The Gold Standard for Libraries
The most widely used system for creating research guides and sharing knowledge. Reuse guide templates, share content, and help patrons focus their library research - all with LibGuides.
A BETTER WAY TO START LIBRARY RESEARCH
Are your patrons using Google and Wikipedia when doing library research? Introduce them to LibGuides - the librarian created portals to high quality research information. You, the librarian, are the key to successful research. Nobody knows research better! With LibGuides you help patrons find the stuff they need and show them information they didn't even know existed. LibGuides' flexibility and ease of use empowers librarians of any technical skill level to quickly and effortlessly create content-rich, web 2.0 multimedia guides.
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CREATE ENGAGING CONTENT
LibGuides' authoring tools are easy to use, and no html knowledge is required. You can easily create engaging multi-media content and embed videos, catalog items, rss feeds, widgets, etc. |
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MOBILE AND TABLET FRIENDLY
LibAnswers & LibChat are mobile-friendly right from the start. All pages are optimized for mobile browsers, and we don't use Flash, so chat works on any smartphone, tablet, or computer. |
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DETAILED USAGE REPORTS
Once you create your guides, the system keeps detailed statistics on their use. Create in-depth content usage reports. You can also embed
other statistics-tracking tools (e.g. Google Analytics) into your LibGuides. |
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VIBRANT AND HELPFUL COMMUNITY
Reuse guide templates, share content and best practices with tens of thousands librarians world-wide. Our helpful community is one of LibGuides' best assets. More... |
CREATE, COLLABORATE, CONTRIBUTE
Our easy-to-use tools enable you to effortlessly create and maintain beautiful guides. You can collaborate with colleagues on creating guides, you can co-own guides with other users, and you can also contribute your templates to the community. There are hundreds of thousands of guides you can use for inspiration, and for templates when creating your own content.
- 250,000 GUIDES BY 53,500 LIBRARIANS. 90M MONTHLY PAGE VIEWS, 5.2M USERS.
IDEAL SOLUTION FOR ALL LIBRARY TYPES
Thousands of academic, public, special, and school libraries worldwide use LibGuides - it is a versatile tool for any library. Academic libraries use it for course and research guides, and as an aid in Library instruction. Public libraries create research portals, book club pages, guides for job-seekers, young readers, and local teachers. Special libraries create customized research guides for their patrons. School libraries help prepare students for college-level research methods and tools. Learn more about the many features of LibGuides.
GUIDE EXAMPLES
- We have compiled some great guides from our clients on special site we call Best Of LibGuides. Check it out - http://bestof.libguides.com.
- LibGuides Community Site is another useful resource - it indexes all publicly accessible guides. Search by title, institution, author, etc. http://community.libguides.com.
UPGRADE TO LIBGUIDES CMS
LibGuides CMS is an enhanced version of LibGuides, customized for managing large amounts of content, for creating library websites, and for fine-tuning guide customizations, access controls, and account levels.
Check out LibGuides CMS to learn whether it's the right tool for your library.
CUSTOM DOMAIN INCLUDED
With LibGuides you get a custom domain of your choice so your patrons access guides and content like it's a seamless part of your library website.
The look and feel of the LibGuides system is fully customizable as well. Check out great examples of LibGuides system customizations.
