Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites
1st Edition
Published on 7. October 2016
258 pages
978-1-4422-7034-3 (ISBN)
Description
Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This book covers responsive, mobile-first web design, and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators.
Topics covered include:
Introduction: If you're new to LibGuides, learn the ins and outs as well as how to maximize functionality through the use of the new version and LibApps
Administration and Management: Learn about the administrator's role in LibGuides and how you foster cooperation and integration between content creators and users
Usability and Accessibility: Using theoretical and concrete ideas, improve LibGuides content and user experience
Pedagogy: Through tips and best practices, learn how to enhance the classroom experience by incorporating LibGuides into teaching
Level-up your LibGuides content with improved accessibility and usability. Imbue your LibGuides instructional support with sound pedagogical theory. It's great to have a useful, accessible site as a starting point. Take your LibGuides to the next level using sound pedagogical design and practices. Through detailed instructions and real life examples, this authoritative LITA Guide provides you with the tools and knowledge to enhance and invigorate your LibGuides experience.
Topics covered include:
Introduction: If you're new to LibGuides, learn the ins and outs as well as how to maximize functionality through the use of the new version and LibApps
Administration and Management: Learn about the administrator's role in LibGuides and how you foster cooperation and integration between content creators and users
Usability and Accessibility: Using theoretical and concrete ideas, improve LibGuides content and user experience
Pedagogy: Through tips and best practices, learn how to enhance the classroom experience by incorporating LibGuides into teaching
Level-up your LibGuides content with improved accessibility and usability. Imbue your LibGuides instructional support with sound pedagogical theory. It's great to have a useful, accessible site as a starting point. Take your LibGuides to the next level using sound pedagogical design and practices. Through detailed instructions and real life examples, this authoritative LITA Guide provides you with the tools and knowledge to enhance and invigorate your LibGuides experience.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
60 b/w photos; 10 tables
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-7034-3 (9781442270343)
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Aaron W. Dobbs | Ryan L. Sittler
Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites
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10/2016
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Persons
Aaron W. Dobbs is an Associate Professor - Scholarly Communication and Electronic Resources Librarian at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Aaron manages the library website, fully managed in LibGuides, and lives in the future as often as possible. His previous publication and presentation topics include: LibGuides, web design, future planning, and library assessment. His current research areas include library assessment and anticipating future users' research skills, needs, and background assumptions. Aaron can be contacted via email at aaron@thelibrarian.org and via Twitter: @awd.
Ryan L. Sittler, PhD is an Associate Professor - Instructional Technology/Information Literacy Librarian at California University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in Communications Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his research interests are in information literacy and educational media design for learning and performance improvement. Previous publication topics include instructional technology as it applies to librarians, information literacy teaching and learning, and LibGuides utilization. Ryan can be contacted via email at sittler@calu.edu or via Twitter: @ryanlsittler.
Ryan L. Sittler, PhD is an Associate Professor - Instructional Technology/Information Literacy Librarian at California University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in Communications Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his research interests are in information literacy and educational media design for learning and performance improvement. Previous publication topics include instructional technology as it applies to librarians, information literacy teaching and learning, and LibGuides utilization. Ryan can be contacted via email at sittler@calu.edu or via Twitter: @ryanlsittler.
Content
Introduction and Overview of LibGuides and LibApps
Chapter 1Good Foundations: Setting up Your LibGuides System for Easy Long-Term Maintenance
Emily Marie King, MSLS, College of Southern Nevada
Chapter 2Manager, Librarian and Web Developer: How a Multidisciplinary Team Re-Imagined
LibApps
Stefanie Metko, MLIS, Virginia Tech
Lauren Pressley, University of Washington
Jonathan Bradley, PhD, Virginia Tech
Chapter 3Making the Case for Migration: Enhanced Functionality with LibGuides Version 2 CMS
and the A-Z Database List
Christine Tobias, MLIS, Michigan State University
Administering and Maintaining LibGuides
Chapter 4Using LibGuides CMS and Customized Templates to Create and Maintain Your Library
Website
Brighid M. Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake University
Chapter 5LibGuides Administration
Paul Thompson, The University of Akron
Chapter 6LibGuides Administration: Roadmap to Engaging Content
Jennifer W. Bazeley, Miami University
Jennifer J. Natale, Miami University
Elizabeth Sullivan, Miami University
Chapter 7Content Wrangling for LibGuides Administrators
Aida Marissa Smith, MLIS, American Public University System
Designing and Developing Effective LibGuides
Chapter 8Making User-Friendly Guides: Navigation and Content Considerations
Joshua Welker, MISLT, University of Missouri-Columbia
Chapter 9To the Left, To the Left: Implementing & Using Side Navigation and Tabbed Boxes in
LibGuides
Jaleh Fazelian, MA, MLS, John Carroll University
Melissa Vetter, MSLIS, Washington University in St. Louis
Chapter 10Making LibGuides Accessible to All
Danielle Skaggs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Chapter 11LibGuides: Creating Accessible User Experiences
Melissa Fortson Green, The University of Alabama
Pedagogy and Instruction with LibGuides
Chapter 12Infusing Pedagogy into LibGuides
Elizabeth German, Texas A&M University
Stephanie Graves, Texas A&M University
Chapter 13Access and Universal Design for Learning in LibGuides 2.0
Kimberly Shotick, Northeastern Illinois University
Chapter 14LibGuides Two Ways: Teaching Information Literacy In and Out of the Classroom
Lucinda Rush, MLIS, MME, Old Dominion University
Chapter 15Redesigning LibGuides as Online Learning Modules
Melissa Gomis, University of Michigan
Chapter 1Good Foundations: Setting up Your LibGuides System for Easy Long-Term Maintenance
Emily Marie King, MSLS, College of Southern Nevada
Chapter 2Manager, Librarian and Web Developer: How a Multidisciplinary Team Re-Imagined
LibApps
Stefanie Metko, MLIS, Virginia Tech
Lauren Pressley, University of Washington
Jonathan Bradley, PhD, Virginia Tech
Chapter 3Making the Case for Migration: Enhanced Functionality with LibGuides Version 2 CMS
and the A-Z Database List
Christine Tobias, MLIS, Michigan State University
Administering and Maintaining LibGuides
Chapter 4Using LibGuides CMS and Customized Templates to Create and Maintain Your Library
Website
Brighid M. Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake University
Chapter 5LibGuides Administration
Paul Thompson, The University of Akron
Chapter 6LibGuides Administration: Roadmap to Engaging Content
Jennifer W. Bazeley, Miami University
Jennifer J. Natale, Miami University
Elizabeth Sullivan, Miami University
Chapter 7Content Wrangling for LibGuides Administrators
Aida Marissa Smith, MLIS, American Public University System
Designing and Developing Effective LibGuides
Chapter 8Making User-Friendly Guides: Navigation and Content Considerations
Joshua Welker, MISLT, University of Missouri-Columbia
Chapter 9To the Left, To the Left: Implementing & Using Side Navigation and Tabbed Boxes in
LibGuides
Jaleh Fazelian, MA, MLS, John Carroll University
Melissa Vetter, MSLIS, Washington University in St. Louis
Chapter 10Making LibGuides Accessible to All
Danielle Skaggs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Chapter 11LibGuides: Creating Accessible User Experiences
Melissa Fortson Green, The University of Alabama
Pedagogy and Instruction with LibGuides
Chapter 12Infusing Pedagogy into LibGuides
Elizabeth German, Texas A&M University
Stephanie Graves, Texas A&M University
Chapter 13Access and Universal Design for Learning in LibGuides 2.0
Kimberly Shotick, Northeastern Illinois University
Chapter 14LibGuides Two Ways: Teaching Information Literacy In and Out of the Classroom
Lucinda Rush, MLIS, MME, Old Dominion University
Chapter 15Redesigning LibGuides as Online Learning Modules
Melissa Gomis, University of Michigan
