Assessing Librarian Expectations Before and After LibGuides Implementation
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Date
2016
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Academic Division of the Special Libraries Association
Abstract
This study evaluated librarian expectation and experience before and after the implementation of the
LibGuides platform at an ARL member institution. Two surveys were distributed to librarians responsible
for subject research guides, one to determine expectations before the introduction of LibGuides and one to
determine if and how those expectations were or were not met following adoption of the platform. Findings
indicate that, after implementation, LibGuides were updated more often and used more frequently for
both instruction and reference than the previously used subject guides. This study can aid other libraries in
planning similar implementations of LibGuides at their institutions.
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research guides, reference, assessment, LibGuides
Citation
Anderson, K. E. & Springs, G. R. (2016). Assessing Librarian Expectations Before and After LibGuides Implementation. Practical Academic Librarianship: The International Journal of the SLA Academic Division. 6(1): 19-38.