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Attention library staff members that need beginner to intermediate level training on the FirstSearch Databases provided through TexShare! Both academic and public library staff welcome! To Register for this training at the Dallas or Houston locations, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/frst/index.html Academic and public library staff and patrons enjoy free access to a variety of online databases through the TexShare program sponsored by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The OCLC FirstSearch products available through TexShare include the FirstSearch base package of approximately 11 key databases available to both public and academic libraries. Valuable OCLC databases include: OCLC WorldCat, OCLC ArticleFirst (now integrated with ContentsFirst), OCLC PapersFirst, OCLC ProceedingsFirst, and the OCLC Union Lists of Periodicals. Other databases include the National Library of Medicine's Medline, the U.S. Government Printing Office's GPO Monthly Catalog and PRIMEDIA Reference's World Almanac. An overview of the FirstSearch databases will be provided, as well as specific search tips and strategies for using the databases. The workshop will also include training tips, a number of tip sheets and training documents for later use. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? * Public and academic library staff who provide reference services for library users * Reference staff who provide training in academic and public libraries * Instructional Services librarians * Library staff with beginning or intermediate level knowledge of FirstSearch, not for advanced level staff OBJECTIVES. During the workshop, participants will: * Learn search tips and strategies for using the FirstSearch databases * Gain effective training techniques to use with colleagues and patrons * Obtain skills to search FirstSearch databases more effectively THIS IS A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Frederick Landin, Library Liaison Officer for Amigos Library Services Frederick provides training, support, and consulting services for Amigos member libraries in online reference resources and OCLC's FirstSearch service. Prior to joining Amigos, Frederick was a reference and instructional librarian at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, and served as a corporate information analyst and information specialist for corporate libraries in Dallas. Frederick holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX; and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas, also in Denton. Please let me know if you have questions about this training. All participants must register online using the link provided above. Thanks, Dawn Dawn Vogler Continuing Education Consultant Texas State Library & Archives Commission 1201 Brazos Street P.O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711 (512) 936-4449 phone (512) 463-8800 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All of the Funding for the TexShare databases and associated training is provided through a partnership between the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board (http://www.tifb.state.tx.us/grantloan/grantloan.html). If you would like more information regarding TexShare, visit: http://www.texshare.edu/ <http://www.texshare.edu/> --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
