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Choosing Your Next Book
From theBaldwin Public Library
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Choosing Your Next Book
• Your Instructor:
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
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Agenda
1. Databases2. In Library Resources3. Browsing the Library4. Web Resources
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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
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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!
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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”
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You’ve found our databases!
Note: If you’re trying this from home, you can go directly to: http://www.baldwinlib.org
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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
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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.
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Online Resources
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In Library Resources
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Browsing the Library
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For more information…
Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/[email protected]
Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/choosing-your-
next-book