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University Library: Faculty Resource--What is a LibGuide?

A guide dedicated to explaining the possibilities and benefits of LibGuides.

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LibGuides are a content management and information sharing system designed specifically for libraries.  The platform allows for easy navigation through and instruction on core and relevant resources in a particular subject, course, or assignment.

Furthermore, this platform effectively invites collaboration between librarians and instructors to meet the research needs.

 

The LibGuide platform allows us to:

  • Enable learners to master content by extending the learning experience.
  • Generate library--Course synergy at the point of need for the student.
  •  Organize relevant resources in your content area into one 24/7 accessible webpage, simply give your students the URL.
  • Combine features of social networks, wikis, and blogs on a particular subject.
  • Makes RSS and podcast feeds easy to use.
  • Update the information on the page, BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER you teach a research or library-related lesson, so students can have access to updated material.

 

Rich Text/Dynamic Content/Scripts - Enter any type of formatted text (including html), links, or dynamic javascript code. You can also embed custom scripts, iFrame, etc.

Simple Web Links - Enter a series of links inside the box. Each link has a title, url, and an optional short description which appears when the user hovers over the link.

Books from the Catalog - Describe any number of books and provide links to them from the Library Catalog.  Images of book covers can also be included.

Documents & Files - Allows uploading of any number of files to your guide.  Individual files cannot be larger than 5MB each.  Each file can have a short description (255 characters).

Embedded Media-The Embedded Media & Widgets box allows us to add video, audio, or any other widget on your guide.

 

To request a LibGuide or a revision of a LibGuide, contact the Librarian at library@ussa.edu.