="Your Application"
  instagram="https://instagram.com/yourprofile"
  youtube="https://youtube.com/yourchannel"
  rss="https://yoursite.edu/feed">

  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="#">Link 1</a>

</footer-global>

Custom Library Name and Link

Change the library name and where it links to (Footer Global only):

Default: “Caltech Library” linking to https://library.caltech.edu/

<footer-global
  custom
  library-name="Special Collections"
  library-link="https://library.caltech.edu/special-collections">
</footer-global>

For multi-line library names, use <br> in the value:

<footer-global
  custom
  library-name="Caltech Library<br>Special Collections">
</footer-global>

Custom Mail Code

Override the mail code while keeping the standard Caltech address (Footer Global only):

Default: Library mail code (Mail Code 1-43)

Address (always the same): 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125-4300

<footer-global
  custom
  mail-code="Mail Code 555-01">
</footer-global>

Custom Logo

Switch between library and archives branding:

<!-- Library logo (default) -->
<footer-global logo="library"></footer-global>

<!-- Archives logo -->
<footer-global logo="archives"></footer-global>

Custom Donate Link

Override the donate link URL:

Default: - Library: https://library.caltech.edu/about/support - Archives: https://library.caltech.edu/archives/about/donate

<footer-global
  custom
  donate-link="https://example.com/custom-donate">
</footer-global>

Library Website-Specific Features

These features are designed specifically for LibGuides and library website integration.

LibGuides Login Link

Adds a staff login link to the bottom right of the footer:

<footer-global
  library
  libguides-login="true">
</footer-global>

Requirements: - Page must have element with id="s-lib-footer-login-link" containing the login link - The footer will mirror this link into the component

Breadcrumbs

Displays LibGuides breadcrumb navigation in the footer:

<footer-global
  library
  breadcrumbs="true">
</footer-global>

Requirements: - Page must have breadcrumb navigation with id="s-lib-bc" - The footer will clone this breadcrumb trail into the component - Breadcrumbs automatically align with the first column

Complete Example

Here’s a fully customized footer using all available options:

<footer-global
  custom
  header="Digital Collections"
  phone="626-555-0100"
  email="digcoll@caltech.edu"
  instagram="https://instagram.com/yourprofile"
  youtube="https://youtube.com/yourchannel"
  rss="https://yoursite.edu/feed"
  library-name="Caltech Library<br>Digital Collections"
  library-link="https://library.caltech.edu/digital"
  mail-code="Mail Code DC-123"
  logo="library"
  libguides-login="true"
  breadcrumbs="true">

  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/about">About</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/browse">Browse</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/search">Search</a>
  <a slot="custom-links" class="custom-links" href="/help">Help</a>

</footer-global>

Debugging

The component includes console logging for troubleshooting. Messages include:

• 🪶 Custom content detection
• 🔗 Breadcrumb mirroring status
• ℹ️ Element not found warnings
• 🧪 LibGuides feature activation

Check your browser’s developer console for these messages if content isn’t displaying as expected.

Attribute Reference

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