LibGuides/LibSites

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

• Dynamic Guide Creation: Build customized research or topic 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: IP restrictions, guide-level password protection, and secure document uploading means you're in charge of who sees what!

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, upcoming events, 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 library users. 
  
  
• 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 users 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 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.