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Research Guides At Smu Li Ka Shing Library: Built With Libguides, Pin Pin Yeo Jul 2013

Research Guides At Smu Li Ka Shing Library: Built With Libguides, Pin Pin Yeo

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The Li Ka Shing Library at the Singapore Management University (SMU) used a new platform, LibGuides to create their research guides. The research guides are traditionally subject pathfinders, but at the LKS Library, the guides are also used as a teaching tool and to support a course. The implementation process for LibGuides and the usage of the guides was explored. Statistics on usage of the guides on the LibGuides platform were provided. The course specific guides at the Library contribute 59% of the usage from the top 20 guides.


High Yields From Course Guides At Li Ka Shing Library, Pin Pin Yeo Jul 2013

High Yields From Course Guides At Li Ka Shing Library, Pin Pin Yeo

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At the Li Ka Shing Library, the librarians started building course guides to support students working on their assignments. The reasons for creating course guides and examples of course guides with their usage statistics are explored. The research librarians got high returns from their course guides as shown by usage statistics and unsolicited feedback from faculty. It was a good way to embed the Library and its resources into the courses taught, to increase awareness of library resources and to keep the library visible.