Librarian's Guide to LibGuides

Writing for the Web

• Less is more! Be concise.
• Eliminate unnecessary words.
• Use even shorter paragraphs than on paper, 4 sentences max.
• Use short lists and bullets to organize information.
• Use more headings with less under each heading.
• Write (especially guide & page titles) using the same words patrons would use when doing a search for the info.
• Never use “click here” as a linked text. Link language should describe what your reader will get if they click the link.

Helpful Websites

Add a Page

• On the left you will see a + sign. Click on this and name your page. To move your page, see the Moving Pages, Content, Boxes page. 

Add a Box

• Click on the +Add Box and give it a title. 
• You will need to create a box in order to begin to add content.

Content Options

• Once you have created the box, you can now add content. 
• Click on Add/Reorder. Choose which content type you need.
  • Rich Text/HTML: Use this to add any text as well as an images. 
  • Database: This allows you to add a link to a specific database.
  • Link: Use this to add a link to a website.
  • Media/Widget: You can add YouTube videos.
  • Book from the Catalog: You can grab the catalog record for a book. 
  • Document/File: You can add a PDF.