Innovative LibGuides Applications: Real World Examples

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

Table of 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