New portal for Traveler users

Sally HawkesArkansas State LibraryJune 2011

1. Search Databases: Default search for the search box Search the following databases in one search: ▪ MAS Ultra School Edition ▪ Britannica Public Library Edition▪ General OneFile ▪ Discovering Collection ▪ EBSCO Newspaper

2. Advanced Search Allows users to select their own combination of

databases to be searched at one time. Note: Remember to click on Clear Checkmarks to delete

previous database selections. 3. Single database search

Begin your search with Databases by Title or Databases by

Subject or Student Resources in the left sidebar.

Registered Libraries Seamless access at the library or

recognition of the library’s IP numberGlobal recognition

Any IP number registered in Arkansas IP numbers number linked to

Arkansas Users will be asked for city, zip code and

phone number

Updating IP numbers online Can be done any time

Bi-monthly registration updates for IP number of contact person information. New procedure is on the 2nd Monday Nov. 14,  Jan. 9,  March 12,  May 14

Academic, Public & Special Libraries New Registration Form  Update Registration Form

School Libraries (elementary & secondary) School Registration Form  School Update Registration Form 

Looking for new partnership Public libraries Academic libraries Non-library sources▪ State agencies▪ Academic departments

Seeking new funding Corporations Grants Non-profits

Identify shared interests Jobs/Employment Small Business Historical Research to support

genealogy collections Health Current Events

Gather pricing from vendors Provide demos

▪ Live & online

Gather information Collect pricing

Lower subscription costs for librariesStop competing for the same funds

Allow that money to benefit everyone Provide one stop research

Seek core funding in 2013 Prove universal need Provide list of shared resources Request state funding