What is LibGuides?
LibGuides is part of the LibApps suite of software (made by Springshare) that powers the Gleeson Library website. It is a content management system that we use to:
- Host and manage content for the library website — Includes the homepage, service pages, informational pages, policy pages, staff profiles, etc.
- Create and maintain research guides — Includes academic program/discipline guides, research basics guides, class guides, topics guides, and community engagement guides.
- Manage the Databases A-Z list — Brings all of the library’s research databases into a searchable, sortable interface.
- Build and share internal guides for library staff — Documentation for staff and student workers.
How To Use This Resource
This resource is for all staff that create and maintain LibGuides at Gleeson Library. It describes our local best practices for guide creation and maintenance, and outlines our web usability and accessibility standards for LibGuides content.
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Create a Guide
Make a guide and update the settings.
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Add Content to a Guide
Add pages, boxes, and content items.
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Publish a Guide
Review the publishing checklist and change the publication status.
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Manage Your Profile
Information about you and the work you do at the library.
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Usability & Accessibility
Make sure your guides are easy to use and accessible to everyone.
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Maintain Your Guides & Assets
Manage assets, check links, transfer or retire guides.