Jinfo: Product review of Springshare LibGuides

Product review of Springshare LibGuides
Jinfo Report

12th October 2016

Abstract

Springshare LibGuides is a content management platform which allows librarians to curate knowledge and share information by creating online Guides on any topic, subject, or course.

This review:

Introduces the company and its related products
Explains the value to its users of the LibGuides
Provides contact details
Looks at coverage including the development of different types of content over time, and how content can be customised easily to match institutional branding
Outlines the two versions of the LibGuides, one with added functionality
Gives a detailed description of the function and types of Guides that can be used
Explains how to create Guides and organise content
Shows how librarians may use Guides to improve interaction with their user communities and help showcase library resources
Looks at training and help available
Covers the limited number of competitors such as SubjectsPlus
Explains the pricing model.

Reviewed by: Sophie Alexander

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