A “LibGuide” is a web 2.0 library pathfinder, a comprehensive way to share knowledge with audiences. Using the LibGuide platform, you can:
- write informational articles
- upload videos tutorials (or other desired image-based media)
- link to databases
- link to books (tool used allows inclusion of cover art – very cool!)
- create interactive polls
- embed widgets for social media sites (Facebook & Twitter)
- allow for RSS feeds
- collect comments on the usefulness of each pathfinder tool
- etc., etc., etc., (anything Web/Library 2.0)
The two LibGuides I created are:
Pathfinder for a Folklore class geared toward upper-level college students: http://libraryschool.campusguides.com/KelliBragg_Folktales
Pathfinder for military librarians: http://bama-slis.libguides.com/KelliBragg_Military
To learn more about LibGuides: http://www.springshare.com/libguides/