Databases to Save You Money

From theBaldwin Public Library

Databases to Save You Money

• Your Instructor:

Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/554-4650Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

Computer & Internet Use @ the Library

• Acceptable Use Policy– Obey all laws regarding copyright– No obscene/harmful to minors material– No damage to equipment or network– No personal software– No illegal activities

Internet Safety• Privacy– Personal information– Passwords– Financial information

• Security– Email, chat, other services

• Safety– Meeting online “friends”

What Is a Database?

• A place to…– …find reliable information– …expand your knowledge– …learn a new skill– …search for answers

Where to start – Getting to the Databases

1. Double click on Internet Explorer – the Baldwin Public Library Website will open

2. Hover Over “Library Collections” and click on “Databases”

You’ve found our databases!

Note: If you’re trying this from home, you can go directly to: http://www.baldwinlib.org

Navigation

• The Categories on the top help you find the database you’re looking for: Academic, Business, Law or Health, for example

• If you know the database you’re looking for, try clicking on the “To Find Databases Alphabetically, click here”

Just Click!

• Now, click on the database that you want to visit!

• From home, you’ll be asked for your library card number and your pin number – If you have an alternate id, you can use that, but

be sure to enter it in all caps! – We can help you with this information after class,

or call us with your library card number.

Saving You Money:

• Great for every day matters:– Start a dog walking business– Create a living will– Lease a second home– Donate to Charity

• Forms can be downloaded to Microsoft Word, filled out, printed, and signed

Simple Problems? Simple Solutions

Ouija Board, 20th Century:7ft. Barber Pole, 1900-1950:

Boy Scout Brass Bugle, 1920-1950:Jar Rack with 12 Candy Jars, 1890-1920:

Superman Figurine, 1945-1960:Poster for The War of the Worlds, 1953:

Brass Hand Bell – School Type, 1801-1900:

Turn Trinkets Into Treasure

$60$881$33$1,225$527$5,377$45

Find out how much your valuables might sell for on the antiques and collectibles market

– Morningstar:– Standard and Poors: NetAdvantage:– Value Line:

All Business – all the time.

3 Investment Websites: One Stock – Apple

• Look up your car for:– Car Repair• Vehicle Diagnostics• Wiring Diagrams

– Bulletins/Recalls• Any Technical Service Bulletins

Simple Car Repairs: At Your Fingertips

• See the latest issue or look up your appliance– Recommended Mixers– Buying Guide– Price & Shop

• Cars, Appliances, Electronics, Home and Garden, Babies & Kids, Money, and Shopping– They do not cover items specific to your home: garage

doors, heating systems, etc… - you should talk to a qualified contractor

Your Appliances: For You

For more information…

Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/554-4650Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/baldwinlib