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Basic tips for searching Vermont Online Library databases
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Introduction to the Introduction to the Vermont Online LibraryVermont Online Library
Vermont Department of LibrariesVermont Department of Libraries
Amy HowlettAmy Howlett
Regional ConsultantRegional Consultant
December 2007December 2007
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The Vermont Online Library
Use in the libraryUse anywhere you have the internetFind articles, reference books, and
medical information
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Log on from home or work with the web address and password
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Type your key words into the Search Box on the left, click Search, and…
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Results appear in separate folders by type (magazines, books, news)
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Looking at results
Each folder has results listed from most recent to older
Click on the article to read itUse the red TOOLS to work with the
individual article
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E-mail one item, a list of many, or the item citations
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Search options
Several different ways to search All offer the Tools to send or print resultsPractice to become a better searcherUse HELP for assistance any time
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Basic Search: use keywords to find results. Good for proper names
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Subject Search uses subject instead of key word. Often a better overview
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Publication Search takes you to the magazine or newspaper to start
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Publication search for Cleveland
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Advanced Search = many options for linking search concepts
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Don’t forget HELP
HELP has excellent support for PowerSearch Options which explains much more fully how each search works
Use HELP to find out about Boolean searching and wildcards
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We’ve seen the databases linked for quick cross searching
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Other Vermont Online Library options…
Use the checkbox to indicate only the databases you want. Custom Newspapers for over 100 national and international newspapers ….
Choose resources for students like Junior-K12
Look for medical information in the Health and Wellness Resources Center
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Health and Wellness Resources Center
Separate database, not cross searchable
Many medical reference booksMany suggested links to other resources
and related medical termsA quick overviewIncludes alternative medicine resources
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Similar search box, different layout
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Search results in folders again, reference, magazines, pharmacy…
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Related searches on the left
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A separate resource for alternative health solutions, with its own tab
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Click on an article to read it
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E-mail or print Tool in the article
Print icon to print the article
E-mail to send it
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“Guided Tour” really helps
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The purpose of the Vermont Online Library…
to ensure statewide, online access for all students and citizens to a core set of full-text information resources through the licensing of online/electronic information database products.
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This program is supported by the Institute of This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, through the Library Services and Technology through the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Vermont Department Act as administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries.of Libraries.