Guidance on guides

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the LibGuides website that hosts library user guides.Design/methodology/approach – This paper outlines the features and benefits of the LibGuides site, describes how it can be used as a web portal and peruses its hosted content.Findings – LibGuides is a good place to see how different libraries are incorporating Web 2.0 approaches into their library guides.Originality/value – The familiar library guide still can have a strong impact in the Web 2.0 environment and enhance a library's online presence.