This document outlines objectives and best practices for subject guides created using LibGuides. It aims to improve the user experience of subject-specific resources, better assist students and faculty through online course support, and encourage faculty to embed library materials in courses. The document provides guidance on updating guide content efficiently and maintaining high-quality subject guides.

1. TWU SUBJECT GUIDES
[LibGuides]
Greg Hardin, M.L.S.

2. Objectives
● To improve both the user interface and experience
with subject specific resources and information
● To better assist TWU students and faculty through
online course-specific service
● To entice faculty to embed library resources into
Blackboard by providing course specific materials and
assistance
● To streamline the process of updating subject guide
content thus saving staff resources (i.e. efficient use of
time)

3. Subject Guides & Guidelines

4. Subject Guides & Guidelines

5. Databases Tab

6. Books Tab

7. Webpages Tab

8. Additional Resources Tab

9. Writing & Citing and more

10. Subject Guide Checklist
· Review database lists
· Review and evaluate ebook lists
· Add new book purchases
· Contact/email department head/faculty
· Review/update internet link lists
· Check web links – broken, redirected, outdated, etc
· Create/review/update course resources

11. Subject Guide Best Practices
● Input
● Guidelines
● Deliverables
● Essential and Enhanced Content
● Explore
● Evaluate

12. LibGuides Resources
● TWU Subject Guides: http://libguides.twu.edu/
● SpringShare: http://springshare.com/libguides/
● LibGuides Help & Documentation:
http://help.springshare.com/introlg
● SpringShare Lounge: http://springsharelounge.com/
● SpringShare Best Practices:
http://bestof.libguides.com/bestpractices
● Best of LibGuides (examples): http://bestof.libguides.com/

13. THANK YOU
Greg Hardin, M.L.S.
Reference Librarian
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Tx
ghardin@twu.edu
@ghardin