Boston Public Library: Using LibGuides to Engage the Community
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
3:45pm - 4:00pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
3:45pm - 4:00pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
About:
Gianna Gifford
Chief of Adult Library Services
With over 61 published guides and hits totaling in the thousands, Boston Public Library uses LibGuides for a variety of reasons from sharing information with the public, showcasing important events in Boston, to coordinating LibGuides to their instruction program.
LibGuides at the Boston Public Library: http://guides.bpl.org.
Recommended BPL LibGuides:
- Housing, Health, Hunger, & Help: http://guides.bpl.org/guide4help
- Addiction Recovery Resources in Boston: http://guides.bpl.org/recovery
- LGBTQ+ Youth & Adult Resources: http://guides.bpl.org/QUILTBAG
- Retirement Preparation: http://guides.bpl.org/retirement
Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
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