Choosing Your Next Book

From theBaldwin Public Library

Choosing Your Next Book

• Your Instructor:

Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/554-4650Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

Agenda

1. Databases2. In Library Resources3. Browsing the Library4. Web Resources

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

What Is a Database?

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

– …to find a great book!

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 are links to help you find your databases– We’re look at databases under “Literature and

Reader’s Advisors”• If you know your database click: 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!– The librarians can help you with this information

after class.

Online Resources

In Library Resources

Browsing the Library

Web Resources

Web Resources

Web Resources

Web Resources

For more information…

Kathryn BergeronAdult Services Librarian248/554-4650Kathryn.Bergeron@baldwinlib.org

Presentation Slides Available at:http://www.slideshare.net/KABergeron/choosing-your-

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