https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:28:20 +0000 MyBB https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3921.html Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:16:56 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3921.html  
I just posted this in the Springshare Lounge, but I wanted to post it here for those who don't visit the Springshare Lounge. 

I have built two prototype guides that employ Bootstrap 3 components for navigation purposes. One prototype uses collapsible panels and the other uses scrollspy. I have found that these alternative navigation “designs” are more user-friendly than the tabbed navigation used in LibGuides. I’m working on a write-up that will provide details. Here are links to the prototypes:
 
Prototype guide that employs collapsible panels for navigation purposes
 
Prototype guide that employs scrollspy for navigation purposes
 
Thanks,
Nathan]]>  
I just posted this in the Springshare Lounge, but I wanted to post it here for those who don't visit the Springshare Lounge. 

I have built two prototype guides that employ Bootstrap 3 components for navigation purposes. One prototype uses collapsible panels and the other uses scrollspy. I have found that these alternative navigation “designs” are more user-friendly than the tabbed navigation used in LibGuides. I’m working on a write-up that will provide details. Here are links to the prototypes:
 
Prototype guide that employs collapsible panels for navigation purposes
 
Prototype guide that employs scrollspy for navigation purposes
 
Thanks,
Nathan]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3920.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:01:53 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3920.html
I wanted to share the HTML and CSS code that I've written to customize NOVA's BS5 Databases home page. The page is not live yet, but here's the preview. I've put files in this Guide: Custom Code for LibApps - Bootstrap 5. 

Thanks,
Nathan]]>
I wanted to share the HTML and CSS code that I've written to customize NOVA's BS5 Databases home page. The page is not live yet, but here's the preview. I've put files in this Guide: Custom Code for LibApps - Bootstrap 5. 

Thanks,
Nathan]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3897.html Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:02:53 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3897.html
The admin pages for the various apps in LibApps, e.g., LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal, are styled slightly differently. For example, the font size of the admin pages in LibGuides is much smaller than it is on the admin pages of the other LibApps. I tried adding CSS for the LibGuides admin pages to the CSS for the public LibGuides pages but it didn't have any effect. Was I using the wrong CSS selector(s) or is there a special way to apply CSS to admin pages? 

Thanks!]]>
The admin pages for the various apps in LibApps, e.g., LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal, are styled slightly differently. For example, the font size of the admin pages in LibGuides is much smaller than it is on the admin pages of the other LibApps. I tried adding CSS for the LibGuides admin pages to the CSS for the public LibGuides pages but it didn't have any effect. Was I using the wrong CSS selector(s) or is there a special way to apply CSS to admin pages? 

Thanks!]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3895.html Wed, 29 May 2024 16:27:42 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3895.html
I have found the HTML code of the various pages in LibGuides: Admin > Look & Feel > Page Layout > [list of pages]. Is there a way to access the CSS code of the pages as well? 

I found the sample CSS code that Springshare posted on this page: https://training.springshare.com/friendl...es/sandbox. Here's an example of the CSS code from the sample:

/*styles box titles*/
.s-lib-box .s-lib-box-title {
background-color: #e8e8e8;
font-size: 24px;
font-weight: 700;
color: #28536B;
}


In this example, the CSS selector (I think that's the right word) is: ".s-lib-box .s-lib-box-title". My question is: how do you find out what all the selectors are for a given page? 

Thanks!]]>
I have found the HTML code of the various pages in LibGuides: Admin > Look & Feel > Page Layout > [list of pages]. Is there a way to access the CSS code of the pages as well? 

I found the sample CSS code that Springshare posted on this page: https://training.springshare.com/friendl...es/sandbox. Here's an example of the CSS code from the sample:

/*styles box titles*/
.s-lib-box .s-lib-box-title {
background-color: #e8e8e8;
font-size: 24px;
font-weight: 700;
color: #28536B;
}


In this example, the CSS selector (I think that's the right word) is: ".s-lib-box .s-lib-box-title". My question is: how do you find out what all the selectors are for a given page? 

Thanks!]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3894.html Wed, 29 May 2024 15:57:01 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3894.html
I'm working on a new header for our LibGuides (https://libguides.nvcc.edu/) and there's something that I can't figure out. When I click on either of the drop-down menus, then move my mouse outside of the dropdown buttons, the text of the buttons turns white. I want it to stay black. I've attached the HTML and CSS code that I'm using. I'm hoping that someone is willing to review the code to try to find the problem. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!]]>
I'm working on a new header for our LibGuides (https://libguides.nvcc.edu/) and there's something that I can't figure out. When I click on either of the drop-down menus, then move my mouse outside of the dropdown buttons, the text of the buttons turns white. I want it to stay black. I've attached the HTML and CSS code that I'm using. I'm hoping that someone is willing to review the code to try to find the problem. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you!]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3871.html Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:12:14 +0000 cgundlach]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3871.html
If Fridays at 10 don’t work for you, let me know, and we can figure out alternatives.

Hope to see you there!

-Cirrus

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If Fridays at 10 don’t work for you, let me know, and we can figure out alternatives.

Hope to see you there!

-Cirrus

Cirrus Gundlach is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://vccs.zoom.us/j/85696983918
Meeting ID: 856 9698 3918
---
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,85696983918# US (Washington DC)
+13052241968,,85696983918# US
---
Dial by your location
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
Meeting ID: 856 9698 3918
Find your local number: https://vccs.zoom.us/u/kkVNFOqNb
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Join by SIP
• 85696983918@zoomcrc.com
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Join by H.323
• 162.255.37.11 (US West)
• 162.255.36.11 (US East)
• 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)
• 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)
• 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)
• 213.244.140.110 (Germany)
• 103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney)
• 103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne)
• 149.137.40.110 (Singapore)
• 64.211.144.160 (Brazil)
• 149.137.68.253 (Mexico)
• 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto)
• 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver)
• 207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo)
• 149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka)
Meeting ID: 856 9698 3918]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3791.html Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:54:56 +0000 jwalz]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3791.html
Some of us who use Libguides have been seeking a way to join forces and get all of us together to hash over ideas, configurations, fun things or difficulties.   
Cirrus @ PDC has set up a zoom meeting for anyone who wants to join in to talk over libguides and see if we can help each other.   

It will be on Friday 10am Feb 24.    Drop in discussion.   

Want to join in?   Contact Cirrus Gundlach:  cgundlach@pdc.edu

We hope that everyone creating and managing libguides may find it valuable.

Do you want to be on our email listserv??    Send me a note and I will add you.     

Jennifer]]>
Some of us who use Libguides have been seeking a way to join forces and get all of us together to hash over ideas, configurations, fun things or difficulties.   
Cirrus @ PDC has set up a zoom meeting for anyone who wants to join in to talk over libguides and see if we can help each other.   

It will be on Friday 10am Feb 24.    Drop in discussion.   

Want to join in?   Contact Cirrus Gundlach:  cgundlach@pdc.edu

We hope that everyone creating and managing libguides may find it valuable.

Do you want to be on our email listserv??    Send me a note and I will add you.     

Jennifer]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3712.html Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:04:05 +0000 jwalz]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3712.html
Just curious to know what is happening around the VCCS.   Please share!     

Thanks!

Jennifer]]>
Just curious to know what is happening around the VCCS.   Please share!     

Thanks!

Jennifer]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3518.html Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:21:59 +0000 DWOETZEL]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3518.html
Is anyone else having this issue?

Thanks,
Denise]]>
Is anyone else having this issue?

Thanks,
Denise]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3505.html Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:21:41 +0000 dawnjwalton2]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3505.html Do we have to work with our local Canvas admin or people at the system office?

Thank you! ]]> Do we have to work with our local Canvas admin or people at the system office?

Thank you! ]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3478.html Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:54:32 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3478.html Your college  may have received the message below from Springshare today. It's good idea to "spot check your content and.. update any embedded HTTP content to load over HTTPS instead. This content is likely already failing to load due to browser security updates over the last several months."

Personally, I would focus on the most likely trouble spots, embedded search boxes and media content. If there's going to be a problem as a result of forcing HTTPS connections, it's likely already broken. For instructions on how to test particular pages, please see the 'FOR ACTION' section in the message below.

--
"HTTPS Required for All Sites
 
Hello Admin,
You are receiving this email because you are an Admin level user in a LibGuides, LibAnswers, and/or LibCal system. This is an operational email to inform you about a change in our services, therefore there is no unsubscribe link.

As noted in the past, the web as a whole is moving toward a more secure user experience, and Springshare agrees with this move. To that end, we are updating all LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibCal sites to require that all pages load over HTTPS by end of day Wednesday, July 15, 2020. All other Springshare apps already load all pages over HTTPS.

If you have already set your app(s) to require HTTPS, you can safely ignore this email. LibApps Admins can check your site list / HTTPS status:

1. Log into LibApps directly, or log into any of your Springshare apps, then click the blue menu in the top left corner of the screen and choose LibApps.
   
2. Go to Admin > Domains and Certificates.
   (If you do not see the Admin menu, you are not a LibApps Admin. Please contact your LibApps Admin to complete these steps.)
   
3. Review the list of sites; if there is a check mark in the Force HTTPS column, your site is already requiring that all pages load via HTTPS.
   (Note: The page that allowed you to set your site to HTTPS Required was removed in preparation for this update.)
   

Most of you won't notice any difference, because you've already updated your embedded content and moved your site to require HTTPS.

For the sites who have not yet done this, you will need to spot check your content and make sure you update any embedded HTTP content to load over HTTPS instead. This content is likely already failing to load due to browser security updates over the last several months. (See our post from earlier this year about Chrome's planned updates to block http content from loading; their timeline changed somewhat due to COVID-19, but they are still planning/releasing these updates.)

Timeline

• Region: Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific - By end of day Friday, June 19, 2020.
  
• Region: United States - By end of day Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
  

Check for Mixed Content
Mixed content is anything (like an image or search widget) on an HTTPS-loaded webpage that has an HTTP-based URL as the source. This content is blocked in most modern browsers if displayed on a secured (HTTPS) page. For example, if you have an image embedded in your HTTPS-loaded page, you need to make sure the URL in the "src" for the image is also loading over HTTPS.

While we plan to assist by automatically upgrading http:// requests to https://, that doesn't mean that all of that content will work once the URLs are changed. Whether or not it works all depends on the owner of that content / page. If the vendor or website owner does not support HTTPS for that page, widget, etc., then the content will not appear on the page.

FOR ACTION
Until we roll this automatic process out, and even after we do, you can plan for updating this content yourself! This applies mostly to widget content; simple links to HTTP sites eventually need to be updated, but this is less crucial.

• Check your site by going to a page in your site, changing the URL to HTTPS, then reviewing content on the page to see if it all loads. Particularly look for widgets embedded on your pages.
  Protip! Go to Content > Assets and limit to Widgets/Media to see where you are using this content type in your guides.
  
• If/when you find something that is loading over HTTP, you can try simply updating the source URL to HTTPS and see if that works. Since this move to all HTTPS has been going on for a few years now, most vendors have already updated their content to work using HTTPS.
  
• If it does not work, please visit the vendor's website to see if you can generate secure, all HTTPS code. If they do not have anything available, you'll need to contact the provider of that content (i.e., the vendor or website owner) to see if they provide HTTPS-compatible code / website, or when they will. If they do not have an option and aren't planning to offer an option in the near future, you'll need to remove that content from your page until you can find a secure alternative. Unfortunately, this is not something our support team can help with, since we do not control other vendors' / institutions' products or websites.
  

Please share this message with your colleagues so they are aware of this update.
Thank you,
The Springshare Team"]]> Your college  may have received the message below from Springshare today. It's good idea to "spot check your content and.. update any embedded HTTP content to load over HTTPS instead. This content is likely already failing to load due to browser security updates over the last several months."

Personally, I would focus on the most likely trouble spots, embedded search boxes and media content. If there's going to be a problem as a result of forcing HTTPS connections, it's likely already broken. For instructions on how to test particular pages, please see the 'FOR ACTION' section in the message below.

--
"HTTPS Required for All Sites
 
Hello Admin,
You are receiving this email because you are an Admin level user in a LibGuides, LibAnswers, and/or LibCal system. This is an operational email to inform you about a change in our services, therefore there is no unsubscribe link.

As noted in the past, the web as a whole is moving toward a more secure user experience, and Springshare agrees with this move. To that end, we are updating all LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibCal sites to require that all pages load over HTTPS by end of day Wednesday, July 15, 2020. All other Springshare apps already load all pages over HTTPS.

If you have already set your app(s) to require HTTPS, you can safely ignore this email. LibApps Admins can check your site list / HTTPS status:

1. Log into LibApps directly, or log into any of your Springshare apps, then click the blue menu in the top left corner of the screen and choose LibApps.
   
2. Go to Admin > Domains and Certificates.
   (If you do not see the Admin menu, you are not a LibApps Admin. Please contact your LibApps Admin to complete these steps.)
   
3. Review the list of sites; if there is a check mark in the Force HTTPS column, your site is already requiring that all pages load via HTTPS.
   (Note: The page that allowed you to set your site to HTTPS Required was removed in preparation for this update.)
   

Most of you won't notice any difference, because you've already updated your embedded content and moved your site to require HTTPS.

For the sites who have not yet done this, you will need to spot check your content and make sure you update any embedded HTTP content to load over HTTPS instead. This content is likely already failing to load due to browser security updates over the last several months. (See our post from earlier this year about Chrome's planned updates to block http content from loading; their timeline changed somewhat due to COVID-19, but they are still planning/releasing these updates.)

Timeline

• Region: Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific - By end of day Friday, June 19, 2020.
  
• Region: United States - By end of day Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
  

Check for Mixed Content
Mixed content is anything (like an image or search widget) on an HTTPS-loaded webpage that has an HTTP-based URL as the source. This content is blocked in most modern browsers if displayed on a secured (HTTPS) page. For example, if you have an image embedded in your HTTPS-loaded page, you need to make sure the URL in the "src" for the image is also loading over HTTPS.

While we plan to assist by automatically upgrading http:// requests to https://, that doesn't mean that all of that content will work once the URLs are changed. Whether or not it works all depends on the owner of that content / page. If the vendor or website owner does not support HTTPS for that page, widget, etc., then the content will not appear on the page.

FOR ACTION
Until we roll this automatic process out, and even after we do, you can plan for updating this content yourself! This applies mostly to widget content; simple links to HTTP sites eventually need to be updated, but this is less crucial.

• Check your site by going to a page in your site, changing the URL to HTTPS, then reviewing content on the page to see if it all loads. Particularly look for widgets embedded on your pages.
  Protip! Go to Content > Assets and limit to Widgets/Media to see where you are using this content type in your guides.
  
• If/when you find something that is loading over HTTP, you can try simply updating the source URL to HTTPS and see if that works. Since this move to all HTTPS has been going on for a few years now, most vendors have already updated their content to work using HTTPS.
  
• If it does not work, please visit the vendor's website to see if you can generate secure, all HTTPS code. If they do not have anything available, you'll need to contact the provider of that content (i.e., the vendor or website owner) to see if they provide HTTPS-compatible code / website, or when they will. If they do not have an option and aren't planning to offer an option in the near future, you'll need to remove that content from your page until you can find a secure alternative. Unfortunately, this is not something our support team can help with, since we do not control other vendors' / institutions' products or websites.
  

Please share this message with your colleagues so they are aware of this update.
Thank you,
The Springshare Team"]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3036.html Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:14:15 +0000 jwalz]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3036.html
  What would those of us who have Libguides in the VCCS think of forming a group for ourselves to share cool ideas and tips for Libguides?

  I've already discovered who you are, but wondering if we could have a forum for discussion.   Is there one already?   How do we form one?  What type of forum would work best?   Listserv, google group, ??  

  I LOVE what some of you have already done with your libguides and will be liberally stealing from you.      Would love for some critique of what I have done so far so I can improve.     http://dcc.vccs.libguides.com/  

  Thanks!

J.]]>
  What would those of us who have Libguides in the VCCS think of forming a group for ourselves to share cool ideas and tips for Libguides?

  I've already discovered who you are, but wondering if we could have a forum for discussion.   Is there one already?   How do we form one?  What type of forum would work best?   Listserv, google group, ??  

  I LOVE what some of you have already done with your libguides and will be liberally stealing from you.      Would love for some critique of what I have done so far so I can improve.     http://dcc.vccs.libguides.com/  

  Thanks!

J.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-2658.html Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:15:08 +0000 jwalz]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-2658.html
  I'm new, so forgive this newbie question.  Just wondering if there is a system wide deal for the CMS version of Libguides for any / all VCCS libraries?   I would really love to upgrade for our location.   What are my options?    And does VCCS have any other deals for other Springshare products?   Having the whole Springy Suite would be MARVELOUS!   

Thanks!

Jennifer]]>
  I'm new, so forgive this newbie question.  Just wondering if there is a system wide deal for the CMS version of Libguides for any / all VCCS libraries?   I would really love to upgrade for our location.   What are my options?    And does VCCS have any other deals for other Springshare products?   Having the whole Springy Suite would be MARVELOUS!   

Thanks!

Jennifer]]>