Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites

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.

Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This authoritative LITA Guide covers responsive, mobile-first web design and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators.Are you looking for both theoretical and concrete ideas to implement to improve your LibGuides content? 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.

Introduction and Overview of LibGuides and LibAppsChapter 1 Good Foundations: Setting up Your LibGuides System for Easy Long-Term MaintenanceEmily Marie King, MSLS, College of Southern NevadaChapter 2 Manager, Librarian and Web Developer: How a Multidisciplinary Team Re-ImaginedLibAppsStefanie Metko, MLIS, Virginia TechLauren Pressley, University of WashingtonJonathan Bradley, PhD, Virginia TechChapter 3 Making the Case for Migration: Enhanced Functionality with LibGuides Version 2 CMSand the A-Z Database ListChristine Tobias, MLIS, Michigan State UniversityAdministering and Maintaining LibGuidesChapter 4 Using LibGuides CMS and Customized Templates to Create and Maintain Your LibraryWebsiteBrighid M. Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake UniversityChapter 5 LibGuides AdministrationPaul Thompson, The University of AkronChapter 6 LibGuides Administration: Roadmap to Engaging ContentJennifer W. Bazeley, Miami UniversityJennifer J. Natale, Miami UniversityElizabeth Sullivan, Miami UniversityChapter 7 Content Wrangling for LibGuides AdministratorsAida Marissa Smith, MLIS, American Public University SystemDesigning and Developing Effective LibGuidesChapter 8 Making User-Friendly Guides: Navigation and Content ConsiderationsJoshua Welker, MISLT, University of Missouri-ColumbiaChapter 9 To the Left, To the Left: Implementing & Using Side Navigation and Tabbed Boxes inLibGuidesJaleh Fazelian, MA, MLS, John Carroll UniversityMelissa Vetter, MSLIS, Washington University in St. LouisChapter 10 Making LibGuides Accessible to AllDanielle Skaggs, West Chester University of PennsylvaniaChapter 11 LibGuides: Creating Accessible User ExperiencesMelissa Fortson Green, The University of AlabamaPedagogy and Instruction with LibGuidesChapter 12 Infusing Pedagogy into LibGuidesElizabeth German, Texas A&M UniversityStephanie Graves, Texas A&M UniversityChapter 13 Access and Universal Design for Learning in LibGuides 2.0Kimberly Shotick, Northeastern Illinois UniversityChapter 14 LibGuides Two Ways: Teaching Information Literacy In and Out of the ClassroomLucinda Rush, MLIS, MME, Old Dominion UniversityChapter 15 Redesigning LibGuides as Online Learning ModulesMelissa Gomis, University of Michigan