ELibrary The user-friendly general reference solution 2008.
Transcript of ELibrary The user-friendly general reference solution 2008.
eLibraryThe user-friendly
general reference solution2008
• eLibrary is the easiest to use research solution available– Provides quality, proprietary licensed content
not available on the “free” web, Google, etc.
Why Schools Choose eLibrary
• Online delivery provides currency, diversity of content, and variety of access methods – all in an engaging environment– Provides powerful, compelling resources for
extending and reinforcing student learning and achievement
Why Schools Choose eLibrary
• Standards searching helps educators integrate technology into the curriculum, increasing technology literacy– Meets NCLB requirements, qualifying for
purchase through Title I, II-D, III, and V
Why Teachers Choose eLibrary
• Access reading-level and curriculum-specific resources from multiple sources– Teachers can create “electronic BookCarts” –
lesson modules and resource collection pages with links to eLibrary items
Why Teachers Choose eLibrary
The BookCart tool is only available through ProQuest!
• Students can use the search by topic feature to retrieve a manageable amount of quality content, quickly & easily– Students need a tool to do research that will
bring back safe, selected, age- and reading-level appropriate resources
Why Students Choose eLibrary
• Students need an integrated resource with varied content, media types and search methods – Parents need the assurance their students
are doing research in “safe” resources, unlike Google
• Remote access enables parents to participate in the study process
Why Families Choose eLibrary
Parent use guidance available @
proquestk12.com
• Public libraries need to offer an easy-to-use research solution to patrons– Widest range of media types – from traditional
periodical content and pictures to audio and video files to reference works
• Point-and-click functionality ensures all users find information they need– Access to local, regional and national
newspapers– Daily electronic newspaper updates
Why Libraries Choose eLibrary
• Reference desk gives integrated access to dictionary, encyclopedia, almanacs, and much more– Library staff can create “electronic BookCarts”– Webpages on topics of community interest or
research activities for patrons of all ages and reading levels
Why Libraries Choose eLibrary
Free marketing kits and newsletters boost usage
and interest @ proquestk12.com
• ProQuest resources unites high quality content, standards-based curriculum, and online technologies– Provides resources wherever learning takes place
• We advocate the WISE use of technology:– Widespread – throughout the school, library, and community– Interactive – engaging for users and extended into community
through BookCarts, local configuration, and supplied activities– Sustained – research, presentations, fact-checking, lesson
planning, instruction, and more– Effective – promotes technology and information literacy
About ProQuest Solutions
Seven Unique Source Types
NewspapersMagazines
BooksMaps
ImagesAudio/Video Clips
Radio/TV Transcripts
Easy Search Methods
KeywordBoolean
Natural LanguagePublication
TitleAuthor
Results: Sorting, Lexiles, My List
100% 100% Full TextFull Text100% 100%
Full TextFull Text
Best Part, “More Like This” Feature
Send Resources: Email
More Documents Like This
Highlight & Lookup Feature
Red Tide Lookup + My List Add
Boolean Search Example
Pictures Source Sort
Picture Result
Browse eLibrary Publications
Sort: Publication Source Types
Topic Search
Topic Search
Topic Search
Topic Search Results
Standards Search
Standards Search
Standards Search
Standards Search
Standards Search Results
Reading Level Search
Reading Level Search Results
BookCart Tool: Collection Creator
BookCarts: Hundreds of Models
Essential questions, standards, readings,
publication links, and much more, help students make the grade with our model
BookCarts
Help & Teacher Edition Access
Why eLibrary?
• Comprehensive, yet easy-to-use searching for beginners to advanced researchers
• Curriculum integration tools are built in• Seven different media types, plus editor-
selected websites:• Newspapers• Magazines• Books• Pictures• Maps• Audio/Video Clips• TV/Radio Transcripts
Help & Solution Information
ProQuest Support CenterSupport materials to help you encourageuse throughout your school Quick Start Guides Posters Free Newsletters Training Videos & Podcasts Product Logos PowerPoint Presentations Press Release Templates Student & Teacher Flyers And more!
http://www.proquestk12.com
Local Configuration Manage and edit their default eLibrary
account settings Change default settings Configure multimedia access Create local library holdings Add additional account settings for
specific workstations And more
BookCart Administration Create new BookCarts Edit and delete existing BookCarts Search and locate available BookCarts
across your school/district and others
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eLibraryQuestions? Call our ProQuest
representatives at 1.800.521.0600
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