introduction to new databases

Introduction to New Databases

From theBaldwin Public Library

Gmail Basics

• Your Instructors:

Lois Griffin &Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarians248/554-4650Lois.Griffin@baldwinlib.orgKathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

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

Internet Safety• Privacy– Personal information– Passwords– Financial information

• Security– Email, chat, other services

• Safety– Meeting online “friends”

What Is a Database?

• A place to…– …find reliable information– …expand your knowledge– …learn a new skill– …search for answers

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”

You’ve found our databases!

Note: If you’re trying this from home, you can go directly to: http://www.baldwinlib.org

Navigation

• The Categories on the top help you find the database you’re looking for: Academic, Business, Law or Health, for example

• If you know the database you’re looking for, try clicking on the “To Find Databases Alphabetically, click here”

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!). We can help you with this information after class.

Some New DatabasesLearn a language

Find out about new books

Find out about your favorite authors and books

Librarian recommendations from home

Find more books like your favorites

Other Great Databases

Find premade legal forms

Price your antiques

Great Suggested Reading Lists

Find personal and business addresses and company profiles

Reliable health information

For more information…

Lois Griffin & Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarians248/554-4650Lois.Griffin@baldwinlib.orgKathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/new-databases