The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips

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Today’s presenter:

[Insert Your Name & Your Library’s Name]

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NOVEL is an online virtual library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information via local libraries statewide. NOVEL is currently supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act funds.

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http://www.yourlibrary.org

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Need to research a disease or drug?

Health & Wellness Resource Center

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MHLS Health Information Project

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http://midhudson.org/hip/hip_healthsites.htm

Your Needs

• Need to research a product before purchasing it?

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Product Research

• Go to ProQuest & look at Consumer Reports

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Product Research

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Your Needs

• Interested in looking up financial planning information for retirement?M

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Financial Planning

• Go to ProQuest & look at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Retirement Guide

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• Want to read more about a hobby?

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•Use the Topic Guide in ProQuest

Travel Ideas?• Browse Travel Magazines in MasterFile

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Need to keep up on Politics?

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Try Newspapers & look at newspapers that appeal to you.

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Want to help your grandchildren succeed in school?

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Encourage them to use the Homework Support available

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•Do you need books on a health condition?

•Materials about a hobby?

•Resources for planning a trip?

Use the Online Catalog

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Search by keyword, title, or author.

Search all libraries or just your local one.

Request-a-Title

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Requesting a Title1

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Example http://www.yourlibrary.org/

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Insert a screen capture of yourlibrary’s website

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To access the resources I’ve showed you today:

1)Get a library card (if you don’t already have one!)

2) Visit your local library or your local library’s web site:

http://www.yourlibrary.org/

http://midhudson.org/alpha.html(this link lists all libraries in the Mid-Hudson area)

Getting Your Library Card

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It’s easy!

Just come in with your photo ID and fill out a registration card; your card will be issued on the spot!

Kids under 18 must have a parent with them.