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The slide show from the program "Choosing Your Next Book" on October 10, 2009Learn how to use the library's many resources to choose your next book.
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Choosing Your Next Book
From theBaldwin Public Library
Choosing Your Next Book
• Your Instructor:
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
Agenda
1. Databases2. In Library Resources3. Browsing the Library4. Web Resources
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
What Is a Database?
• A place to…– …find reliable information– …expand your knowledge– …learn a new skill– …search for answers
– …to find a great book!
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 are links to help you find your databases– We’re look at databases under “Literature and
Reader’s Advisors”• If you know your database click: 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!– The librarians can help you with this information
after class.
Online Resources
In Library Resources
Browsing the Library
For more information…
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/choosing-your-
next-book
