Guide on the Side - 10 Tools for Technology Integration - SCC Workshop 2016

About Guide on the Side

(GotS) is FREE, OPEN SOURCE software created by University of Arizona Libraries. Installation does require some web application know-how, and some server space.

GotS allows you to very quickly and easily create interactive tutorials to help your patrons learn to use the library's tools by actually using them, but with a guide helping them navigate the tools every step of the way!

Practical Uses

Why would you want to use Guide on the Side?

Use this tutorial-builder to assist patrons in navigating your library's resources, even when you're not available to help them face-to-face.

What are some practical applications?

Walk patrons through library resources	Searching the catalog by subject, author, or title Downloading ebooks Finding journal articles
Include with FAQ responses	Formatting MLA and APA papers Renewing materials Requesting interlibrary loan Setting up Google Scholar to find full text articles in your library
Save time in the classroom	Have students take the tutorial before coming to class to allow more time in the classroom for active learning and practice.

Alternative Tools

PROPRIETARY; Springshare's latest release includes an interactive tutorial tool. If you aren't familiar with Springshare, chances are that you've heard of their most famous product, LibGuides! LibWizard offers lots of robust features, is easy to use, and doesn't require installation or server space. See it in action with Springshare's tutorial about using the tutorials feature!