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LibGuides Basics Workshop

Introduction to the LibGuides system and content creator interface

Multiple types of assets can go in the same box - in any order

From the A-Z List...

  • Free or subscription resources can be collected in the A-Z list
  • Admin editing only
  • A-Z items do not duplicate if you make a copy of a guide or box

From the Asset List...

Quick Topic Search

Advanced Search

Rich text items and their contents are not stored as assets, but can be used to contain text, images, or headings. Headings or horizontal rules in a rich-text item can also be used to break up lists of assets within a box. 

Reusable Content

  • Most content is added as a reusable item to either the A-Z list or the Asset List
    • Rich text content is not stored in the asset list, but can be reused
  • Assets can be mapped to multiple guides
  • Some fields can be customized for each unique mapping
    • Different asset types have different customizable fields
  • Boxes of content and entire pages can reused

 

Benefits

  • Updating links or descriptions is very easy
  • Statistics are collected on almost all asset types

Keep in mind...

  • Making a change to an Original asset, whether in a guide or from the asset list will change every instance 
  • Always search for an asset before creating a new one to reduce asset proliferation
  • Naming assets for discovery is very important and also helps with accessibility
  • Copying an entire box, page, or guide that contains assets will duplicate every single one