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LibGuides for Library Staff: LibGuides Help

Guidelines for library staff for creating and maintaining research guides.

Set up Your Profile

  1. Log in to LibApps.
  2. Click on My Profile in the yellow bar.
  3. For Box Title, enter your job title, e.g. Reference and Instruction Librarian
  4. Enter your preferred Pronouns.
  5. For Profile Image, Upload a new profile image.
  6. Contact Info - In the Address box, list your liaison areas, e.g. Liaison to English, World Languages, and Science
  7. Contact Info - Enter your phone number and email address.

You can view All Profile Pages to see what other staff profiles look like.

LibGuides Help & Ideas

Springshare News

  • Upskilling Student Workers with LibWizard TutorialsThis link opens in a new window Engaging staff training is essential for improving information retention. Our LibWizard platform allows libraries to design custom tutorials with multimedia, instant feedback, and accurate assessment. And the best part? It's super easy to set up and use! We recently spoke with Erika Westhoff and Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic from Colorado Mesa University (CMU) about how they used LibWizard to train a cohort of student workers to take over shelving Government Documents. May 16, 2025
  • LibChat on the Go: Meeting Patrons Where They AreThis link opens in a new window Real-time virtual conversations are made easy with LibChat! This LibAnswers module is a reference powerhouse that provides an effortless way for patrons to chat with a librarian from any device. Seamlessly integrate custom chat widgets into popular LibGuides, discovery layers, or any webpage to elevate your support. May 13, 2025
  • Springshare Hits the Road for May Conferences!This link opens in a new window Look out, here we come! We have a very full conference schedule this month and are thrilled to be able to meet up with library workers from all over the country. Be sure to stop by our booth if you're attending any of the same events because we've got quite a few new tricks up our sleeves! In addition to some of the best swag out there (your words, not ours 😁), we're eager to share all of the details about our latest innovation, LibMaps. Plus, get a sneak peek of what's next: LibSites with Personalized Patron Portal and LibConnect Pro. May 8, 2025
  • Next Week's Webinar on New Springy Tools!This link opens in a new window Flowers aren't the only thing blooming this May! As spring unfolds, we're thrilled to announce a series of exciting updates to our beloved Springy Tools, alongside the unveiling of some truly groundbreaking new products that are set to transform your library experience. Join us on May 13 to explore new products, features, and enhancements that have been crafted to meet the evolving needs of librarians and library patrons alike. May 5, 2025
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