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Last update: Jan 21st, 2009 URL: http://libguides.library.cofc.edu/how2getstarted  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Fun Starts Here!

Are you a new LibGuides author? Use this page to learn how to manage your account and set up your profile.

Already have a profile? Go to Create a Guide and have fun learning how to create your first libguide.

 

Your LibGuides Profile

Your profile appears in the right hand column of each of your LibGuides pages as well as on your main profile page.

It includes an image, contact information, a list of the subject areas you cover, and other information.

 

 
 

Managing Your LibGuides Account

Logging in:

  • Go to the LibGuides @ CofC main page at: http://libguides.library.cofc.edu.
  • In the upper right corner, click on Admin Sign In.
  • Enter your cofc email address (including @cofc.edu) and your LibGuides password.
    • If you've forgoten your password, contact one of CofC LibGuides administrator (Dongmei or Burton) to have it reset.
    • Note: You can also click on Admin Sign In from any LibGuides page, then click on My Admin on the yellow Command Bar at the top to manage your account.
  • This will take you to your main administration page from which you can create, edit, and delete guides and create and edit your profile.

Changing your password:

  • From your main administration page, go to Edit My Account.
  • Enter a new password and click on Save Changes.
 

Setting Up/Editing Your Profile

To create or edit your profile, click on Customize My Profile from your main administration console/page. Enter or edit information in the following boxes:

Profile Box Title: This can be your title (i.e. Science Librarian) or something generic like "Subject Librarian".) Whatever it is, keep it short
Profile Shortcut:
(Optional)

Enter a shortcut name here for your profile page. Mine, for instance, is dongmei, and my profile page is http://libguides.library.cofc.edu/profile/dongmei

Profile Image: Upload an image of yourself from your computer.
Display Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your profile box.
Contact Info:

Enter your phone number, location, and other contact information.

Hit enter to start a new line.

(Note that there are separate boxes to enter your e-mail address, website or blog, and instant messaging name.)

Email: Enter your e-mail address.
Subject Specialty: Enter the subject areas you cover.
Website/Blog:
(Optional)
If you have a website or blog you want to link to, enter the URL here.

 

If you use Meebo and want to add it to your profile, paste the Meebo code in the box marked Chat Widget Code.

 

Science Librarian

Profile ImageDongmei Cao


Contact Info:
Rm 101, Reference Office
Addlestone Library
843-953-0006
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Subjects:
chemistry, biochemistry, biology, science in general

 
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