LiveBinders is a free digital curation tool that allows users to organize web content into virtual binders similar to tabs in a physical binder. Users can create public or private binders and add web pages by entering URLs. The binders can then be used to present and share information on various topics. LiveBinders provides an easy way for users to find, organize, and share digital resources online.

1. LiveBinders: A Digital Curation Tool
• By: Amanda Wall and Laurie Dole
By: Amanda Wall and Laurie Dole

2. What is
LiveBinders?
• LiveBinders is a way to
group, classify, and share
digital information.
• Information from the web
is organized into tabs and
subtabs, just like a physical
three-ring binder.
• When a website is found
relevant to your topic, you
can add the link to your
binder.
• The Binder itself is just a
web URL that can be
accessed from any
computer or device.

3. How to Sign Up
• A Basic LiveBinders
account is FREE!
• Simply sign up by
creating a unique
user name,
password, and
inputting your email
address.

4. Just Want to Find a Binder?
• Search in all Public
Binders for the topic
of your choice.
• Then use the
descriptions to help
narrow down your
selection.
• Open a few to
compare or look for a
creator you recognize
and trust.

5. Just Want to Find a Binder?
• The number of
views may also
help you
decide.
• For example,
a search on
Simple
Machines
found 50 Public
Binders.

6. Ready to Make Your Own?
• After you sign
up, you will be
directed to
this page.
• Your first
binder is
basically a
tutorial itself.

7. Ready to Make Your Own?
• Hover over
the text to see
your options.
• Choose “edit”
to begin.

8. Self Guided Tutorial
• You can walk
through the
basics and
learn “Tips
and Tricks.”
• When you feel
comfortable,
you are ready
to begin.

9. Starting Fresh
• 1st choose
“Start a New
Binder” from
the dashboard
on the left.
• You will be
prompted to
name and
describe your
binder.

10. Public or Private?
• You will also decide to
make your binder
“Public” or “Private.”
• Public binders can be
retrieved by anyone.
• Private binders are only
available to those who
have a code.

11. Google?
• You also have the choice
of using Google to fill
your binder.
• If you choose to, simply
fill in a search term and
sit back and watch.
• Tabs and links will be
created automatically.

12. Google?
• For example, by using “Simple Machines” in
the search field, the following tabs were
created.
• You can then add to or edit your binder.

13. No, Thanks?
• If you choose not to use Google, the screen
looks like this.
• You then enter a URL address for the first tab.

14. Extras
• To add additional tabs, use the Edit Menu at
the bottom of the screen.
• This is also where you can choose colors and
themes, add text and images.

15. Save Your Work!
• Save your
work. This
option is in
the upper
right hand
corner of
the screen.
• You can
always add
more later.

16. Ready to Present
• Choose “View” in the upper right hand corner.
• Choosing “Present” will open your binder.
• Then you can tab through each site.
• You may close the internet tab to exit your
presentation or use the back arrow to return
to editing.

17. Finding Your Work
• When you return to
the site, find your
binder by searching.
• You can search
Public and Private
binders by subject
or title.
• You may also delete
or edit your binders
from this screen.

18. Finding Your Work
• When you return to
the site, find your
binder by searching.
• You can search
Public and Private
binders by subject
or title.
• You may also delete
or edit your binders
from this screen.

19. Limitations
• LiveBinders is free, easy, and fast but the
amount of material may be a little
overwhelming. (50 Simple Machine binders)
• External links may not work or be as current.
There is no way to tell if the link is dead.

20. Still Confused?
Click the Image and watch this video to learn more
about LiveBinders.
npsedtechfacilitator. “LiveBinder Tutorial.” Online Video Clip. Youtube. Youtube, 11, August 2011. Web. 29, Januaray 2013
All additional images courtesy of LiveBinders.com and clipart