elibrary the user-friendly general reference solution 2012-2013
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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 @
proquestk12.com
• 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
Created!Created!EditorEditor
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
http://www.proquestk12.com
eLibraryQuestions? Call our ProQuest
representatives at 1.800.521.0600
http://www.proquestk12.com
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