LibGuides has become an indispensable tool to librarians and other information professionals. Since Springshare first introduced the product in 2007, LibGuides has aided more than five million library users worldwide, and its popularity continues to grow. Dobbs, Sittler, and Cook’s volume is a timely, well-organized collection of articles addressing the most important question: How can librarians can best implement and use LibGuides to serve their patron communities?

The book is organized into five sections that cover the history of library guides, administration of LibGuides, basic use of the LibGuides product, guide design, and examples of exceptional guides. Both library staff and administrators will find this book to be very informative; all articles in this volume are authored by librarians who have used LibGuides, and real-world examples are cited to show how this tool has been used to enhance library services.

The topics covered range from very basic to intermediate. The book includes a chapter on how to create a simple LibGuide that will be useful to new librarians or those unfamiliar with the LibGuides platform. More experienced LibGuides authors will find information on how to apply web design principles and learning theories to guide design. Administrative issues are covered in depth, making this book an excellent guide for managers as well. Some of the topics discussed include how to make a convincing case to university stakeholders for the purchase of LibGuides; how to develop LibGuides training for library staff; how to manage usage statistics; and how to decipher administrator vs. author privileges. The book also includes chapters on how to use LibGuides to better serve distance education students and how to optimize LibGuides for mobile technology. Anyone interested in LibGuides, regardless of skill or experience level, will find this volume accessible and helpful.