Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12 th SAOIM: 3 - 6 June 2014 Unisa Library: d emonstrating a useful resource for subject specific.

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Presenters: Mrs Yegis Naidu & Mr Tsepo Constable 12 th SAOIM: June 2014 Unisa Library: d emonstrating a useful resource for subject specific and general research

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 o General benefits o Survey responses o Impact on research Conclusion

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

What are LibGuides? LibGuides are also referred to as:  research guides, or  subject guides

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-shop of information to assist clients with the teaching, learning and research processes. (Unisa LibGuides Project Plan, 2013)

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

Methodology Questionnaires Participants o College of Law staff (Academics & Researchers), and o College of Law students

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

Unisa Library’s LibGuides

Most popular LibGuides 1.Law: 3102 views 2.How to Search: 2773 views 3.Research Skills: 2279 views 4.Human Resource Management: 1379 views 5.Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment: 1364 views 6.Communication Science: 7.Art History and Visual Arts 8.Leadership in Business 9.Industrial and Organisational Psychology 10.Business and Management

Law LibGuide

Unisa’s LibGuides: published, subject specific and general 60 Published 47 Subject specific 13 General

Presentation of Findings General Benefits Survey Responses Impact on research

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

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

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)

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

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