ELibrary The user-friendly general reference solution 2012-2013

eLibraryThe user-friendly general reference solution

2012-2013

• eLibrary is the easiest to use online research tool available– Provides quality, proprietary licensed content

not available on the “free” web, Google, etc.

Why Schools Choose eLibrary

• Online delivery provides currency, diversity of content, and variety of access methods – all in an engaging environment

Why Schools Choose eLibrary

• Standards searching helps educators integrate technology into the curriculum, increasing technology literacy– Meets NCLB requirements, qualifying for

purchase through Title I, II-D, III, and V

Why Teachers Choose eLibrary

• Access reading-level and curriculum-specific resources from multiple sources– Teachers can create “electronic BookCarts” –

lesson modules and resource collection pages with links to eLibrary items

Why Teachers Choose eLibrary

The BookCart tool is only available through ProQuest!

• Students can use the search by topic feature to retrieve a manageable amount of quality content, quickly & easily– Safe, selected, age- and reading-level

appropriate resources

Why Students Choose eLibrary

• Students need an integrated resource with varied content, media types and search methods – Parents need the assurance their students

are doing research in safe, vetted resources, unlike Google or Wikipedia

• Remote access enables parents to participate in the study process

Why Families Choose eLibrary

Parent use guidance available @

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• Public libraries need to offer an easy-to-use research solution to patrons– Widest range of media types – from traditional

periodical content and pictures to audio and video files to reference works

• Point-and-click functionality ensures all users find information they need– Access to local, regional and national

newspapers– Daily electronic newspaper updates

Why Libraries Choose eLibrary

• Reference desk gives integrated access to dictionary, encyclopedia, almanacs, and much more– Library staff can create “electronic BookCarts”– Webpages on topics of community interest or

research activities for patrons of all ages and reading levels

Why Libraries Choose eLibrary

Free marketing kits and newsletters boost usage

and interest @ proquestk12.com

• ProQuest resources unites high quality content, standards-based curriculum, and online technologies– Provides resources wherever learning takes place

• We advocate the WISE use of technology:– Widespread – throughout the school, library, and community– Interactive – engaging for users and extended into community

through BookCarts, local configuration, and supplied activities– Sustained – research, presentations, fact-checking, lesson

planning, instruction, and more– Effective – promotes technology and information literacy

About ProQuest Solutions

Eight Unique Source Types

NewspapersMagazines

BooksMaps

WebsitesPictures

Audio/Video ClipsRadio/TV Transcripts

Easy Search Methods

Basic: Keyword, Boolean,Natural Language

Advanced: Publication,Title, Author, more…

Search: Related Queries & Research Topics

Results: Research TopicsEditorEditor

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Created!Created!

Results: Sorting & Lexiles

100% 100% Full TextFull Text100% 100%

Full TextFull Text

“More Like This,” Translate, “Best”…

Send Resources: Email

“Documents Like This” + My List

My List: Collecting Resources

Boolean Search Example

Pictures Source Sort

Picture Result

Browse eLibrary Publications

Browse eLibrary Publications

Browse eLibrary Publications

Topic Browse

Topic Browse

Topic Browse

Standards Browse

Standards Browse

Standards Search

Standards Search

Standards Search Results

BookCart Tool: Collection Creator

BookCarts: Hundreds of Models

Essential questions, standards, readings,

publication links, and much more, help students make the grade with our model

BookCarts

Help Access

Why eLibrary?

• Comprehensive, yet easy-to-use searching for beginners to advanced researchers

• Curriculum integration tools are built in• Eight different media types, plus editor-

curated Research Topics and more:• Newspapers• Magazines• Books• Websites• Pictures• Maps• Audio/Video Clips• TV/Radio Transcripts

Help & Solution Information

ProQuest Support CenterSupport materials to help you encourageuse throughout your school Quick Start Guides Posters Free Newsletters Training Videos & Podcasts Product Logos PowerPoint Presentations Press Release Templates Student & Teacher Flyers And more!

http://www.proquestk12.com

Local Configuration Manage and edit their default eLibrary

account settings Change default settings Configure multimedia access Create local library holdings Add additional account settings for

specific workstations And more

BookCart Administration Create new BookCarts Edit and delete existing BookCarts Search and locate available BookCarts

across your school/district and others

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eLibraryQuestions? Call our ProQuest

representatives at 1.800.521.0600

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