Web 2.0 for Library 2.0

LibGuides enables libraries to share information with users in a web 2.0 world. Using LibGuides, librarians create useful content, share knowledge, and promote library resources to the community. The system is integrated with Facebook, and LibGuides widgets distribute library content to other websites, blogs, and courseware systems. LibGuides connects you with patrons, wherever they are.

Any type of content (including web 2.0 media) can be put into LibGuides. Academic, Public, and School Libraries use LibGuides to create subject guides, information portals, course resources, community guides, research tips, etc.

Google Schmoogle

Sure, your patrons can use Google and online databases to find information. But you, the librarian, are the key to successful research. Nobody knows research better! With LibGuides you help patrons find stuff they need and show them information they didn't even know existed. Patrons can also chat with you and ask questions in real time, while they are doing research.

Every month, LibGuides get 3+ Million page views (across all client libraries), proving that patrons are finding their librarian-prepared guides incredibly useful! Our libraries tell us the response from their community has been fantastic. Check out the reviews.

Connect With Patrons

  • Every librarian has a profile page, listing all their guides & contact info.
  • Users can participate in polls, rate resources, and leave comments inside guides.
  • Everything published in LibGuides is instantly available in Facebook.
  • LibGuides Widgets display LibGuides content on any webpage, courseware system, blog, or a social network.
  • Users can chat with librarians in real time, and subscribe to email updates whenever new guides are published.

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