Integrating LibGuides into library websites / edited by Aaron W. Dobbs, Ryan L. Sittler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dobbs, Aaron W., editor.

Sittler, Ryan L., editor.

Series:

LITA guides.

Library Information Technology Association (LITA) guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

LibGuides.

Web applications in libraries.

Library Web sites.

Digital libraries--Management.

Digital libraries.

Library information networks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

"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 LibAppsAdministration and Management: Learn about the administrator's role in LibGuides and how you foster cooperation and integration between content creators and usersUsability and Accessibility: Using theoretical and concrete ideas, improve LibGuides content and user experiencePedagogy: Through tips and best practices, learn how to enhance the classroom experience by incorporating LibGuides into teachingLevel-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." -- provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and overview of LibGuides and LibApps

Good foundations : setting up your LibGuides system for easy long-term maintenance / Emily Marie King, MSLS, College of Southern Nevada

Manager, 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

Making 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

Using LibGuides CMS and customized templates to create and maintain your library website / Brighid M. Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake University

LibGuides administration / Paul Thompson, The University of Akron

LibGuides administration : roadmap to engaging content / Jennifer W. Bazeley, Miami University; Jennifer J. Natale, Miami University; Elizabeth Sullivan, Miami University

Content wrangling for LibGuides administrators / Aida Marissa Smith, MLIS, American Public University System

Designing and developing effective LibGuides

Making user-friendly guides : navigation and content considerations / Joshua Welker, MISLT, University of Missouri-Columbia

To 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

Making LibGuides accessible to all / Danielle Skaggs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

LibGuides : creating accessible user experiences / Melissa Fortson Green, The University of Alabama

Pedagogy and instruction with LibGuides

Infusing pedagogy into LibGuides / Elizabeth German, Texas A&M University; Stephanie Graves, Texas A&M University

Access and universal design for learning in LibGuides 2.0 / Kimberly Shotick, Northeastern Illinois University

LibGuides two ways : teaching information literacy in and out of the classroom / Lucinda Rush, MLIS, MME, Old Dominion University

Redesigning LibGuides as online learning modules / Melissa Gomis, University of Michigan.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed October 12, 2016).

ISBN:

9781442270343

OCLC:

958863845