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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- Report title: Product review of Springshare LibGuides
- Pages: 16
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