MeL Databases Essentials Part B 

Replaces Basics – the class content has grown too much to cover adequately in the format we have been using.

3 hours
.3ceu’s
No prerequisite

How do you choose a database?  In Part B, we will provide a hands-on overview of content and how to search in several of the most used MeL databases so that you can assist your patrons in choosing the one that best meets their information needs.  You will learn basic search techniques for the FirstSearch platform plus several other major databases of great use and interest to your patrons:

Using OCLC’s FirstSearch platform:
  WilsonSelectPlus, WorldCat
OCLC’s CAMIO
SIRS Renaissance
LearningLibrary Express
HeritageQuest
Novelist

Finally, we will discuss the more specific classes available for the MeL Databases which offer you more in-depth searching instruction.