Request an Account
To get an account for yourself or another staff member or student employee for any application in Springshare, email libweb@iu.edu.
Account Types
- Admin (DUX)
- These users can create content, edit all content in the system, and manage system settings & customizations.
- Regular (Librarians)
- These users can create and edit their own content.
- Editor (Student Employees)
- These users can only edit guides to which they've been assigned as editors.
Log in to LibGuides
Once your account has been created, you can log in at iub.libapps.com. Log in with your LibApps credentials, or use the Indiana University link to log in using your IU username and passphrase.
Once you have logged in, you can navigate to all of the Springshare platforms using the dropdown menu in the upper left corner. Choose guides.libraries.indiana.edu to get to your LibGuides.
Set Up Your Profile
To edit your profile page, navigate to iub.libapps.com and select My Profile from the top menu.
All of the information on your profile is optional, including your profile image.
If you add your email address, a blue "Email Me" button will display beneath your profile image.
When you create a new LibGuide, your profile box will display by default.
Always set the profile box to "Display the guide owner's profile." Choose this by selecting the gear icon and choosing the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.
