LibGuides Best Practices

Before You Get Started...

• Avoid duplicating existing guides — Review our published guides to ensure you’re not creating a guide that already exists.
  • Research Guides — Check Research Guides before creating academic program / discipline guides, class guides, research basics guides, or community engagement guides.
  • Internal documentation — Check Library Staff Guides and Library Staff Resources before creating departmental documentation or any other internal-facing content.
  • General library information — Check with UX & Web Design Librarian before creating a new guide about library services, collections, or policies.
• Consult with library colleagues — If your guide’s subject is outside your liaison areas or job portfolio, consult with the appropriate colleagues in the library.
• Engage campus partners — Reach out to faculty, student groups, research centers, or others to ensure your guide aligns with their needs.