LibGuides

LibGuides is designed specifically for libraries as a user-friendly platform for creating, curating, and sharing information.

• Dynamic Guide Creation: Build customized research, course, or subject guides. Organize and present information in an accessible format.
  
  
• Intuitive Design Tools: Drag-and-drop design tools let you and your team effortlessly create eye-catching guides that are easy to navigate.
  
  
• Instant Updates: Keep your library's resources up to date with real-time updates and make quick global changes with mapped content.
  
  
• Access Controls: You decide whether a guide is public, private, or requires a password. Map relevant content directly into courses with our LTI tool.

Design a website that can be easily updated, matches your institution's branding, and seamlessly integrates with your other Springshare tools.

• Fully Customizable: Highlight bookable spaces or equipment, visiting lecturers, FAQs & more. Design a website tailored to your users and make updates with ease!
  
  
• Digital Resources: Provide easy access to eBooks, databases, research guides, and other online materials for students and staff. 
  
  
• Affordable & Service-Oriented: Choose a cost-effective solution for budget-conscious libraries, backed by a support team with library expertise.
  
  
• Responsive Design: Ensure your site looks great on any screen size and is up to date with the latest accessibility standards.

With A-Z Resources, you can easily organize and showcase your library’s resources and databases.

• Comprehensive Resource Lists: List and categorize all your library’s resources, including digital materials, research tools, and open access resources.
  
  
• Intuitive Search: Allow users to quickly find and access library resources and databases with a simple, searchable A-Z list format.
  
  
• Enhanced Discoverability: Organize resources with filters and sorting. Flag assets to highlight what's new, popular, or a best bet.
  
  
• Practical Insights: Analyze data to discover A-Z List views, database clicks, and referrer URLs, and make informed decisions.  

Create a centralized, secure intranet for your library staff to easily access essential resources and stay informed.

• Centralized Information Hub: Keep all essential staff resources, like policies, meeting notes, and training materials, in one organized location.
  
  
• Secure & Accessible: Ensure staff can easily access important information while maintaining security and privacy within the platform.
  
  
• Customizable Structure: Tailor the intranet to fit your library’s specific needs and workflows, making it easy to update and manage.
  
  
• Enhanced Collaboration: Keep team members informed and connected, enabling seamless communication for improved library service.

Keep students and staff up to date on all things happening at the library with blogs and discussion boards.

• Improve Communication: Set up standalone blogs to share library news and updates. Create tailored guide blogs for specific departments, majors, or topics.
  
  
• Reach Your Readers: Notify subscribers through emails and your dedicated RSS feeds, and reach new readers with embeddable widgets.
  
  
• Build Community: Create engaging content and provide a space to add comments, share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback.
  
  
• Start the Discussion: Use internal or public-facing discussion boards to share updates, delegate tasks, and brainstorm ideas.