Full Description
Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples shows both new and experienced users methods to utilize the platform in ways that they may not have previously considered. This includes topics such as website and learning management system integration, digital collections, data-drive decision-making, information literacy instruction, library administration, and a system-wide case study. Each chapter features ideas that you can implement immediately, or over time, as is appropriate to your own needs. Further, they are adaptable—tweak as you see fit!
Divided into sections, this book examines different uses and approaches to LibGuides:
· Website and learning management system (LMS) integration: examine how LibGuides can be used as, or closely integrated with, the library website and/or your institutions' LMS. Various examples are provided that you may be able to adapt at your own organization. Not every solution worked as anticipated—our authors address this, as well.
· Digital collections: Two alternate approaches are presented. One looks at exhibitions and their application as outreach tools. The other looks at creating a digital museum within LibGuides. These are "can't miss" chapters for those that wish to more deeply explore digital collections and LibGuides viability.
· Data-drive decision-making: Learn how some institutions are mining and utilizing data collected within LibApps/LibGuides. In both cases, the data examined helped institutions to improve library services while articulating a clear purpose (and use) for each data point.
· Information literacy: Explore two different methods for revamping your instruction program through utilization of the platform.
· Library administration: Discover how internal and external processes may be augmented through the use of LibApps/LibGuides.
· System-wide case study: See how a community college system in North Carolina has each implemented (or not) LibApps/LibGuides on their respective campuses. This section shows how different institutions may decide to use the platform in different ways—all while attempting to improve their own services.
Upon completion of this authoritative LITA Guide, readers will come away with the knowledge and tools to maximize their LibGuides experience
Contents
Website Integration
Chapter 1 LibGuides as Library Homepage: Rebuilding the LibGuides Default Template
Jeremy Hall, University of North Florida
Chapter 2 Incorporating LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibGuides into a WordPress Library
Website
Christa E. Poparad, MSLIS, College of Charleston
Angela R. Flenner, MLIS, MSHP, College of Charleston
Chapter 3 Enhancing LibGuides Usability and Discoverability within a Complex Library
Presence
Lisa Campbell, University of Michigan
Ken Varnum, University of Michigan
Albert Bertram, University of Michigan
Chapter 4 Leveraging LibGuides as a EZProxy Notifications Interface
Jason Bengtson, MLIS, MA, Kansas State University
Learning Management System Integration
Chapter 5 Strategies for Success: Building LibApps in Moodle That Students Will Use
Lydia Willoughby, MLIS, MA, State University of New York at New Paltz
Meghan L. Dowell, MLIS, Beloit College
Chapter 6 Using LibGuides as a Learning Management System: An Exploratory Study
Sharon Whitfield, Rowan University
Susan Cavanaugh, Rowan University
Catherine Marchetta, Rowan University
Digital Collections
Chapter 7 Using LibGuides to Build a Digital Museum Website
Scott Salzman, Furman University
Christy Allen, Furman University
Chapter 8 Exhibition LibGuides as Outreach Tools
Jennifer Schnabel, The Ohio State University
Brigitte Billeaudeaux, University of Memphis
Cody Behles, University of Memphis
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Chapter 9 Maximizing LibAnswers Data to Drive Workflow Processes
Andrea Hebert, Louisiana State University
Alice L. Daugherty, Louisiana State University
David Dunaway, Louisiana State University
Chapter 10 Pay Attention to the Data behind the Curtain: Leveraging LibGuides Analytics for
Maximum Impact
Jamie L. Emery, MS, Saint Louis University
Sarah E. Fancher, MS, Saint Louis University
Information Literacy
Chapter 11 Reimagining Reference and Instruction with LibCalendar
Amanda Peach, Berea College
Chapter 12 Using LibGuides to Create Modular Library Research Lessons for Distance
Learners
Melissa Cornwell, Norwich University
Library Administration
Chapter 13 Using LibGuides to Facilitate Systematic Staff Training
Stephanie Lee Weiss, University of North Florida
Lauren Newton, University of North Florida
Chapter 14 Not Just for Students: Non-Instructional Applications of LibGuides
Lance Day, MSW, MLIS, Samford University
Carla T. Waddell, MLIS, Samford University
Jane C. Daugherty, MLIS, Samford University
Lauren M. Young, MLIS, MA, AHIP, Samford University
System-Wide Case Study
Chapter 15 Exploring How North Carolina Community College Libraries Are Using
LibGuides
Suvanida Duangudom, MLS, Wake Technical Community College
Melanie Gnau, MSLS, Wake Technical Community College
