Library Use of Web-based Research Guides

Authors

  • Jimmy Ghaphery Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Erin White Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v31i1.1830

Abstract

This paper describes the ways in which libraries are currently implementing and managing web-based research guides (a.k.a. Pathfinders, LibGuides, Subject Guides, etc.) by examining two sets of data from the spring of 2011. One set of data was compiled by visiting the websites of ninety-nine American university ARL libraries and recording the characteristics of each site’s research guides. The other set of data is based on an online survey of librarians about the ways in which their libraries implement and maintain research guides. In conclusion, a discussion follows that includes implications for the library technology community.

Author Biographies

Jimmy Ghaphery, Virginia Commonwealth University

Head, Library Information Systems

Erin White, Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries

Web Applications Developer

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Published

2008-03-01

How to Cite

Ghaphery, J., & White, E. (2008). Library Use of Web-based Research Guides. Information Technology and Libraries, 31(1), 21–31. https://doi.org/10.6017/ital.v31i1.1830

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2012)

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Articles

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