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- Vera subjects vs. subject guides (Research guides)
- We're merging content from vera listings and subject guides, and we're calling them "research guides."
- We can also use LibGuides to create course pages, database cheatsheets, and publication types pages.
- You don't have to use LibGuides! You can still use Dreamweaver, if you want, or if it makes more sense for you!!
- Show 2 Materials examples: http://libguides.mit.edu/materials2, http://libguides.mit.edu/materials3)
- Marion & Michelle Miller have set up a guide for every subject that has a Vera category, but that's just to get you started. You're welcome to change it, but you don't have to. You don't have to be in a rush to get these done... We'll be making the template pages live in August, but you're welcome to take your time in updating your page. Dreamweaver subject guides can be linked from these LibGuides pages.
- Where will these be linked?
- Show old subject page index: http://libraries.mit.edu/help/subjects.html; contrast with new one
- Show the new page that lists all the guides, including old "subject guides" and "publication types" pages: http://libraries.mit.edu/multi-test/research-guides-merged.html
- E-mail Marion if you want the subcategories in the box changed centrally
- Database cheatsheets won't be integrated into this list, but instead, we'll provide a link to the cheatsheet where we link to the database.
- Course pages won't be integrated into the list, but there's a link to them at the top.
- Go back to the Materials page... You don't have to keep your database descriptions on this page, but if you want your databases listed on another page or tab, rather than the "home" page, please let Marion know, so she can link to your databases from Vera
- Could keep the guide she made as is, if you want
- For now, old subject guides are linked from new page that Marion has made. You can change those later.
- Marion has set up list of databases for every subject: http://libguides.mit.edu/content.php?pid=10298databases
- You can choose to link to the list on your page, or copy it. They're all linked, right now.
- Pros of linking to the list:
- Always up to date
- Pros of copying it:
- Can customize it
- Can add the descriptions to the page
- Instant gratification
- If you're wondering, "What about new databases not on the list?" We'll e-mail you with the new info from Kim.
- Pros of linking to the list:
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