enhancing the user experience with libguides
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from the 2013 OELMA Annual ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
LibGuides!Making the research experience for students kinder and gentler
Suzanne DixMiddle and Upper School Librarian
The Seven Hills SchoolCincinnati, OH
@suzannedix
7hills.libguides.com/oelmalibguides
2 Quick Disclaimers
I am a teacher-librarian and
therefore tech savvy.
I do not work for SpringShare.
SpringShare.com
Colleges and Universities
3110
Use of LibGuides
K-12
935
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?
@suzannedix
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