“libguides @ wits : infolit through web 2.0 technology” xoliswa xanko1 commerce library...
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GAELIC SUMMER TRAINING CAMP15 NOVEMBER 2010
“LIBGUIDES @ WITS : INFOLIT THROUGH WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGY”
Xoliswa Xanko
Xoliswa XankoCommerce LibraryUniversity of the Witwatersrand
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OVERVIEW
Subject portals BackgroundMotivationElements of the subject portalLibguides Development at WitsReasons we changedElements of Wits LibguidesAdvantages and DisadvantagesExperiences, lessons learnt, & challengesConclusion
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DefinitionsSubject Portal LibGuide
“An online gateway that helps users to quickly & efficiently find reliable scholarly subject based
information in one place”Source:
Http://www.polytechnic.edu.na/libray/search/alldept.php
“a content management tool allowing librarians to organise and present library collections and services to users in a customisable fashion using Web 2.0 applications”
Source:
Libguides reviewed by Ellie Bushhousen, J Med Libr Assoc. Jan 2009
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Motivation
• Information overflow• Tight deadlines• Limited knowledge and awareness• Unstructured and ineffective searches• Increase in library web pages• Relevance of portals• Value add: Information literacy
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Elements of the Subject Portal
• Assignments Reference Sources Indexes / Databases Locating Subject Journals Web Resources Writing and presenting your work Library Resources
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Elements (cont…)
• Need Information? / Ask a Librarian Course Reserves Company Information Newspapers Current Awareness Statistics Other Libraries Guides and Tutorials
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Subject Portals: Old Model
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From Subject Portals To Libguides
• Reasons why we wanted changeAuthor access to guidesAll changes through WebmasterNeed of timely updatesLittle opportunity to innovateSingle scrolling page vs TabsUsage statistics
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Libguides
• Product from Springshare• 2009: Discussions to consider Libguides• March 2010: Trial access &
experimentation• April 2010: Funding finalised• May 2010: Subscription• June 2010: Training sessions for Librarians• July 2010: Libguides Team established
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Development of Wits Libguides
• Libguides TeamDecision: Migrate elements and content of old Subject PortalsDevelop a Wits Library Libguides
Template for guidanceBalance standardisation and creativityDevelop checklist for Quality Control
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Checklist for Quality Control
• Consistency tab names and order• Adjustments for disciplines• Colour & fonts• Use of Link boxes• Details of Librarian profile boxes
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Elements of Wits Libguides
• Home• Library Services• Reference Sources• Electronic Resources • Need Help• Useful web links• Basic steps in the Research Process
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Libguides
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Libguides
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Xoliswa Xanko 15
LIBGUIDES
ADVANTAGES
• Tailor-made guides• Flexibility• No coding knowledge• Auto generated content• Easy to navigate• Ease of including dynamic
content and multimedia• Increased usage of electronic
resources
• Attachments• Comprehensive usage
statistics• Feedback Box• Create back-up files• Multiple authors• Subject knowledge• Libguides Team
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LibGuides
Disadvantages
• Initial setup – time consuming• Intense & repeated training• Manual migration from old Portals to
Libguides• Not free
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Libguides
• Experiences & Lessons Learnt
Team approach is betterBenchmarkingValue-addNew skills and competencies Input & feedbackSharing templates Used as course guides, readers advisory, etc
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CHALLENGES
• Target key academics• Positive relationship• Demos to Schools• Cross linking School websites and Libguides• Possibility for Classroom & Libguides integration • Regular updates• Student Training• Presentations
- Senate Library Committee, 2011
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CONCLUSION
• Libguides are an effective, efficient, user friendly web 2.0 technology - a gateway to vast information resources
• What Libguides have done for Wits Personal gratificationSubject knowledgeIncreased usage of electronic resourcesInformation literate user
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Thank you.
Questions?