Enhancing the User Experience with LibGuides

LibGuides!Making the research experience for students kinder and gentler

Suzanne DixMiddle and Upper School Librarian

The Seven Hills SchoolCincinnati, OH

suzanne.dix@7hills.org

@suzannedix

7hills.libguides.com/oelmalibguides

2 Quick Disclaimers

I am a teacher-librarian and

therefore tech savvy.

I do not work for SpringShare.

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Use of LibGuides

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Why do students like LibGuides?

• Visually stimulating

• Simplifies the jumping off point

• Offers reminders or hints of what they can try next

• Connects the print collection with the digital

Why do teachers like LibGuides?

• Allows for greater collaboration and opportunities for co-teaching with the librarian

• Gives teachers a permanent link to share with students for long-term research

• Helps to guide students away from Google

Why do librarians LibGuides?

• Sheds light on what we do!

• Easily customizable yet offers a consistent and professional-looking layout, creates a brand

• Sharing network among other LibGuide Librarians – such generosity!

• iPad compatible

• Bridges the school library to the academic library

Best of LibGuides

Today’s keynote is available to you @7hills.libguides.com/oelmalibguides

Questions?

suzanne.dix@7hills.org

@suzannedix

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