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Tag Archives: Libguides
Best Practices for Creating LibGuides
I previously reviewed two programs on LibGuides and UX principles. Although these programs were helpful, they didn’t answer some basic questions I had about creating LibGuides. After doing some follow-up research, I came up with my own list of best … Continue reading
What I Learned at Summer Camp (About UX Design Improvements for LibGuides)
I recently completed an instructional design certificate program. Since then, I’ve been noodling over the similarities between developing asynchronous educational materials for an LMS environment and creating online library instructional tools such as LibGuides. Therefore, I was excited to see … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration and Design Ideas, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Libguides, UX Design
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Making Lemons into Lemonade: Libraries and the Challenge of the Website Transition
by Ashley Ahlbrand At the beginning of the spring semester, our school transitioned to a new website with a more modern look but a much more rigid architecture. As often happens with new website launches, there were obstacles to overcome throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged faculty bibliography, Libguides, transition, web design, website
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Knowledge Management within an Academic Setting
Knowledge management or KM is a trending topic within the law library world. While KM is typically implemented within a law firm, it can also be used within a law school or government law library. How can we apply this … Continue reading
Posted in Issues in Law Librarianship, Library Statistics, Planning, Productivity, Uncategorized
Tagged Libguides, reference
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We Met in the Middle: A Review of ORALL’s Annual Meeting
Though a faithful attendee at AALL’s Annual Meeting each summer, I had not immersed myself in the regional associations. So I was pleased to attend the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Regional Association of Law Libraries this month to experience … Continue reading