Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites

Aaron W. Dobbs (Ed.)

ISBN 10: 1442270330 / ISBN 13: 9781442270336

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2016

About this Item

Editor(s): Dobbs, Aaron W.; Sittler, Ryan L. Series: LITA Guides. Num Pages: 258 pages, 60 black & white halftones, 10 tables. BIC Classification: GLC; GLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 394. . 2016. Paperback. . . . .

Seller Inventory # V9781442270336

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442270330
• ISBN 13: 9781442270336
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Integrating LibGuides into Library Websites introduces ideas and options for both newer users and administrators. This authoritative LITA Guides covers responsive, mobile-first web design and provides overviews and in-depth information for LibGuides authors and administrators. Are you looking for both theoretical and concrete ideas to implement to improve your LibGuides content? Level-up your LibGuides content with improved accessibility and usability. Imbue your LibGuides instructional support with sound pedagogical theory. It’s great to have a useful, accessible site as a starting point. Take your LibGuides to the next level using sound pedagogical design and practices.

About the Author

Aaron W. Dobbs is an Associate Professor – Scholarly Communication and Electronic Resources Librarian at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Aaron manages the library website, fully managed in LibGuides, and lives in the future as often as possible. His previous publication and presentation topics include: LibGuides, web design, future planning, and library assessment. His current research areas include library assessment and anticipating future users' research skills, needs, and background assumptions. Aaron can be contacted via email at aaron@thelibrarian.org and via Twitter: @awd.

Ryan L. Sittler, PhD is an Associate Professor – Instructional Technology/Information Literacy Librarian at California University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in Communications Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his research interests are in information literacy and educational media design for learning and performance improvement. Previous publication topics include instructional technology as it applies to librarians, information literacy teaching and learning, and LibGuides utilization. Ryan can be contacted via email at sittler@calu.edu or via Twitter: @ryanlsittler.