MeL Databases Essentials Part A

Replaces Basics – the class content has grown too much to cover adequately in the format we have been using.

3 hours
.3ceu’s
No prerequisite

How do you choose a MeL database?  In Part A, we will provide a hands-on overview of content and how to search in several of the most used MeL databases so that you can assist your patrons in choosing the one that best meets their information needs.  You will learn basic search techniques for Gale’s platform plus several other major databases of great use and interest to your patrons.

Using Gale various search interfaces:
    PowerSearch using General Reference Center Gold as our example
    Explanation of both Gale OneFiles, their subsets, and powerpacks
    Gale Virtual Reference Library
    ChiltonLibrary.com
    What Do I Read Next?
Newspapers – both Gale and Newsbank
NetLibrary
SIRS Discoverer Deluxe

Finally, we will discuss the more specific classes available for the MeL Databases which offer you more in-depth searching instruction.