Good news! Nine CTLS libraries will be hosting training on the EBSCO
databases. Here are the dates and locations:
September 17 Waco
September 18 Lampasas
September 19 Taylor
September 24 La Grange
September 25 Round Rock
October 3 Austin
October 8 Rockdale
October 9 Austin
October 11 Gatesville
October 26 Killeen
Read the following message for more information on how to register. And get
in touch with me if you have questions.
Thanks,
Sharon
Sharon Herfurth
Central Texas Library System
800-262-4431 or 512-499-7598
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: FREE EBSCO Databases Training Announcement
Please register online at:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/ebsc/index.html
<http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/ebsc/index.html>
EBSCO Databases Training
Academic and public library staff and their patrons enjoy free access to a
variety of online databases
through the TexShare program sponsored by the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission. EBSCO
Publishing is a leading producer of electronic databases for academic
libraries, medical libraries, public
libraries, schools, and corporations worldwide. EBSCO provides a
comprehensive collection of full-text
databases and has been in the business of providing superior content
combined with user-friendly systems
for many years. Some of the leading EBSCO databases provided through
TexShare include: MEDLINE,
Business Wire News, Computer Source: Consumer Edition, ERIC, Academic Search
Premier, Newspaper
Source, Applied Science & Technology Abstracts and the Psychology &
Behavioral Collection. Many
additional databases are also available from EBSCO through the TexShare
program.
*NOTE: Two types of training sessions will be offered:
GENERAL TRAINING SESSIONS
Will include a two-hour overview of the EBSCO databases available
through TexShare, as well
as specific search tips and strategies for using the databases.
ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING SESSIONS
Are geared towards library staff who gather statistics, modify search
tools, choose print
options, and select local holdings information from patron
workstations. This session will also
include instruction on controlling the availability of full text,
locally held magazines, and other
on-screen preferences. The two-hour administrator training session will
be held immediately
after the morning session at each location.
THIS IS A HANDS-ON/DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP
Some of the training sessions will be held in computer labs with
limited seating (the schedule
below indicates which sites are labs). Since seating is limited at
these sites, early
registration is strongly encouraged.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Public and academic library staff who provide reference services for
library users
Library staff responsible for administering database products and
customizing workstations
OBJECTIVES. During the workshop, participants will learn:
* search tips and strategies for using the EBSCO databases provided
through TexShare
* to search EBSCO databases effectively
* to use EBSCOadmin to provide usage statistics and explore
customization features (NOTE: only for
library staff interested in the administration of the EBSCO databases)
CREDIT HOURS:
Two hours of continuing education will be offered to participants
filling out a form at the end of
each General Session workshop. Two hours of additional continuing
education credit will be
offered to participants filling out a form at the end of the
Administrator Training workshop.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dawn Vogler (512-936-4449)
Continuing Education Consultant
Texas State Library Development Division
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927
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