Digital Library Resources Online Data Bases Charles County Public School November 4, 2010 R. Venable, 11/10

Funding of The Databases Most of the educational online databases that you will see today were purchased by Charles County Public Schools for use by teachers, students and parents. They are subscription databases, not available to the general public.They are subscription databases, not available to the general public. This is possible due to the MDK12 Consortium.This is possible due to the MDK12 Consortium.

Why use these databases? Authoritative and up-to-date. Reliable and valid.Authoritative and up-to-date. Reliable and valid. Variety of types of resources for all stages of the research process:Variety of types of resources for all stages of the research process: –All grades, Pk-12, and reading levels are represented –Encyclopedias for beginning and overall information on the topic. –Reference book articles for depth of topic. –Magazines for current information. –Pictures and maps to highlight key points. –A wealth of special “Features”.

Use of Resources These rich resources are available in the classroom, in the school media centers and on personal computers at home that have Internet access.

Data Base Features Each Database has a variety of “Special Features” For example, Sirs and Sirs Discoverer contain Decades, Spotlight of the Month, Pro Vs Con, Interactive Citizenship, Today’s News, Focus on Terrorism, and Natural Disasters, plus many more, in addition to the SEARCH feature. (See Decades, 1929’s) Sirs Discoverer Sirs Discoverer Outline Maps are found in Sirs Discoverer and Culture Grams. Sirs Discoverer Culture GramsSirs Discoverer Culture Grams

Commonalities Copyright available to print multiple copies for class sets. All students can read the same article.Copyright available to print multiple copies for class sets. All students can read the same article. Some of the databases can be searched by Lexile Level. Sirs Discoverer (Advanced Search).Some of the databases can be searched by Lexile Level. Sirs Discoverer (Advanced Search).Sirs Discoverer Sirs Discoverer All students can read an article on the same topic and on their specific Lexile Level.All students can read an article on the same topic and on their specific Lexile Level. Users can articles to their home or work address.Users can articles to their home or work address. Teacher Lesson Plans and Training materials are often available. ( Sirs Discoverer bottom of start page, see Tutorial, Workbook, How to Cite, etc.)Teacher Lesson Plans and Training materials are often available. ( Sirs Discoverer bottom of start page, see Tutorial, Workbook, How to Cite, etc.)Sirs DiscovererSirs Discoverer

Commonalities Searches may be saved and accessed later.Searches may be saved and accessed later. Teachers can set up a search (Web Quest) and students login later to complete the activities.Teachers can set up a search (Web Quest) and students login later to complete the activities. Most articles contain the citation for that specific article.Most articles contain the citation for that specific article. Dynamic links-return to the specific articleDynamic links-return to the specific article –For example p?page_id=232&menu_id=232&page=landing returns user to the Darfur article in World Conflicts Today (part of Culture Grams). p?page_id=232&menu_id=232&page=landing p?page_id=232&menu_id=232&page=landing

What Resources are Available? Elementary ol.cfmElementary ol.cfmElementary ol.cfmElementary ol.cfm Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolMiddle SchoolMiddle School High SchoolHigh SchoolHigh SchoolHigh School Professional ResourcesProfessional ResourcesProfessional ResourcesProfessional Resources

Newspapers and Magazine Historical NewspapersHistorical Newspapers – eLibrary In addition to Search, Browse MagazineseLibrary In addition to Search, Browse Magazines – do/searchttp://elibrary3.bigchalk.com/elibweb/cur riculum/do/search riculum/do/searchhttp://elibrary3.bigchalk.com/elibweb/cur riculum/do/search Proquest Browse MagazinesProquest Browse Magazines –

How to Access Access from the CCPS home page, Click on Library Media Resources (in the Resources list under Mr. Richmond’s pic.) Select School or Home, whichever is appropriate. From school, all computers will take you to the appropriate page. From Home, you will be asked for a username and password—Username—charlescounty, Password— welcome. Click Submit.

Professional Resources Professional Resources ProQuest Platinum-Scholarly/professional journals, education database, peer reviewed articles, many full text.ProQuest Platinum-Scholarly/professional journals, education database, peer reviewed articles, many full text. ERICERIC Discovery Education StreamingDiscovery Education Streaming NYPL Digital LibraryNYPL Digital Library World Digital LibraryWorld Digital Library Library of Congress, American MemoryLibrary of Congress, American Memory National Library of Virtual ManipulativesNational Library of Virtual Manipulatives

For best results, download the video prior to showing. Save it on your hard drive (C:) for easier access.Save it on your hard drive (C:) for easier access. Delete the video when no longer in use. Video takes up an enormous amount of drive space.Delete the video when no longer in use. Video takes up an enormous amount of drive space.

Other HelpNow from BrainFuse—Homework and Live tutor help.HelpNow from BrainFuse—Homework and Live tutor help. –Available from with a library card number. Available 2:00 PM-11:00 PM. AskUsNowAskUsNow –AskUsNow.info-Homework and quick reference. No library card required. Available 24/7. AskUsNow.info Thinkfinity— –Thousands of Free Lesson Plans in Math, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts, Music, Physical Education, Reading, Writing, Geography, Science Projects, Technology and more. Thinkport— –An online resource for Maryland educators, families, and community members including tools to build interactive lesson plans, online training, online field trips, professional development and other educational resources.

Other Daring Librarian— Cool Library Media Center web site to grab the kids (and adults!) attentionDaring Librarian— Cool Library Media Center web site to grab the kids (and adults!) attentionwww.thedaringlibrarian.com – Allows you to get a Youtube video from home computer and use it at school.Allows you to get a Youtube video from home computer and use it at school. Creative Commons--creativecommons.org/Creative Commons--creativecommons.org/creativecommons.org –License any work you produce and allow others to share. –Respect the copyright of others and use copyright free work –For example, select “Return images that are labeled for re-use” in Advance Search in Google Images. –Use Copyright free music. Destiny and Title Peek—OPACDestiny and Title Peek—OPAC –The online public access catalog for CCPS Library Media Centers –Check with your Library Media Specialist to access the online catalog at your school.

Using Online Resources with Students Our students are very techno savvy, but they do NOT know how to use the web for Research.Our students are very techno savvy, but they do NOT know how to use the web for Research. Do not assign a topic and then let students go and “google”.Do not assign a topic and then let students go and “google”. Start Small—short topics using only one or two resources. Provide structure.Start Small—short topics using only one or two resources. Provide structure. Assign specific articles or websites that have been pre-selected by you.Assign specific articles or websites that have been pre-selected by you.

Using Online Resources with Students Create “Web Searches” for beginning activities.Create “Web Searches” for beginning activities. –Assign specific resources –Ask specific questions –Ask open ended, opinion, and “so what” questions” –Discuss authority of information (accuracy, credentials of author, multiple sources Vs single source) –Wikipedia—IF students use Wikipedia, require them to also use other authoritative sources.

Using Online Resources with Students Create My List or Search in an individual database. Show students how to access that Saved Search.Create My List or Search in an individual database. Show students how to access that Saved Search. Copy and paste dynamic URL to specific articles into a word document. Add directions and other information. Show students how to access the document and how to Save AS to show their work. Have a folder ready for your class on the G: drive.Copy and paste dynamic URL to specific articles into a word document. Add directions and other information. Show students how to access the document and how to Save AS to show their work. Have a folder ready for your class on the G: drive.

Students Should Always Cite Sources Most of the digital resources provide citations for each article.Most of the digital resources provide citations for each article. Students only need to copy and paste citations into Word to create a list of “Sources Cited” or Bibliography.Students only need to copy and paste citations into Word to create a list of “Sources Cited” or Bibliography. Students may also use Son of Citation Machine to create Citations and Footnotes.Students may also use Son of Citation Machine to create Citations and Footnotes. =1&newstyle=1http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid =1&newstyle=1http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid =1&newstyle=1http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid =1&newstyle=1

Putting it into Practice Find the following items:Find the following items: –World Book —Surf the Ages, Citation Builder, How to do Research, Biography Center, and Online Tutorial. World Book World Book How many Primary Sources are there about Iran in World Book Advanced. Name one other interesting feature. Search “coal” in the Science Resource Center Name the types of media available on the one page of results. Science Resource Center Science Resource Center –How many Manuscripts does World Digital Library have? How many Sound recordings World Digital LibraryWorld Digital Library –Find at least one Lesson Plan from Discovery Education streaming in your curriculum area. What is the name of the Lesson? Discovery Education streaming Discovery Education streaming –Name two ways to obtain articles found in ERIC.

Putting it into Practice Find the following items:Find the following items: –What feature would you use to find web sites in Sirs Knowledge Source? Sirs Knowledge SourceSirs Knowledge Source –How do you Save a Session in Sirs Knowledge Source? When might this be useful? Sirs Knowledge SourceSirs Knowledge Source –Check out the Sirs Educators’ Resources, Standards Correlations, and Toolbox. –How would you permanently save a Search file in Modern World History Online? What other Facts on File databases do we have? Modern World History Online Modern World History Online –Name three features of Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center. Ferguson’s Career Guidance CenterFerguson’s Career Guidance Center –Why might you (or a student) want to set up a RSS feed from one of the databases?