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Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12 th SAOIM: 3 - 6 June 2014

LibGuides @ Unisa Library: d emonstrating a useful resource for subject specific and general research. Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12 th SAOIM: 3 - 6 June 2014. Presentation Outline. Introduction Defining LibGuides Aim of the study Methodology

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Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12 th SAOIM: 3 - 6 June 2014

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  1. LibGuides @ Unisa Library: demonstrating a useful resource for subject specific and general research Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12th SAOIM: 3 - 6 June 2014

  2. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Defining LibGuides • Aim of the study • Methodology • Reaching out with LibGuides • Unisa Library’s LibGuides • Most popular LibGuides • Unisa’s LibGuides: published, subject specific and general • Law LibGuide • Presentation of findings • General benefits • Survey responses • Impact on research • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • Unisa as an Open Distance learning (ODL) Institution • Changing technology landscape • Library’s response

  4. What are LibGuides? “LibGuides is a content management tool allowing librarians to organize and present library collections to users in a customizable fashion using Web 2.0 applications” Bushhousen (2008). LibGuides are also referred to as: • research guides, or • subject guides

  5. What are LibGuides?... cont. LibGuides use the latest Web 2.0 technologies to allow librarians to create user-friendly, subject specific and general research guides that offer a one-stop-shopof information to assist clients with the teaching, learning and research processes. (Unisa LibGuides Project Plan, 2013)

  6. Aim of the Study To determine: • Usefulness of LibGuides • Impact on Research

  7. Methodology • Questionnaires • Participants • College of Law staff (Academics & Researchers), and • College of Law students

  8. Reaching out with LibGuides Librarian LibGuides allow Librarians to connect with: • Students • Researchers & Academics • Colleges/Faculties • Departments Students Researchers & Academics Colleges/Faculties Departments

  9. Unisa Library’s LibGuides http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/

  10. Most popular LibGuides • Law: 3102 views • How to Search: 2773 views • Research Skills: 2279 views • Human Resource Management: 1379 views • Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment: 1364views • Communication Science: • Art History and Visual Arts • Leadership in Business • Industrial and Organisational Psychology • Business and Management

  11. Law LibGuidehttp://libguides.unisa.ac.za/law

  12. Unisa’s LibGuides: published, subject specific and general

  13. Presentation of Findings

  14. General Benefits of LibGuides • User-centered and easy to navigate • 24/7 online access to library resources and information • One-stop access to research information, Web 2.0 tools • Reuse content & save time - Share content, pages and guide templates across your institution • Collaboration with Colleges: Reaching out to departments

  15. Survey responses • Links to other useful websites • Easy access to subject specific databases and websites • User friendly and easy to navigate • The Law LibGuide provides useful tabs : useful legal websites legal referencing, finding legal information and legal databases

  16. Impact on Research “LibGuides provide a gateway for library research which reduces student apprehension” (Miner 2010:40 ). LibGuides further: • Enhances student learning and research skills • Increases research competencies and written analysis • Improves searching skills • Develops and conducts meaningful research projects (Little 2010: 431)

  17. Conclusion • Positive impact on research • Gateway to resources • Popular with students • Overcome lack of research experience • Research savvy community

  18. Thank you Contacts: Mrs Yegis Naidu: naiduy@unisa.ac.za +27 12 429 2063 Mr Tsepo Constable: tsepoc@unisa.ac.za +27 12 429 8827

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