Librarian's Guide to LibGuides

Before publishing, all LibGuides MUST comply with the following:

• Every guide must have at least 2 sub-pages. 
• Every page of the guide must have a friendly-URL
  • Do not change your friendly-URL once it has been created - people may be linking to it
• Every guide must have the appropriate Subject selected. (Please contact the admin for guidance if you do not see a needed Subject.)
• Every guide must have the appropriate Tags. (Keep in mind how users may search for this topic when selecting a tag. Also, please only select up to 5 tags).
• Every Subject guide must have a Welcome box
• Every guide must be properly categorized as a Course Guide, Subject/Topic Guide, or How-To Guide. (You can change this in "Guide Type and Group" found under the gear icon.)
• If you want to create a guide for a specific database, add it to the Database Tutorial guide. 
• Include the Contact Library Staff box on the left side of the landing page, directly under the Nav tabs
• Include Profile Box on first page of a Subject/Topic or Course Guide

Rules for Maintaining LibGuide Content

Publishing Web content is a commitment to maintaining it. You also have the ability and responsibility to make your web content usable and accessible. All LibGuide content should undergo regular reviews. 

Please ensure your content:

• Remains written and formatted for the web
• Contains accurate content
• Has a clearly defined purpose for its continued existence

Weeding of Published LibGuides

As a natural course of Web development, LibGuide pages may at times become unnecessary, or become a net negative on the user experience. In these situations, the pages should be removed from public view.

All pages within the guide should follow the naming conventions listed below. NOTE: there will be some exceptions to this. If you have any questions, ask Kayla.