FirstSearch and Resource Sharing

When:		Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Where:		RPLS Training Room (In Person, Max: 8)
Cost:		Free
Presenter:		Louise Greene and Rachel Miller

• This event has been cancelled.

Explore the suite of databases available in FirstSearch with special emphasis on World Cat and Resource Sharing (ILL). In this class we will:

Explore varied searching techniques
Examine the basic structure of a database
Utilize basic terms associated with FirstSearch
Become familiar with FirstSearch screen and functions
Master techniques for Inter-Library Loan (ILL) using FirstSearch
Master techniques for resource sharing within the Illinois library community

Please bring your FirstSearch logins and passwords with you.

Before You Attend:
Please refresh your knowledge of searching techniques by viewing these short videos. Each one is less than five minutes.

• Web Search Strategies in Plain English


• Searching Effectively Using AND, OR, NOT


• Advanced Boolean Searching

Type:		Workshop
CPDU Credits:		6

Notes

Categories: Electronic Resources, Interlibrary Loan, OCLC Services

This event is sponsored by Rolling Prairie Library System.

Last day to cancel registrations is: 3/10/2010

Questions? Please contact Rachel Miller.

Send To a Friend