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Extending Archival Exhibits with LibGuides and LibWizard: Connecting Collections, Research, and Engagement

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Saturday, June 27, 2026
12:15pm - 12:30pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone

About:

Join us for this fascinating presentation highlighting how Springshare tools can expand the reach and impact of archival exhibits.

As a university archivist at LSU Health - Shreveport, Taiya McDowell uses LibGuides to serve as research companions to both physical and virtual exhibits. This solution provides visitors with deeper historical context, primary sources, and curated resources beyond what can fit in exhibit cases. Taiya creates History of Medicine LibGuides that function as standalone virtual exhibits, making specialized collections more accessible to students, faculty, and the public. To encourage active learning, she also incorporates LibWizard quizzes and scenario-based activities that allow users to engage directly with exhibit content and historical case studies.

Join us at ALA Booth 1729

Or stream live on Zoom: engage.springshare.com/ALA2026 

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Time Zones:

  • 11:15am - 11:30am Central / time zone of ALA Conference
  • 12:15pm - 12:30pm Eastern Time