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An Introduction to eLibraryUSA

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An Introduction to eLibraryUSA

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  1. An Introduction to eLibraryUSA

  2. Introduction to eLibraryUSA eLibraryUSA gives members and staff of American Spaces access to information that Americans find at their public libraries. It has a broad range of resources about learning English, American history and culture, health, business, and more. http://elibraryusa.state.gov/ http://elibraryusa.state.gov/

  3. Overview of the eLibraryUSA home page • Banners promoting our resources • Updates box • Tabs: Resources, eLibraryUSA Catalog, FAQs • Topic Guides • eLibraryUSA Catalog Search Box http://elibraryusa.state.gov/

  4. A look at eLibraryUSA resources • Main page lists all eLibraryUSA resources • The Quick Guide is a 2-page overview of a resource • The drop-down menu shows resources by subject http://elibraryusa.state.gov/resources.html

  5. Monthly Theme pages • Each month, IIP highlights a different theme • These topics are used in programming at Spaces • The Office of American Spaces compiles resources available in eLibraryUSA related to these themes • Theme pages are available for 2012-2014 http://elibraryusa.state.gov/2014/theme.html

  6. Topic Guides • These are guides on how to use eLibraryUSA to research specific subjects • Topics range from information for book clubs to using science resources • More soon! http://elibraryusa.state.gov/guides.html

  7. All About the eLibraryUSA Catalog • The eLibraryUSA Catalog Search Box, located in the top right corner of the eLibraryUSA website, can be used to search for books and articles from a variety of resources, including the Bureau of International Information Programs Books and EJ|USA. http://elibraryusa.state.gov/primo.html

  8. All About the eLibraryUSA Catalog Search Box • The Search Box is located in the top right of eLibraryUSA • Click on eLibraryUSA Catalog link for help • The Search Box only searches selected resources • Narrow search results with the Refine My Results column • Use your eLibraryUSA password to access articles http://elibraryusa.state.gov/primo.html

  9. Saving Searches and Citation • On the eLibraryUSA Catalog results page, click on Sign in. • Login with your eLibraryUSA password (even if you are already logged in on the front page) • Go back to your search results and click on “Resource Information” on one of the results. • Click “Send to” to add the item to your e-Shelf. • Click on “e-Shelf” at the top of the page to see what you you’ve saved. http://elibraryusa.state.gov/primo.html

  10. How to contact eLibraryUSA If you have questions about eLibraryUSA or have problems that need our help, please email us at: elibraryusa@state.gov This guarantees that one of the eLibraryUSA team knows you need help! http://elibraryusa.state.gov/

  11. How to connect with eLibraryUSA • Follow us on Twitter for updates on resources: https://twitter.com/elibraryusa • Like us on Facebook for status updates and to interact with other eLibraryUSA users: https://www.facebook.com/elibraryusa • Don't forget our email address: elibraryusa@state.gov http://elibraryusa.state.gov/

  12. Questions? http://elibraryusa.state.gov/

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