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Title: Microsites as Outreach Tools.
Authors: Mixon, Loren1, Johnson, Adam2, Taylor, Joseph3
Source: RUSQ: A Journal of Reference & User Experience. Spring2026, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p5-8. 4p.
Subjects: Outreach programs, College freshmen, Teaching aids, Makerspaces, Library orientation, Two-dimensional bar codes, Academic libraries, Project evaluation
Abstract: This column presents a case study in which academic librarians at a mid-sized university designed, implemented, and evaluated a targeted microsite to support first-year students in large-format instruction sessions. The microsite served as a curated landing page linking to high-demand resources and services, and it was promoted via a QR code sticker for ongoing access. The authors describe the institutional context, rationale for selecting a microsite, implementation details (including collaboration with a library makerspace), and preliminary analytics from the pilot project’s deployment. The column concludes with practical lessons for academic libraries that are considering microsites as tools for outreach and instruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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