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The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips

The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips. Mid-Hudson Library System. Today’s presenter : [Insert Your Name & Your Library’s Name]. Mid-Hudson Library System.

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The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips

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  1. The Information YOU Need is at Your Fingertips Mid-Hudson Library System

  2. Today’s presenter: [Insert Your Name & Your Library’s Name] Mid-Hudson Library System NOVEL is an online virtual library connecting New Yorkers to 21st century information via local libraries statewide. NOVEL is currently supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act funds.

  3. Database Access http://www.yourlibrary.org Mid-Hudson Library System Insert a screen capture of yourlibrary’s website

  4. HomeAccess Mid-Hudson Library System

  5. HomeAccess Mid-Hudson Library System

  6. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System Need to research a disease or drug?

  7. Health & Wellness Resource Center Mid-Hudson Library System

  8. MHLS Health Information Project Mid-Hudson Library System http://midhudson.org/hip/hip_healthsites.htm

  9. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System • Need to research a product before purchasing it?

  10. Product Research Mid-Hudson Library System • Go to ProQuest & look at Consumer Reports

  11. Product Research Mid-Hudson Library System

  12. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System • Interested in looking up financial planning information for retirement?

  13. Financial Planning Mid-Hudson Library System • Go to ProQuest & look at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Retirement Guide

  14. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System • Want to read more about a hobby?

  15. Read About a Hobby • Use the Topic Guide in ProQuest Mid-Hudson Library System

  16. Travel Ideas? Mid-Hudson Library System • Browse Travel Magazines in MasterFile Select

  17. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System Need to keep up on Politics?

  18. Politics & Current Events Try Newspapers & look at newspapers that appeal to you. Mid-Hudson Library System

  19. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System Want to help your grandchildren succeed in school?

  20. Homework Help Encourage them to use the Homework Support available Mid-Hudson Library System

  21. Your Needs Mid-Hudson Library System • Do you need books on a health condition? • Materials about a hobby? • Resources for planning a trip?

  22. Use the Online Catalog Mid-Hudson Library System Search by keyword, title, or author. Search all libraries or just your local one.

  23. Request-a-Title Mid-Hudson Library System

  24. 1 Requesting a Title Mid-Hudson Library System 2 4 3

  25. Example http://www.yourlibrary.org/ Mid-Hudson Library System Insert a screen capture of yourlibrary’s website

  26. Access • To access the resources I’ve showed you today:1)Get a library card (if you don’t already have one!) • 2) Visit your local library or your local library’s web site:http://www.yourlibrary.org/http://midhudson.org/alpha.html(this link lists all libraries in the Mid-Hudson area) Mid-Hudson Library System

  27. Getting Your Library Card It’s easy! Just come in with your photo ID and fill out a registration card; your card will be issued on the spot! Kids under 18 must have a parent with them. Mid-Hudson Library System

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