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LibGuides Onboarding

When you receive a "Welcome to LibGuides" email, follow the steps below to start using LibGuides.

STEP 1. WATCH "LIBGUIDES BASICS" VIDEO

LibGuides Basics video cover imageSee Springshare's Getting Started with LibGuides Training Videos page to watch LibGuides Basics and learn to:

  • Log into LibGuides and navigate your dashboard.
  • Identify types of content, content boxes, and guides.
  • Create and add various types of content to guides.

STEP 2. WATCH "YOUR FIRST LIBGUIDE" VIDEO

Your First LibGuide video cover imageSee Springshare's Getting Started with LibGuides Training Videos page to watch Your First LibGuide and learn to:

  • Create a new guide and edit its layout and navigation.
  • Add, edit, and reuse content like text, links, and images.
  • Find and access guides you own and edit.

STEP 3. REVIEW LIBGUIDES GOALS & PRACTICES

See "Goals & Practices" to learn about the values and principles guiding our LibGuide creation and management.

STEP 4. SCHEDULE ONBOARDING MEETING

Once you watch the videos, Vaughn will schedule a 1 hour onboarding meeting with you.