Best Practices for LibGuide Design

LibGuides is a tool that helps students find and navigate library resources. It is important to present information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner. When creating and editing LibGuides, the following should be taken into consideration:

• Mobile Functionality
• Accessibility
• Equity and Inclusivity
• Standardization/Consistency

Wilson Library Faculty Librarians selected side navigation guides as our template for the following reasons:

• Mobile Friendly: The side navigation displays better in a mobile environment than the traditional top navigation. 
• Cleaner, more modern look
• Visibility: The side navigation is organized in a stacked manner, making it easier to read. The top navigation tends to look crowded when too many tabs are added.