1. New portal for Traveler users Sally Hawkes Arkansas State Library June 2011

3.  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.

9.  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

13.  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

14.  Looking for new partnership  Public libraries  Academic libraries  Non-library sources ▪ State agencies ▪ Academic departments  Seeking new funding  Corporations  Grants  Non-profits

15.  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

16.  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