OCLC's CAMIO and ArchiveGrid

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MeL Training Materials

CAMIO and ArchiveGrid from OCLC

7/09 SR

CAMIO

CAMIO is from OCLC, but it runs on a different platform than the FirstSearch databases, so we

will take a few minutes to look at it. Have the class find CAMIO in the databases list, read

the description, and then open it.

As the description indicates, CAMIO is an art images database. It’s fairly intuitive to use. On

the home screen, there is a clear statement of usage permissions plus a list of types of materials

included. Those “types” are active links, but we are not going to use them during this quick demo.

Point out that there is a basic search box at the top left, plus a link to Advanced Search. Have

the class type Joan Miro in the box and do the search. Point out that the default view is for

List View. Users could change that to thumbnail view, but they won't see as much detail about the

items. For each, there is a box that can be checked to add it to a favorites list (session only).

Have the class find COMPOSITION T and click on the image. This displays the image plus all the

descriptive information. Let them take a look at that. Point out the usage rights statement in

the last line of information. Next, have them look at the top of the page and notice the tools for

looking at the image PLUS the small text link for the Reference URL for citations.

Have the class click on the text link at the top for ADVANCED SEARCH. Give them a few minutes to

look at the limitors available, but we are not going to take time in class to demo that.

There are a few other things to point out about CAMIO.

1. The "Reference URLs" are persistent and stable. Users will be prompted to authenticate to

view the image, but this can be used to set up "e-reserves" etc.

2. When viewing the detailed record for an item, the link in the last line for "Rights"

takes the user to a page of very specific information about rights to use and/or purchase copies,

prints, etc.

3. If users have saved specific images to "Favorites," it is possible to go back and view those in

slide show format. These are for the current session only, unless users save them to their own

computers. We do not have time to demonstrate all these functions, but many users will

want to play with those functions. The Help section is excellent and worth taking time with, if

anyone has follow-up questions later.

ArchiveGrid

ARCHIVEGRID is a way of locating documents, historical papers, and family histories in archives and libraries

around the world. Have the class open it from the list of databases.

Point out the search tips in the left column. Point out the partial list of contributors on the home page.

There is also a link (the word thousands) that will show all the participants in a new window but we don't

need to do that in class.

Have the class type Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the search box (upper left corner), then do the search.

Have them click on the title of the first listing and see what information is provided, then click on the

link for more information on how to access the materials. Explain that researchers are "on their own" for

contacting the library or archive. MeL does not do this for anyone.