Some rough notes from the libguides session at NCLA.
Jennifer Ballance from CPCC
- template: same format so students know where to expect something
- remember to unpublish class guides at summer break; ensures that content is current
- use internally for sharing teaching information; commonly asked questions
Randall from Elon University
- sharing in the community; springshares help is very
- establish rules for the guides – only pics and no avatars
Michelle Cosby from NC Central law library
- managing libguides on campuses with multiple libraries/ libguide account – be sure to create unique accounts
- they have student desk workers and interns help out in creating libguides
- “libguides are lifesavers” launch party with raffle
Jenny Dale at UNCG
- discussed process for deciding to go with libguides
- as always an engaging presenter!
Nina Exner at NC A&T
- process at a&t
- cross linking guides
Susan Neilson at wake county libraries
- almost thought about getting rid of subject guides and then decided to give libguides a try.
- reading lists at contra costa public libraries
- link stats only work in link boxes and not rich txt boxes
- not integrate as easily into catalog for readers advisory
Anders at GTCC
- early adopters of libguides
- had to adjust the color scheme after whole website changed
Kathy shields at High Point U
- had general log in so anyone could change guide; also allows for generic “librarian” on side of generic guides like citation guides
- poll everywhere!!
