LibGuides Best Practices
To reach our patrons most effectively, best practices are listed throughout this guide for you to follow as a LibGuide creator.
For consistency among the Marriott Library's LibGuides follow the rules below.
| Use the phrase "Start Here" (rather than "get started" or "getting started") |  |
| Set links to "open in new window" | |
| Use black, Arial typeface | |
| Keep default colors | |
| Include your profile box | |
Additional Resources
- Springshare's Best Practices for Creating LibGuidesBest practices from the creators of LibGuides themselves.
- Getting Started With LibGuidesAdditional best practices and instructions in a LibGuide from the University of Illinois.
- Really Really Ridiculously Good-Looking: Best Practices for Creating LibGuides by Meghan DamourThis chapter greatly informed the guide you're viewing and contains many excellent suggestions for how to create quality LibGuides.
