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Traveler Access

New portal for Traveler users Sally Hawkes Arkansas State Library June 2011. Traveler Access. www.library.arkansas.gov/traveler. How Searching Works. 1. Search Databases: Default search for the search box Search the following databases in one search: MAS Ultra School Edition

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Traveler Access

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

  2. www.library.arkansas.gov/traveler

  3. How Searching Works • 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.

  4. Database by Title

  5. Database by Subject

  6. Student Resources

  7. eBook Collections

  8. Remote Access

  9. How remote access works • 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

  10. Mobile Access

  11. Traveler Administration

  12. New Registration Information

  13. Changes as of July 1 • 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 • Update Registration Form • School Libraries (elementary & secondary) • School Registration Form • School Update Registration Form

  14. Diamond Database Project • Looking for new partnership • Public libraries • Academic libraries • Non-library sources • State agencies • Academic departments • Seeking new funding • Corporations • Grants • Non-profits

  15. Process • 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. Long term or Long Tail goal • 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

  17. Questions

  18. Sally HawkesManager of Network ServicesArkansas State Librarysally@library.arkansas.gov501-682-6052

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