4. Examples of LibGuides Uses
• Course guide – librarian and instructor
collaborate to create guide
• General resource guide – a “how to” for
library resources and services
• Faculty/staff guide – assistance in finding
research funding. Also highlight the
connection between the library and research.
5. Customizable
• Guides are very customizable, but some
institutions standardize look and available
features
• Can rename, reorder pages and content on
pages
• Large community of LibGuides users – can
view and glean ideas from others’ pages
10. Add value to pages –
create interest in your
guide
Combined RSS Feed from
Scopus and Web of Science –
used Yahoo Pipes and
Feedburner to set up feeds
11. “Steal” ideas from
others’ guides
Created Slideshare acct
(similar to YouTube) and
uploaded code into
‘Embedded Video’ box
15. Link to pages in guides
created at other
locations (with
permission)
This page developed by
Deborah Lee, Ph.D,
Mississippi State
University. Used with
permission
16. Help and Ideas
• SpringShare Community Group
– Ask for demo account
– Create and save guides – free!!
• Browse other public guides within LibGuides
– Can add pages or parts of pages from other guides
• Libguides are fun and easy to create
20. Value
• Allows librarians to repackage information and
tailor it to their constituents.
• Adds value to information by making it more
useful and easier to interpret.
• Allows collaboration within the library and
with other departments in your institution.
• Emphasizes the connection between the
library and other essential campus functions.