NYU Libraries LibGuides Style Manual

If you are just joining NYU Libraries, a LibGuides account will be created for you as part of your onboarding process (your manager can make a request for your account by submitting this form).

• You'll receive an email to activate your account.
• There after you can access your LibGuides account at: https://nyu.libapps.com/libguides/ or at the bottom of any Guide in our system.

When you are assigned a LibGuides account, the system automatically creates a default profile page and profile box for you (i.e. with no information other than your name). It is important to edit your profile page and box to reflect your role in the Libraries.

Profile Page

What is it for?

Your profile page is meant to provide your name, contact information, the subject areas you cover, and a list of all your guides.

How do I see and edit my my profile page?

1. Go to your LibApps account home page and click "My Profile" on the orange bar at the top of the page.
2. Click the "Profile Page" tab.
   1. In the "Page Settings" box, you have the option of adding a personal statement.
   2. In the "Page Preview" box, no action is necessary, as:
      • the "My Guides" section will automatically display a list of published guides owned by your account from the site being accessed
      • the "My Subject Specialties" section will automatically display a list of subjects your account is associated with from the site being accessed.

Profile Box

What is it for?

Your profile box lets users know who you are and how to contact you.

How do I edit my profile box?

1. Go to your LibApps account home page and click "My Profile" on the orange bar at the top of the page.
2. Click the "Profile Box" tab.
   1. For the box title, use "Subject Librarian" if your are a liaison. If not, just use "Librarian."
   2. Provide pronouns (optional).
   3. Upload a photo of yourself (please don't use any other image). Alt-text is auto generated from the LibGuides system.
   4. Add your contact information (at minimum, provide your email address and office number)
   5. Request a consultation (optional)
   6. For all the "Display Options" select "Page & Box

  Springshare help: How to use profile boxes

Where do I place it on my guide?

Your profile box goes on your guide's home page, under the navigation on the left of the page

• Note that when you create a new guide, your profile box is automatically included, but placed in the right-hand column of the home page.
• You'll need to move the box to the left column under the nav bar.

  Springshare help: Reorder or move boxes