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Did you miss the Guide Author Workshops? Want some tips on how to spice up your guides? Use the workshop packets linked below to get a refresher on how to make your guides more interactive and appealing!

Fundamentals Workshop PDF Word Document

Advanced Workshop PDF Word Document


These pages will aid guide authors in making decisions about creating and maintaining Guides to Information Resources.

  • Policy on Creating and Maintaining Guides - The Policy on Creating and Maintaining Guides details for library guide authors: the decision making process involved in creating a new guide for users, itemizes which style guidelines to follow, and outlines the annual guides review, and notification processes.


    • Style Guidelines - This page gives information on the style guidelines and other requirements that are involved when making a guide.


    • Guide Notification Form - This page is the form that guide authors need to fill out and send to their representatives when they create, update, or eliminate a guide.


    • Tips and Tricks - This page gives information on using images and linking to electronic resources to make your guides more appealing and user-friendly.


  • Latest Trends in Guides Worldwide - This page gives the latest articles and papers that deal with trends in guides throughout the world.
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