Libguides 2 for academic libraries
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The document discusses the implementation of LibGuides 2 at Rhodes University Library, detailing the transition process from version 1 to version 2 and the involvement of library staff. It provides insights into best practices for migration, management, and continuous support from the provider, Springshare. Additionally, it highlights the roles and responsibilities of library administrators and encourages collaboration among staff.
Libguides 2 for academic libraries
- 1. LIBGUIDES 2 EC HELIG Branch SEMINAR, June 26th 2015 Rhode University Library RUL LibGuide Administrator: Fiona Still-Drewett
- 2. Libguides • via www.Springshare.com • Library technology vendor, started in 2007 • Specialise in web applications for libraries and educational institutions • Contact: Dave Ware • dware@springshare.com 30 day dedicated trials • RUL Costs in 2015 = < R30 000 (special deal for RU as early adopter plus includes LibAnswers)
- 3. Springshare products at RUL • RU implemented LibGuides in 2008 (partial uptake by subject librarians, 2011+ full uptake 18 guide owners, 70 guides) http://ru.za.libguides.com/ Subject Guides • Web publishing platform for libraries • Upgraded to include images & back up module in 2012 • LibAnswers added, live July 2013 http://ru.za.libanswers.com/ Ask a Librarian / Ask Us!
- 4. Libguides 2 • Migration from Version 1 to Version 2, no additional cost • Support from the Springshare – responsive to emails • Recommend a team of two to manage the transition, re administrative processes & communications to library staff • 7 Steps: request V2 site; play & learn; prepare content for migration; migrate content from V1 to V2; clean up; moving your V1 site to a new domain; go live
- 5. Libguides 2 • V1 Pre-migration clean up, all libguide owners i.e. remove unwanted content & check links working plus administrator functions. • Decide on migration date & initialise with Springshare • No more changes to V1 thereafter! • Creation of Libapps logins for staff re to view V2 • Review of data on V2 by library staff & administrator functions • Set date for going ‘live’ – i.e. review of V2 complete & new URL • Once live with V2, library staff can still view data on V1 for period 180 days
- 6. LibGuides 2 SELECT QUIET PERIOD/VACS • Allows staff to review V1 content • Aim to minimise time between migration of data to V2 and going live • (during this period Users van view LibGuides 1, but staff can not update or make changes to content) RUL PROCESS • Introduction & regular info. notices to library staff • Nov clean up • Nov 28th migration of data • Mid Feb went ‘live’ • Guide owners update profiles, and continue working with content • Introduce Users to new look guides!
- 7. LibGuides 2: Role of the administrator • Guide owner management (accounts/editing rights) • Statistical information & analysis • Design (overall look & feel) • Quality control (content) • Global editing • Database additions • Staff communique & training • Marketing • Identification of new subjects/topics
- 8. LibGuide 2 • Good luck to the SEALS colleagues! • RUL LibGuide Administrators ( Thandiwe Menze & Fiona Still- Drewett) happy to assist where we can e.g. sample communiques to library staff, administration • Contact: v.menze@ru.ac.za f.still@ru.ac.za • Example Subject guides, see: http://ru.za.libguides.com/Englishstudies RUL English http://libguides.sun.ac.za/psychology SUL Psychology • Thank you for listening • Questions?