New portal for Traveler users Sally Hawkes Arkansas State Library June 2011
1. Search Databases: Default search for the search box Search the following databases in one search: ▪ MAS Ultra School Edition ▪ Britannica Public Library Edition ▪ General OneFile ▪ Discovering Collection ▪ EBSCO Newspaper 2. Advanced Search Allows users to select their own combination of databases to be searched at one time. Note: Remember to click on Clear Checkmarks to delete previous database selections. 3. Single database search Begin your search with Databases by Title or Databases by Subject or Student Resources in the left sidebar.
Registered Libraries Seamless access at the library or recognition of the library’s IP number Global recognition Any IP number registered in Arkansas IP numbers number linked to Arkansas Users will be asked for city, zip code and phone number
Updating IP numbers online Can be done any time Bi-monthly registration updates for IP number of contact person information. New procedure is on the 2nd Monday Nov. 14, Jan. 9, March 12, May 14 Academic, Public & Special Libraries New Registration Form New Registration Form Update Registration Form Update Registration Form School Libraries (elementary & secondary) School Registration Form School Registration Form School Update Registration Form School Update Registration Form
Looking for new partnership Public libraries Academic libraries Non-library sources ▪ State agencies ▪ Academic departments Seeking new funding Corporations Grants Non-profits
Identify shared interests Jobs/Employment Small Business Historical Research to support genealogy collections Health Current Events Gather pricing from vendors Provide demos ▪ Live & online Gather information Collect pricing
Lower subscription costs for libraries Stop competing for the same funds Allow that money to benefit everyone Provide one stop research Seek core funding in 2013 Prove universal need Provide list of shared resources Request state funding