EBSCO Training Session Webinars On Demand

The following archival recordings of previously presented Fall 2010 EBSCO Training Session Webinars are now available 24/7 on demand for free.

If you were not able to attend these online workshops that were sponsored by the New Jersey State Library, here is your chance to experience them at your convenience. The run time for each session is approximately one hour.

Readers’ Advisory NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8

Presenter: Pamela Erickson, EBSCO Publishing. Originally presented on October 25, 2010.

Archival recording: https://ebsco.webex.com/ebsco/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=7153537&rKey=65b512232100d585&act=pb

The NoveList interface is all new. Learn how easy and effective it is to use for your Readers’ Advisory. Taught by a librarian for librarians, this workshop will inspire you to connect your patrons with books they’ll love. Find out how to locate just the right fiction or nonfiction title with NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8. The NoveList Plus database adds narrative non-fiction content to the well-known NoveList product. Learn how to search for Book Discussion guides, Genre Outlines, Read-a-Likes, Award Winners, Curriculum Connection booklists and much more including marketing tools!

Basic EBSCOhost with MasterFile and Newspaper Source Plus!

Presenter: Lisa Jones, EBSCO Publishing. Originally presented on November 3, 2010.

Archival recording: https://ebsco.webex.com/ebsco/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=7285307&act=pb&rKey=deaf46a8227f473c

This workshop emphasizes MasterFile, a database designed for public library reference work and Newspaper Source Plus, a database new for New Jersey libraries. Along with a discussion of the content of these databases is a demonstration of the basic features and functionality of the EBSCOhost interface, including how to set up personal folders and alerts, notetaking and citation features. 

Advanced EBSCOhost with MasterFile and Newspaper Source Plus!

Presenter: Pamela Erickson, EBSCO Publishing. Originally presented on November 9, 2010.

Archival recording: https://ebsco.webex.com/ebsco/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=7364057&act=pb&rKey=98afd9d870a684cc

This workshop emphasizes MasterFile, a database designed for public library reference and Newspaper Source Plus, a database new for New Jersey libraries. Along with a discussion of the content of these databases is a demonstration of the features and functionality of the EBSCOhost interface, reviewing the content of EBSCOhost basics briefly and exploring advanced search techniques, searchable fields, search history, translation features, Text-to-Speech and much more.

EBSCO Resources in Many Languages

Presenter: Pamela Erickson, EBSCO Publishing. Originally presented on November 15, 2010.

Archival recording: https://ebsco.webex.com/ebsco/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=7442532&act=pb&rKey=abe55477d6a57efa

This workshop features the interfaces and databases available in Spanish, translation features in EBSCOhost, changing the language of interfaces dynamically and translating articles on the fly. Taught in English, this session includes resources available from the EBSCO Support Site in over 26 languages.