ncompass live: database roadshow teaser
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It’s that time of year again when we begin preparing for the Database Roadshow. This year’s Roadshow is all about change. Attend this NCompass session if you’d like an overview of some of the changes we’ll be talking about during the Roadshow. We’ll also toss out a few database tips and tricks along the way. If you are trying to decide if you want to attend this year’s Roadshow (or if you know you’ll be unable to attend a Roadshow) this session is for you. NCompass Live - June 17, 2009.TRANSCRIPT
Database Roadshow Teaser
Susan Knisely402-471-3849
Allana Novotny402-471-6681
NCompass Live – June 17, 2009
Database Roadshow
This year’s 12th annual Database Roadshow is all about change. Since the 2008 Roadshows there have been a number of enhancements and upgrades to both the NebraskAccess website and the databases. Instead of focusing on a subset of the databases like we have the past two years, we are going to talk about changes and enhancements affecting many of our subscription services.
The ever-growing list of changes includes:
• New NebraskAccess website • New eLibrary interface • Enhancements to Wilson databases • New databases added to FirstSearch
9:30-3:30 (1-hour lunch around 11:30 on your own)
• July 15 - Wayne State College
• July 21 - Nebraska Library Commission
• July 23 - Central Community College – Columbus
• July 28 - Western Nebraska Community College –Scottsbluff
• August 5 - North Platte Community College
• August 12 - Sump Memorial Library, Papillion
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/training
Locations
NebraskAccess
New URL
http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov
Recorded Session
NCompass Live: Check out the New NebraskAccess!
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=8945
Wilson Databases
ReadSpeaker• “text to speech” converter for full-
text articles• Listen as streaming audio• Download as MP3
The New eLibrary
• Coming June 26, 2009!• ProQuest Essentials Pages• Document Preview• On the Fly Translation (10 languages)• My eLibrary Account– Save your lists–Make timelines–Make slideshows
New databases in FirstSearch
OAIster
• Union catalog of more than 19 million digital resources from over 1,000 organizations developed by the University of Michigan.
• http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/firstsearch/databases/dbdetails/details/OAIster.htm
• Accessed like any other FirstSearch database
ArchiveGrid
• Provides access to nearly a million descriptions of archival collections owned by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives worldwide.
• Currently NOT available through the FirstSearch interface.
ArchiveGrid
• URL for ArchiveGrid access: http://archivegrid.org
• Additional information about ArchiveGrid: http://www.oclc.org/archivegrid
CAMIO
• Catalog of Art Museum Images Online
• Contains high-quality art images from around the world contributed and described by leading museums.
• Currently NOT available through the FirstSearch interface.
CAMIO
• URL for CAMIO access: http://camio.oclc.org
• CAMIO Service Terms and Conditions: www.oclc.org/support/forms/pdf/camio_terms.pdf
• Additional information about CAMIO: www.oclc.org/camio
Contact Us• 800-307-2665
• nebraskaccess.ne.gov/contact.asp
• IM: NebraskAccess on AIM, MSN, Google, and
Yahoo!
• Librarian’s Tool box:
www.nlc.state.ne.us/nebraskaccess/toolbox