1. Accessing Magazines/Journals in EBSCO Resources Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator 2015/2016 Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator 2015/2016

2. Overview of the ORC’s EBSCO Resources Explora - New for 2015/2016 Advanced Placement Centre (Grades 10-12) Canadian Reference Centre (Grades 7-12) Literary Reference Centre (Grades 7-12) Explora - New for 2015/2016 Advanced Placement Centre (Grades 10-12) Canadian Reference Centre (Grades 7-12) Literary Reference Centre (Grades 7-12)

3. Explora New Interface for EBSCO Will be added to the ORC collection in September 2015 Filters content from 3 databases into 1 allowing for federated simultaneous searching More aesthetically pleasing and functional Aligns with youth search trends

4. Advanced Placement Source Ideal support for IB/AP/-30 students Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen to allow for searching and reading in other languages Text translation to 32 different languages Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within article and save to personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen Some academic journals available in original French and Spanish

5. Canadian Reference Centre Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen to allow for searching and reading in other languages Text translation to 32 different languages Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within article and save to a personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen Search for professional “Publications” including Canadian Libraries, School Library Journal, Walrus and subscribe to RSS feeds

6. Literary Reference Centre Homepage includes full text classics, citation help, research guides, featured work, author and content, etc. Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within article and save to a personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen Search for professional “Publications” to stay up-to-date

7. Steps for Accessing Magazines/Journals

8. 1. Create an Account Click on “Sign In”

9. Select “Create a New Account”

10. Enter applicable details to create your personal account. Enter applicable details to create your personal account.

11. 2. Go to the Individual Database You will not be able to access the magazines/journals in the Explora Interface Each of the three EBSCO databases has a unique collection of magazines/journals based on their subject matter For multidisciplinary magazines/journals start with Canadian Reference Centre For literary/ELA magazines/journals go to Literary Reference Centre For multidisciplinary academic magazines/journals, including those written in original spanish and French, go to Advanced Placement Source

12. Click on “Publications” Click on “Publications”

13. Find your magazine/journal. Magazines/journals are organized alphabetically.

14. Click on the RSS Symbol Sign In

15. 1.Enter Emails to send Magazines/journals 2. Select the Format (Brief, Detailed or Biographic) 3. Select Alert on full text only if preferred 1.Enter Emails to send Magazines/journals 2. Select the Format (Brief, Detailed or Biographic) 3. Select Alert on full text only if preferred

16. Support for School Staff Using the ORC ORC Support Site ORC Listserv Links Contact ORC Support Site ORC Listserv Links Contact

17. ORC Support Site www.onlinereferencecentre.ca Resource training materials - podcasts, videos, archived webinars, and guides Information about upcoming free ORC PD opportunities Information about province-wide resource trials and surveys Online booking system for ORC sessions Calendar of ORC Event Links to ORC Twitter and Facebook accounts

18. ORC Listserv Weekly email updates organized by E/J/S: New resources and features province-wide trials surveys Free PD opportunities No emails during school breaks Membership benefits for every 50th person to join Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca or visit the ORC Support Site to join todayjdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

19. Links to Check Out ORC Support Site www.onlinereferencecentre.ca ORC Listserv http://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc ORC Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnlineReferenceCentre ORC Twitter @ORC_AB

20. Contact For more information or to schedule a school presentation contact Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator Call 780-414-0805 Ext. 229 OR Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.cajdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca