Abstract
PurposeThis paper seeks to explore the utility of Springshare's LibGuides platform for special collections repositories and to evaluate the collection guides built by Special & Digital Collections at the University of South Florida in LibGuides.Design/methodology/approachThis paper explores how academic libraries have used LibGuides previously and provides a case study that suggests new ways for special collections repositories to make the most of the product.FindingsThe simplicity and easy‐to‐update functionality of LibGuides works well for USF's Special & Digital Collections collection guides. The flexible API allowed SDC to embed digital content, enable user comments, advertise events, and measure the impact of various services.Practical implicationsLibGuides provides an intuitive, simple, and cost‐effective method to create dynamic and frequently updated guides to special collections.Originality/valueThis is the first paper to explore the use of LibGuides in a special collections repository.
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